How Fubara deceived us, by Rivers PDP
The Rivers chapter of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said Gov. Siminalayi Fubara has betrayed it and the Rivers’ people by dumping the party in the middle of its current political crisis. Dr Nname Ewor, a factional Caretaker Chairman of the party stated this during a news conference on Thursday in Port Harcourt. The News […]
Eight killed, 11 injured in Ogun expressway crash
Eight persons died and 11 others were injured in a road crash at the NASFAT turning point on the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway. The Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps confirmed the incident on Thursday in Abeokuta. Its spokesman, Babatunde Akinbiyi, said the crash occurred about 3.00 p.m., involving a Mazda bus and a Volvo truck. […]
University of Gambia renames faculty after Adesina
The University of Gambia has renamed its School of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences after former President of the African Development Bank Group, Dr Akinwumi Adesina. Adesina was honoured in recognition of his contributions to agriculture and food security in Africa. This was disclosed in a statement by Mr Victor Oladokun and made available to journalists […]
Media association seeks strong African journalists’ network
Mohammed Daki, the Vice President, National Association of Media and Publishers (ANME) of Morocco has called for a strong network of African journalists to project the continent positively. He said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria ( NAN) on Thursday in Casablanca. He said that the visit would further enhance the […]
CNS visits North-East troops, tasks troops on sustained operation in Lake Chad
The Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, has charged troops of the Armed Forces deployed to the North-East to sustain commitment to counter-terrorism operations and security of Lake Chad waterways. The Director of Naval Information, Commodore Aiwuyor Adams-Aliu, made this known in a statement on Friday in Abuja. Adams-Aliu stated that the […]
Court fixes Jan 7 for Malami, wife, son’s bail application
The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Friday, fixed Jan. 7, for a ruling on the bail applications filed by Mr Abubakar Malami, SAN, former Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF); his son, Abubakar Abdulaziz and wife, Bashir Asabe. Justice Emeka Nwite fixed the date after counsel for the defence, Joseph Daudu, SAN, and the EFCC’s […]
Tinubu greets Gen Hananiya at 84, others too
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sent a message of congratulations to former Corps Marshal and Chief Executive of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Major General Haladu Anthony Hananiya (Rtd), on his 84th birthday, January 2, 2026. Major General Hananiya enjoyed an illustrious military career, serving in various capacities, including as General Officer Commanding the […]
FRSC confirms 18 killed in Jigawa auto crash
The Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) has confirmed 18 persons dead in a fatal Road Traffic Crash (RTC) on Tuesday along the Dutse – Kiyawa Highway at Dan Masara Quarters in Dutse, Jigawa. The FRSC Corps Marshal, Malam Shehu Mohammed said this in a statement by Olusegun Ogungbemide, the Corps Public Education Officer, (CPEO), Assistant […]
Army rescue 1, 023 kidnap victims, recover 189 guns in the northwest
The Nigerian Army has rescued 1, 023 kidnapped victims, recovered 189 AK-47 guns and 4,338 rounds of ammunition during various operations in the North West in 2025. The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 8 Division, Sokoto, Maj.-Gen. Ibikunle Ajose, disclosed this at the presentation of awards as part of the closing ceremony of West African Social […]
Police recover gun from suspect during stop-and-search in Lagos
The Police Command in Lagos State has apprehended a 28-year-old man during a routine stop-and-search operation at Ikotun area of the state. The command’s spokesperson, SP Abimbola Adebisi, confirmed this in a statement shared on her X handle @AbimbolaShotayo on Wednesday. She said that the suspect was apprehended during stop and search operations. “The suspect […]
