The Southern Governors’ Forum (SGF) on Thursday said that southern states are intensifying collaborative efforts to combat potential security threats, particularly the drift of ISWAP (Islamic State West Africa Province) members from northern to southern Nigeria. In a statement signed by Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State and Chairman of the Southern Governors, through his…
The Nigerian government has responded to comments made by the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Lamido Sanusi II, where he was quoted as saying that he would not offer any assistance or advice to President Bola Tinubu and the federal government on how to tackle the economic challenges facing the country. The former Governor of the…
Troops of the Defence Headquarters Special Operations Brigade conducted a coordinated offensive operation against Lakurawa terrorists in the Gudu Local Government Area of Sokoto State, k!lling six suspects. The Coordinator of the Joint Media Coordination Centre, Operation Fansan Yamma, Lt. Col. Abubakar Abdullahi, who made this known in a statement on Thursday, January 16,…
The Senior Pastor of Omega Fire Ministries, Apostle Johnson Suleman, has held no punches in addressing the root of Nigeria’s current economic struggles, pointing the finger squarely at citizens’ electoral decisions in 2023. Speaking passionately at the “Recovery Conference 2025” in Bauchi State, Suleman reflected on the nation’s hardships with a mix of frustration and…
The Rivers State government has confirmed five cases of cholera and nine associated de@ths in an outbreak affecting the Akuku-Toru and Andoni Local Government Areas. According to the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Adaeze Oreh, the confirmed cases were recorded in Akuku-Toru, while nine fatalities were reported across both LGAs. In response, the state’s…
Here are the top 10 stories making headlines across the country today. 1. Governors back Tinubu’s tax reform bills, reject VAT increase Governors of the 36 states have declared their support for tax reform bills initiated by President Bola Tinubu.Read more 2. PDP NWC accepts court verdict nullifying Wike-backed congresses in Rivers The Peoples Democratic…
American tennis star, Danielle Collins blasted the Australian Open crowd as being ‘super drunk’ as she celebrated victory over Destanee Aiava. Collins took her hand to her ear and blew kisses to the crowd after beating the Australian qualifier 7-6, 4-6, 6-2 in the second round of the women’s singles event. The American was then seen slapping her backside…
The Nigerian currency, the naira, appreciated marginally against the dollar at the official window on Thursday, January 16, 2025. FMDQ data showed that the naira appreciated to N1.548.47/$1 on Thursday, January 16, 2025, from N1,551.10/$1 recorded on Wednesday, January 15, 2025. This represents a gain of N2.63 against the dollar. In the black market, the…
I don’t glamorise our traditions. Many of them were vile. I thank Christian evangelists for expunging murder of twins and babies who cut the ‘wrong’ teeth first, burying healthy people alive with dead chiefs, torturing widows but not widowers, and other vile customs. Let us drop this misplaced arrogance that stops us being grateful to…
The Ondo State Police Command has issued a directive restricting vehicular and motorcycle movement across the state from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m, in preparation for Saturday’s local government elections. The announcement, aimed at ensuring a peaceful voting process, was made on Thursday by the state’s Police Commissioner, Mr. Wilfred Afolabi, via a statement released…
