Dr. Murtala Dandashire: The patriot who was nearly assassinated by bandits
By Abdu Labaran Malumfashi. A couple of weeks ago, some uninvited unwanted guests, bandits, stormed the Kankara Hospital with guns blazing, carting away some people […]
Month: January 2025
‘Avoid heating the polity,’ Lagos Assembly warns impeached speaker Obasa
The Lagos State House of Assembly has warned its impeached Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa, against actions capable of destabilising the legislative arm and heating the polity. […]
Relief for travelers as FAAN stops access gate fee at Abuja Airport
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has put a hold on all access gate fees at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport. A statement by […]
Liverpool thrash Ipswich, Arsenal edge Wolves despite red card drama
Arne Slot’s side cruised to their second successive league victory thanks to a first half goal-spree at Anfield. Dominik Szoboszlai’s 11th-minute opener fizzed past Ipswich […]
‘Pursuing governorship ambition is not a crime,’ – Obasa
Embattled former Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, says nursing an ambition to become the governor of Lagos in 2027 is […]
Fresh Boko Haram attack leaves Army commander, 19 others dead in Borno
Thousands of people displaced by the Boko Haram insurgency are currently taking refuge in the town. Boko Haram terrorists have killed over 20 Nigerian Army […]
Scandal hits EFCC as officers vanish with seized assets, including $30,000
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) continues to grapple with internal scandals, as fresh allegations of theft and misconduct among its officers come to […]
Top 13 countries providing free or low-cost PhD opportunities
Pursuing a PhD can be expensive, but some countries offer low-cost or free education to international students. These countries provide low tuition fees and scholarships […]
‘No hope of favourable judgment for me in Abuja’ —Nnamdi Kanu
Kanu, though his legal team led by his Special Counsel, Barrister Aloy Ejimakor, said the way and manner by which the laws are applied to […]
Chaos in Abuja suburb as hoodlums wreak havoc
Residents of Saburi residential district in DeiDei area of Abuja are now living in heightened fear following renewed activities of hoodlums. According to them, the […]
Tributes pour in as Lagos music icon Mukaila Senwele dies
A Lagos-based musician of Ilorin origin, Mukaila Senwele, famed for his iconic phrase “Koni Da Fun Ebo To Se Costay,” has passed away. A family […]
“Retired generals behind illegal mining activities,” claims Oshiomhole
The Senator representing Edo North in the National Assembly, Adams Oshiomhole, has alleged that retired military generals are behind illegal mining across the country. Oshiomhole, […]
Bello Turji Expresses Willingness to Surrender, Says CDS
The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, on Friday disclosed that notorious terrorist kingpin, Bello Turji, has declared that he is ready to surrender. […]
United Airlines: Passenger narrates how 245 survived near air mishap
A United States flag carrier, United Airlines flight UA613, outbound from Lagos to Washington late Thursday night, declared an emergency and returned to Lagos in […]
UN Palestinian agency must leave Jerusalem by January 30, Israel issues ultimatum
The UN agency for Palestinian refugees must end operations and leave all its premises in Jerusalem by January 30, Israel’s UN ambassador said Friday, affirming […]