Eight dead as terrorists bomb bridge in Niger
Eight persons were killed on Monday when terrorists detonated an improvised explosive device, IED, along Luma Road in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State. The same attackers reportedly used a similar device to destroy a bridge connecting the Luma-Babana-Agwara communities — a vital route serving residents travelling to the Babanna border market, which holds […]
Iran denies talks with US, contradicts Trump’s claim of ‘very good’ negotiations
A sharp contradiction has emerged between Washington and Tehran over the state of diplomatic contacts between the two countries, with Iranian state media Press TV flatly denying that any negotiations — direct or indirect — have taken place, even as United States President Donald Trump claimed that talks had been productive and were set to continue. Trump made the […]
Delta women assault: Why unmarried girls are barred from Ozoro festival – Community leader
The President-General of the Ozoro Progress Union, Asiafa Berkeley, has explained why young unmarried girls are traditionally forbidden from appearing during certain moments of the Alue-Do festival in Delta State. Berkeley clarified this while condemning the harassment of women during the event. During the festival in one of the communities in Ozoro, in Delta, some […]
Airlines under pressure after jet fuel surges 100%
There are indications that airfares may jump in the coming weeks following the hike in the cost of aviation fuel, commonly referred to as Jet A1, a development that is already putting pressure on airline operations and signalling higher ticket costs for passengers. The spike in JetA1 price is largely due to the crisis in […]
Delta fertility festival: No official rape reports yet- Police
The Delta State Police Command has dismissed claims that the controversial Alue-Do festival in Ozoro was a “rape festival”. The police said no victim has officially reported rape in connection with the incident. The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Bright Edafe, disclosed this on Monday during an interview on Channels Television’s The Morning […]
Mohbad’s father insists on DNA test before burial
Joseph Aloba, father of the late singer Mohbad, has reiterated that his son will not be buried until a DNA test is conducted to determine the paternity of the singer’s child. A Lagos State Magistrate Court sitting in Ikorodu had earlier ordered a Deoxyribonucleic Acid test to establish whether Liam Aloba is the biological son […]
State police: Govs submit proposal for N’Assembly review
The Nigeria Governors Forum on Sunday said it has submitted its contribution on the proposed state police framework to the National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, with the document expected to be transmitted to the National Assembly. The NGF Chairman and Kwara State Governor, Abdulrahman AbdulRazaq, disclosed this during a meeting with President Bola Tinubu […]
2027:ALILE’S CAMPAIGN GAMS UP YOUTH SUPPORT;INAGURATES ALILE PROGRESSIVE MIND
Hon. Pius Alile’s inauguration of the Alile Progressive Mind youth wing of his campaign organisation is gaining traction, with supporters hailing it as a game-changer for his 2027 Egor and Ikpoba Okha Federal Constituency bid. The event has cemented Alile’s position as a formidable grassroots politician, with his commitment to youth engagement and community development […]
Insecurity: Army chief urges troops to uphold unity, sacrifice
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has urged troops of Operation Fasan Yamma and other formations of the Nigerian Army to remain united, disciplined, and committed to defending the nation, as Muslims across Nigeria celebrate Eid-el-Fitr. Shaibu conveyed the message on Sunday during a special Eid-el-Fitr Sallah luncheon held for frontline personnel within […]
NAF to sustain air operations against terrorists — CAS
The Nigerian Air Force says it will sustain intensified air operations against terrorists and criminal elements across the country. According to a statement shared via the agency’s X handle on Monday, the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, made the commitment while honouring troops of Operation WHIRL STROKE during an Eid-el-Fitr luncheon […]
