The Sokoto State Emergency Management Agency, SEMA, has expressed deep sorrow over a tragic boat mishap that occurred on Sunday, August 17, 2025, at approximately 12:00 p.m. in Kojiyo Ward, Goronyo local government area. According to the Goronyo LGA SEMA Desk Officer, a boat carrying approximately 45 passengers capsized while on transit. As of press time, 10 individuals have been confirmed deceased, while six have…
Comfort Emmanson has spoken publicly for the first time since her release, narrating in detail what she says transpired on board the August 10 flight that led to her arrest and viral humiliation, stating that she switched off her phones as demanded. In an online video, Emmanson expressed gratitude to those who stood by her…
African Democratic Congress (ADC) had called on Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to investigate alleged irregularities witnessed during Saturday’s by-elections. ADC’s National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, stated this in a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja. Abdullahi also urged the commission to sanction any official found to have compromised and take necessary steps to…
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has approved a major shake-up in the Nigerian Army with the redeployment of senior officers into key command and staff positions. This is contained in a statement by the Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Lt -Col. Appolonia Anele, on Sunday in Abuja. Anele said the postings…
Former President Goodluck Jonathan says the Hilltop residence of former Military President, Retired Gen. Ibrahim Babangida, has remained a Mecca of sort to Nigerians because of his leadership qualities. Jonathan stated this on Sunday in Minna when he led other well-wishers on a visit to Babangida on the occasion of his 84th birthday. He described…
The Secretary to the Niger Government (SSG), Alhaji Abubakar Usman, has extolled the contributions of former Military President, Gen. Ibrahim Babangida (IBB), on his 84th birthday anniversary. In a congratulatory message in Minna on Sunday, the SSG described IBB as a trailblazer and architect of modern governance in Nigeria. According to Usman, IBB is a…
President Bola Tinubu has mourned the passing of the Emir of Zuru, Sani Sami (Gomo II), praising his dedicated service to Kebbi and Nigeria. In a condolence message issued by his Spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, on Sunday in Abuja, the President described the Emir’s passing as a profound national loss. He hailed the late traditional…
The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of two prominent Northern figures; retired Maj.-Gen. Muhammadu Sani Sami, Emir of Zuru in Kebbi and Alhaji Isyaku Ibrahim, a veteran politician and renowned businessman. This is contained in a statement issued by the National Publicity Secretary of the forum, Prof. Tanko Muhammad-Baba,…
Sen Abubakar Kyari, Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, has said that active participation of youth and women farmers in agriculture would fast-track development in the sector, increase production and revitalise agribusiness. He said this in a statement by Ezeaja Ikemefuna, Assistant Director of Information in the ministry, on Sunday in Abuja. Kyari stated this during…
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated all the winners of Saturday’s by-elections in 16 constituencies across 12 states. This is contained in a statement issued by Presidential Spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga on Sunday in Abuja. The President also commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the hitch-free elections, mostly devoid of violence. …
