Canadian Prime Minister, Mark Carney’s Liberal Party has won the federal election, capping a stunning turnaround in fortunes fueled by U.S. President Donald Trump’s annexation threats and trade war. Carney’s rival, populist Conservative Party leader, Pierre Poilievre, was voted out of his seat in Parliament, the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation projected Tuesday. The loss of his…
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) in Jigawa says it has detained a 15-year-old boy for allegedly beating a 19-year-old with a stick that led to his death in Kafin Hausa Local Government Area of the state. The NSCDC Spokesman in the state, ASC Badaruddeen Tijjani, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday…
The Odua People’s Assembly has accused former Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, of deliberately destabilising governance in the state and undermining Nigeria’s democratic process. The group, in a statement signed by its Chairman, Richard Olatunji Kayode, alleged that Wike’s actions since the transfer of power to Governor Siminalayi Fubara have been “alarming and destructive.” According…
Gov Biodun Oyebanji has urged the Nigerian Army to deepen collaboration with other security agencies to strengthen security and eliminate criminal elements in Ekiti state. Oyebanji gave the charge on Tuesday while receiving Brig. -Gen. Justin Ifeanyi, the new Brigade Commander of the 32 Artillery, Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Akure, who was on a…
The Management of Ibom Air says it will resume flights to Enugu on May 4 following the reopening of the Akanu Ibiam International Airport. This is contained in a statement by Mrs Aniekan Essienette, Group Manager, Marketing and Communication of Ibom Air in Uyo on Tuesday. Essienette said Ibom Air appreciated the patience and understanding…
A Nigerian federal lawmaker has launched a campaign urging party members to register for Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) as the country prepares for the 2027 general elections. Rep. Kabiru Maipalace of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) spoke in Gusau on Monday at a meeting of his support group, Maipalace Journey for 2027 and Beyond….
A former senator and human rights activist, Sen. Shehu Sani, has expressed his commitment to the re-election of President Bola Tinubu and Gov. Uba Sani of Kaduna State in 2027. Sani gave the commitment in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Sunday. “The re-election of Tinubu and Gov. Sani…
The Gombe State Police Command has launched an investigation following the death of a 15-year-old girl whose body was found in Kwami community, police said on Tuesday. The victim, identified as Aisha, was reported missing after being sent to buy soybeans on Monday evening. Her body was later discovered in a hole in a bush…
Nigeria is in mourning following the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away in London on Sunday after a prolonged illness. Buhari, 82, died around 4:30 pm local time, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu announced through his spokesperson Bayo Onanuga. President Tinubu has expressed his condolences directly to Buhari’s widow, Aisha Buhari. As part…
