Dr Yakubu Kingsley, the presidential aspirant of Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), on Sunday disagreed with the party’s National Chairman, Dr Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, over his call for President Bola Tinubu’s resignation. Baba-Ahmed had, in a statement on June 4, asked President Tinubu to resign from office. Reacting in a statement signed by Kingsley in Abuja, he…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted a 38-year-old businesswoman following the discovery of a large consignment of cocaine concealed in the false bottom of her luggage. This is contained in a statement by Director, Media and Advocacy, NDLEA, Mr Femi Babafemi on Sunday in Abuja. Babafemi said that the suspect was arrested…
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated former Lagos State Governor and ex-Minister of Works, Power and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, on his 63rd birthday. Tinubu, in a statement issued by his spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, on Sunday in Abuja, described Fashola as an outstanding administrator, accomplished legal practitioner and patriotic Nigerian. The president said Fashola’s exemplary leadership…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has disowned the purported official list of successful candidates from its recently-held primaries in circulation, describing it as fake and unauthorised. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Mr Felix Morka, in a statement on Sunday in Abuja, said the party had not released any official list of winners of its primaries….
Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) and Benue State Civil Protection Guard, have foiled a terrorist attack at Tor Donga Yam Market in Benue State. The troops also naturalised two suspects and recovered arms and ammunition. The Force Commander, OPWS, Maj.-Gen. Moses Gara, disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday in Makurdi by the…
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has hailed the operational achievements of troops across theatres of operation, while reaffirming commitment to their welfare and professional development. Shaibu gave the assurance in his goodwill message at the Nigerian Army Day Celebration (NADCEL) 2026 interdenominational church service on Sunday in Abuja. He was represented…
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has urged officers and soldiers of the Nigerian Army to remain committed to professionalism, sacrifice and patriotism in the service of the nation. Shaibu made the call in a goodwill message to the Nigerian Army family during the Jnterdenominational Church Service held as part of activities…
Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Sen. George Akume, has condemned the killing of the Benue Chairman of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), Alhaji Risku Mohammed, and his associate. Akume, in a statement issued on Sunday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Yomi Odunuga, called for the…
A journalist and security expert, Salihu Dantata Mahmud, has commended the Director of the Federal Capital Territory Directorate of Road Traffic Services, Mallam Abubakar Yaldu, for improving the availability and issuance of vehicle number plates in the nation’s capital. Mahmud said Yaldu’s appointment brought fresh expectations among stakeholders, who believed his experience and administrative capacity…
Whiskey Mistress has reaffirmed its commitment to sustaining excellence and creating memorable experiences for customers as it celebrated its fourth anniversary in the hospitality and nightlife industry. The management of the hospitality brand described the milestone as a reflection of resilience, consistency and customer satisfaction in Nigeria’s competitive entertainment sector. In a statement signed by…
