A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Sam Onuigbo, ays the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari will not derail the APC’s electoral prospects. He also noted that the recent strengthening of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) poses no threat to the ruling party’s chances in future elections. Onuigbo made this known on…
Brazilian legend Ronaldo has announced his intention to run for the presidency of the country’s football federation with vow to “recover the prestige” of the national team. The 48-year-old, who was capped 98 times, will run as a candidate to replace current Confederation of Brazilian Football (CBF) president Ednaldo Rodrigues. Brazil, record five-time winners of…
Armed bandits on Saturday night abducted a bride, her bridesmaids, and several wedding guests in Chacho village, Wurno Local Government Area of Sokoto State, disrupting preparations for a ceremony scheduled the following morning. Residents said the attackers stormed the community around midnight, firing sporadically before whisking away the victims to an unknown location. Several women…
The Nasarawa State Government has announced plans to commence construction of flyovers and underpasses along the Mararaba–Karu corridor in Karu Local Government Area. Governor Abdullahi Sule, through his Senior Special Assistant on Public Affairs, Mr Peter Ahemba, disclosed this on Tuesday in Lafia. According to Ahemba, the projects, aimed at tackling persistent traffic gridlock on…
The Federal Government has urged the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), to sanction all revenue generating agencies that refuse to comply with the collection and remittance laws. Sen. George Akume, Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), gave the directive on Tuesday in Abuja, at the Inaugural Plenary Session, after the inauguration…
Former California governor and action movie icon, Arnold Schwarzenegger, opens up about the challenges of aging while promoting his new book, “Be Useful,” where he shares valuable life lessons. Discover his perspective on staying resilient and inspiring the younger generation. Arnold Schwarzenegger, the iconic former California governor, action movie legend, and bodybuilding champion, is no…
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has raised alarm over the growing threat of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR). The NCDC described AMR as a ‘silent killer’ deadlier than malaria, Tuberculosis (TB), and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) combined. Director General, NCDC, Dr Jide Idris, said this in an interview with the News Agency of…
A former Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Mike Okiro has called on warring factions in the Rivers political crisis to sheath their swords, and let peace reign. Okiro, who made the call at a news conference on Wednesday in Abuja, said that it is only dialogue among the parties that can resolve the crisis. The News…
The Sharia Court of Appeal in Abuja has pushed back to 28 October a hearing in the custody battle between businessman Alhaji Ibrahim Ado and his former wife, Hajiya Adama Indimi. The adjournment came after Ado’s counsel told the three-member panel, chaired by Grand Khadi Ibrahim Immam, that he had only been served a counter-affidavit…
A heated confrontation between social media influencer Martins Otse (Verydarkman, VDM) and comedian Freedom Atsepoyi (Mr Jollof) disrupted a commercial flight in Nigeria on Monday, generating widespread attention on social media. Footage circulating online shows the two celebrities fighting aboard a United Nigeria Airlines flight reportedly travelling from Asaba to Lagos. Other passengers intervened, and…
