Anti-riot police sergeant in uniform on Thursday morning commits suicide after he shot dead his suspected woman friend in a school premises in Ilorin, Kwara state capital. According to reports, the unfortunate incident occurred around 8:00am. Gory Incident Rocks Chapel of Redemption Premises at Ilorin School The gory incident happened at the premises of the Chapel of Redemption, UMCA, Agba Dam Housing Estate, Gaa Akanbi, Ilorin. A place where Redemption Model Nursery and Primary School is located. The State Police Command said the deceased policeman served attached to the Kwara State Government House, Ilorin, as a security aide. Residents and…
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Former First Lady Patience Jonathan calls for legislation backing 35% affirmative action for women in governance. At the Pan Niger Delta Forum women conference in Yenagoa, Mrs. Patience Jonathan addressed a key political issue. She reacted strongly to Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri’s recent submission. Diri: No Special Treatment for Women in Politics Governor Diri argued that women should not receive special treatment in politics. Mrs. Jonathan used the platform to counter this view directly. She called for legislative backing of the 35% affirmative action for women in governance, emphasizing its necessity. Diri Outlines Stance on Women’s Political Participation Bayelsa…
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo states Nigerians expected miracles from him upon his 1999 election after military rule. He said there was disappointment when he failed to transform the country overnight. Obasanjo’s 89th Birthday: Candid Reflections in Abeokuta At an international colloquium in Abeokuta, Ogun State, former President Olusegun Obasanjo marked his 89th birthday with candid reflections. The event drew global attention to Nigeria’s ongoing challenges. Obasanjo highlighted the immense expectations now placed on the current administration. These stem from decades of hardship endured by Nigerians under tough circumstances. Obasanjo Blames Military Rule, Economy, Decay for High Hopes He attributed this…
The Plateau State outspoken cleric, Rev. Ezekiel Dachomo, has revealed that some foreign countries offered him asylum after alleged threats to his life from Islamist extremists. According to reports, Dachomo, who serves as the Regional Chairman of Church of Christ in Nations in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State, said the offers came from countries including Australia and Austria, along with other parts of Europe. Cleric: Asylum Offers Came Amid Death Threats Speaking during an interview on Wednesday, the cleric said the offers were made at a time when he was receiving repeated death threats. Rev. Dachomo revealed…
Security measures have intensified around the United States Capitol after the U.S. Embassy in Kuwait was struck during Iranian missile attacks carried out on Sunday and Monday. According to CNN, a source familiar with the situation said that the U.S. embassy compound in Kuwait was drastically impacted during the bombardment. US Embassy Damage Unclear After Monday Iranian Missile Strike Damage scale at US embassy unclear after Iranian missile strike hit Monday evening. Smoke rose visibly near the compound, alarming diplomats inside swiftly. Initial reports confirm impact zone close to main buildings, but casualty figures withheld pending assessment. Rescue teams mobilize amid…
The United States Government has issued an urgent security alert advising its citizens in Nigeria to exercise heightened vigilance following the escalating hostilities and military tensions between the US and Iran. Speaking via a statement on Monday, the US authorities warned Americans abroad to remain vigilant in the wake of ongoing military operations involving Iran. State Department Urges Worldwide Caution for US Citizens Amid Crisis The US Department of State advised citizens worldwide to exercise increased caution. US alert warns Americans in Nigeria of travel disruptions from periodic airspace closures tied to the crisis. Regional flights face delays as tensions…
The United States President, Donald Trump, has on Tuesday March 2, 2026 hosted the German Chancellor, Friedrich Merz, at the White House in what marked his first meeting with a foreign leader since Washington joined Israel in military strikes against Iran. According to reports, the meeting, long scheduled to address the war in Ukraine and strained European Union-United States trade relations, was dramatically overtaken by the escalating conflict in the Middle East. Trump’s Iran Airstrikes Signal Weeks-Long Shift in Global Diplomacy Trump’s airstrikes signal on Iran lasting weeks shifts global diplomacy dramatically. Tehran hits back at US bases and allies…
The Director of Abuja School of Social and Political Thought, Dr. Sam Amadi, has sound a note of warning to all Nigerians not to place confidence in the deployment of technology by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). According to reports, Dr. Sam Amadi stated this on Sunday during the Citizens Town Hall Meeting on the Electoral Act 2026 held in Abuja, the nation’s capital. Call for Bipartisan Commission to Audit INEC Technology He said there should be a bipartisan audit commission to review INEC’s technology thoroughly. This ensures transparency, fairness, and trust in Nigeria’s electoral processes for all. Experts…
The Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir el-rufai warns, while appealing to all Nigerians to embrace peaceful and lawful conduct, warning against self-help and mob action as he remains in the custody of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). According to reports, El-Rufai has made an appeal in a video released by his media aide, Muyiwa Adekeye, mounting concerns over his detention and legal tussle with federal anti-corruption agencies. El-Rufai Pre-EFCC Video: Acknowledges Possible Prolonged Detention Ahead In the video, recorded before he honoured an invitation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the former governor acknowledged…
Iranian state media on Sunday confirmed that the country’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, was killed in joint United States and Israeli airstrikes on Tehran. According to reports, a 40-day national mourning period has been announced for the 86-year-old cleric, who has led the Islamic Republic since 1989. US, Israel Claims Confirmed: Khamenei Killed in Strikes The confirmation followed earlier claims by US and Israeli officials about Khamenei’s death. He was reportedly killed during coordinated strikes that began early Saturday morning. Intelligence sources verified the leader’s elimination in a Tehran bunker strike precisely. Global shockwaves rippled as Iran’s power structure faced sudden…