Former Assistant Director of the Department of State Services (DSS), Dennis Amachree, has called for the urgent redeployment of troops stationed in Rivers State to Borno, where terrorist activities by Boko Haram and ISWAP are escalating. Amachree stated that no critical security threat exists in oil-rich Rivers State to justify a state of emergency or…
President Bola Tinubu has paid tribute to renowned Nigerian businessman and former MTN Nigeria Chairman, Pascal Dozie, who passed away at the age of 85 in the early hours of Tuesday. The announcement was made by Presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, who confirmed the sad news of the death of the respected entrepreneur and pioneer founder…
The North-East leadership of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) has reaffirmed its unwavering support for the party’s national leader, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, emphasizing that the NNPP remains a united political force despite internal attempts to create division. During a strategic zonal meeting held in Bauchi, party leaders from Gombe, Adamawa, Borno, Yobe, Taraba,…
Garba Datti Muhammad, the National Vice Chairman (North West) of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), has called on former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and ex-Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai to abandon their alleged ambitions for the 2027 presidential election. Datti, a long-serving lawmaker from Kaduna State, made this known in an open letter addressed…
Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State has raised serious concerns over the resurgence of Boko Haram attacks and rising insecurity in the state, warning that the situation signals a dangerous setback in the fight against terrorism in the North-East region. Speaking during a Special Expanded Security Meeting held in Maiduguri on Tuesday, the governor stated…
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has clarified that no ransom was paid to secure the release of Retired Brigadier General Mahrazu Tsiga, a former Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), who was abducted and held captive for 56 days. In a statement issued by DHQ Spokesman, Brigadier General Tukur Gusau, the military emphasized that…
The United States Trade Representative (USTR) has strongly criticized Nigeria’s import restrictions on 25 categories of goods, stating that the policies create trade barriers and limit market access for American exporters. The USTR made this known on Monday via its official X (formerly Twitter) handle, stressing that the import ban adversely affects key sectors such…
Grammy-winning Nigerian artist, Burna Boy, has issued a bold piece of advice to his fellow musicians, warning them not to rely on the support of Nigerian social media fans when it comes to filling up stadiums and generating real revenue. In a post shared on his Instagram Story, Burna Boy emphasized the need for artists…
Afrobeats icon Davido has shared his thoughts on the ongoing rivalry between Nigeria’s “Big 3” — himself, Wizkid, and Burna Boy — saying the Afrobeats culture has grown far beyond the trio. In a trending interview with The Breakfast Club, the “Unavailable” hitmaker explained that while he no longer maintains a personal relationship with the…
Abuja, Nigeria – Suspended Senator for Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has filed a N5 billion defamation lawsuit against fellow lawmaker Senator Onyekachi Nwaebonyi for making damaging claims about her personal life during a live interview. Filed through her legal team led by Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), M.J. Numa, Akpoti-Uduaghan alleges that Nwaebonyi made false…
