Human rights activist and 2023 African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, was released late Friday, August 8, after spending over 48 hours in police custody at the Force Headquarters in Abuja. Sowore had been detained since Wednesday following an invitation from the Inspector-General of Police’s Monitoring Unit. Authorities said they were investigating two…
A top Boko Haram commander, Abu Nasr—also known as Amir Fiya—was killed in Rann, the headquarters of Kala Balge Local Government Area in Borno State, during a foiled terrorist attack. Troops from the North East Joint Task Force, Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), successfully repelled an assault by suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP fighters, killing numerous insurgents. The…
Former Minister of Transportation and ex-Governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi, has declared that if elected President of Nigeria in 2027, he would end corruption within his first month in office—or resign. Speaking during an X Space discussion titled Weekend Politics, Amaechi made a series of bold promises, including a pledge to amend the Nigerian…
Iran’s judiciary has launched investigations into 20 individuals arrested for suspected ties to Israel, following the recent 12-day war between the two nations. Judiciary spokesperson Asghar Jahangir confirmed the development on Saturday, August 9, during a press briefing in Tehran. “These cases were immediately filed under the supervision of our esteemed investigators and are currently…
Former Jigawa State Governor, Sule Lamido, has declared that former President Goodluck Jonathan remains the strongest and most qualified candidate for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to field in the 2027 presidential election. Speaking during an appearance on Channels Television on Friday, August 8, Lamido said the PDP should make strategic efforts to bring Jonathan…
Nigerian singer Spyro has shared a pivotal moment in his career when his faith came under pressure from within his own circle in the music industry. After parting ways with his former record label in 2019, Spyro embarked on a solo journey, funding his career through personal and bank loans. Without any external financial support,…
Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has cautioned Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, against promising to serve only one term if elected in 2027, saying Nigeria’s political dynamics make such pledges difficult to keep. Obi has consistently expressed his willingness to do just one term in office. However, during an appearance on…
Nigeria’s Super Falcons have held firm at 36th place in the latest FIFA Women’s World Rankings, following their triumphant performance at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco, where they secured a record-extending 10th title. The updated rankings were published on FIFA’s official website on Thursday, August 7. While the Super Falcons…
Oluchi Oparah, former National Treasurer of the Labour Party (LP), has refuted allegations that Peter Obi, the ex-governor of Anambra State and 2023 presidential candidate, used party funds to finance his campaign. Speaking on Channels Television on Thursday night, August 7, Oparah dismissed the accusations made by LP chieftain Abayomi Arabambi as “completely false,” emphasizing…
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has raised serious concerns over the high prevalence of child malnutrition in Kano State, revealing that 51.9% of children experience stunted growth caused by chronic undernutrition. Mr. Rahma Farah, UNICEF’s Chief of Field Office in Kano, disclosed this during the official handover of Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF) in…
