By Haruna Aliyu Birnin Kebbi—Armed bandits, weekend, abducted the district head of Kanya, under Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State. Alhaji Isah Daya, the district head of Kanya village was abducted when armed bandits stormed his village, killed one, injured three persons now receiving treatment at the hospital and abducted eight persons, including the…
Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, has said the bank raised the interest rate, once again, in its last Monetary Policy Committee, MPC, meeting to check inflation. He reiterated that the CBN’s move was to enhance transparency and provide more accurate oversight of foreign exchange transactions. He said: “Trust is the…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited may begin the supply of crude oil in naira to the Dangote Petroleum Refinery this week following the announcement by the Federal Government that the naira-for-crude deal has commenced. Also, following the promise by the government, three more refineries are getting set to start the production of Premium Motor…
As we celebrate 64 years of Independence, it would be nice to throw some light on the State of the Nation. For many years, we hounded the military until they decided to take a bow in 1999. Since then, it would be interesting for us to do a nationwide introspection and an in-depth analysis to…
Popular Kaduna-based Islamic cleric Sheikh Gumi, while speaking with MUHAMMED LAWAL addresses issues of banditry and terrorism The rate at which bandits and terrorists kill and kidnap Nigerians is on the increase, particularly in the northern part of Nigeria. In an attempt to combat this, the Federal Government has spent billions of naira to ensure that Nigerians are…
KENDRICK, Idaho (AP) — Tensions rose during a bipartisan forum this week after an audience question about discrimination reportedly led an Idaho state senator to angrily tell a Native American candidate to “go back where you came from.” Republican Sen. Dan Foreman left the event early after the outburst and later denied making any racist…
In this interview, Chief Munir Balogun, the father of popular afrobeat star, Ayo Balogun, aka Wizkid, tells AYOOLA OLASUPO the motivation for the family’s generosity, his counsel to his son when attacked by Davido’s fans, among others You are trending online for doling out cash to the people in your former community in Surulere, Lagos….
In a disturbing trend that has swept through certain social circles, some women are resorting to a shocking method to achieve the coveted “perfect” body. Pregnancy, once a sacred journey toward motherhood, is being manipulated for vanity—used to gain weight in all the “right” places before being terminated after five months. This exposé by GODFREY…
A Legacy of Extravagance Sean “Diddy” Combs, a titan in the music industry, is as renowned for his chart-topping hits as he is for his legendary parties, particularly the Diddy White Parties. Since their inception in 1998, these exclusive gatherings have become a hallmark of celebrity culture, drawing A-listers from various industries and setting the…
An explosion occurred at the All Progressives Congress (APC) state secretariat in Port Harcourt early on October 5, 2024, just hours before the highly anticipated local government elections. The blast has raised significant security concerns and heightened tensions in the region. Details of the Incident Preliminary reports indicate that suspected arsonists detonated explosives at the…
