By Ayomide Otitoju Former presidential aspirant under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mohammed Hayatu-Deen, has defected to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), citing concerns over insecurity, economic hardship, and what he described as a shrinking democratic space in Nigeria. In a statement issued on Sunday, Hayatu-Deen said his decision was driven by the need to…
Pope Leo XIV has expressed solidarity with the people of Lebanon, stressing a “moral obligation” to protect civilians amid the ongoing conflict in the region. Speaking at St Peter’s Square following the Regina Coeli prayer, the pontiff said he felt close to the Lebanese people during what he described as a period of sorrow and…
By Ayomide Otitoju The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kebbi State has elected its state executives by consensus, as party leaders urged supporters to mobilise against the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of upcoming elections. Speaking at the congress, former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate, Aminu Bande, who recently defected to the ADC,…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Oyo State Police Command has confirmed ongoing efforts to secure the release of a woman abducted in front of her residence in the Bolumole area of Challenge, Ibadan. In a statement on Friday, Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Olayinka Ayanlade, said the incident occurred around 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday when armed,…
US Vice President JD Vance has warned Iran against trying to “play” Washington as he departed for talks in Islamabad aimed at strengthening a fragile ceasefire into a lasting peace agreement. Speaking to reporters before departing Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, Vance said the United States was open to dialogue if Iran negotiated in good…
By Ayomide Otitoju At least five forest guards, including a commander, were killed on Friday in an by armed bandits on Nuku community in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State. Sources said the assailants stormed the community, killing the guards and destroying their motorcycles, while also setting several buildings ablaze. Patrol vehicles belonging to…
Six months after a Gaza ceasefire took effect, the agreement has become increasingly overshadowed by a new and fragile truce linked to the Iran conflict, leaving key provisions of the original deal largely unimplemented. The ceasefire, which halted the most intense phase of fighting between Israeli forces and Hamas-led militants in the Gaza Strip, has…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Kebbi State Police Command says 44 people were killed following coordinated attacks on several communities in Shanga Local Government Area. The affected villages include Gebe, Kalkami, Kawara, Kasoshi, Awaye, Tungar Rini, Binuwa, and Dabe. In a statement issued on Friday, Police Public Relations Officer, Bashir Usman, said the command had launched…
By Ayomide Otitoju Tragedy struck Igunshin community in Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State on Thursday, as gunmen attacked a poultry farm, killing a woman and her daughter. According to local sources, about five armed assailants stormed the farm around 1:00 p.m., scaling the perimeter fence before launching the attack while the victims…
