By Ayomide Otitoju Gunmen have killed several military and police personnel, along with civilians, in an ambush at Giro Masa community in Shanga Local Government Area of Kebbi State. The attack, which occurred on Tuesday night, reportedly claimed the lives of an unspecified number of security operatives, as well as two residents of the community….
By Ayomide Otitoju Former Bayelsa State Governor and current Senator, Seriake Dickson, has expressed disappointment over the ongoing crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), saying ex-President Goodluck Jonathan “must be sad” that a party that produced three presidents since 1999 has been “killed and buried.” Dickson made the remarks on Tuesday during an appearance…
By Ayomide Otitoju Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tuesday presented brand-new official vehicles to Level 17 officers across Lagos State’s Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs), aiming to boost efficiency and service delivery in the civil service. The handover ceremony, held at the State House in Alausa, marks the third occasion the administration has provided vehicles to…
By Ayomide Otitoju Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has praised the Lagos chapter of the Federation of Muslim Women’s Association in Nigeria (FOMWAN) for initiating a community clinic project in Elesan Village, Eti-Osa Local Government Area, pledging government support to ensure its completion. The governor gave the commendation on Tuesday during a courtesy visit by FOMWAN’s Amirah,…
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos on Tuesday declared a state of “national energy emergency,” citing risks to domestic fuel supply and electricity stability caused by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The declaration follows statements by Energy Secretary Sharon Garin that the government plans to temporarily increase output from coal-fired power plants to mitigate rising…
By Ayomide Otitoju A Federal High Court sitting in Kaduna State on Tuesday adjourned proceedings on the bail application of former Nasir El-Rufai to March 31, 2026. During the hearing, El-Rufai’s counsel, Ukpon Akpan, urged the court to grant bail, citing constitutional rights and the need for adequate time to prepare a defense. The prosecution,…
By Ayomide Otitoju Two nurses have been arrested following the deaths of two young sisters, aged six and three, at the General Hospital in Zuru, allegedly due to a drug misapplication. The incident occurred on March 18 and is linked to suspected medical negligence. The suspects are in police custody in Birnin Kebbi while authorities…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Tuesday convened political party leaders at its Abuja headquarters to present and discuss newly drafted electoral guidelines in preparation for the 2027 general elections. Party chairmen, secretaries, and representatives attended the meeting, including Senator Nenadi Usman for the Labour Party, and Abdulrahman Mohammed and Samuel…
Iran launched another wave of missile attacks against Israel on Tuesday, just hours after Donald Trump claimed “very good” talks were underway to end the conflict, despite Tehran denying any negotiations had taken place. Trump’s comments, made ahead of a self-imposed deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face US strikes on…
