By Yarima Haruna, Birnin Kebbi Governor of Kebbi state, Dr Nasir Idris, on Monday, 10 November, 2025, said that there is no community in the state under the occupation of armed bandits, reports thegazellenews.com He made the disclosure in Birnin Kebbi while declaring open security summit organised by Arewa Media Practitioners’ Forum. Idris, maintained that insurgents now attack and retreat to neighboring states like Zamfara “our security forces have been making it impossible for them to take control of any town, village or local government in Kebbi state” He commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his financial and moral support…
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The Ogun State Medical Center of Excellence, also referred to as the 250-bed hospital in Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta is set to be commissioned in December, 2025. The state Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun made this known during the inspection of the level of work done at the hospital which was built but not completed by the immediate past administration. Governor Abiodun also disclosed that the hospital when commissioned would be managed by the Abuja Medical Center of Excellence which has the King’s College Hospital as one of its international partners. Abiodun noted that the hospital will be a ‘Spoke’ for the Abuja…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola A Lagos State High Court in Ikeja has remanded three individuals: Wasiu Akinwande (also known as Olori Eso), Qudus Egbere, and Sola Edun Tomiwa, in Kirikiri Correctional Centre over alleged murder, reports thegazellenews.com The defendants were arraigned before Justice Oyindamola Ogala on a five-count charge bordering on conspiracy, murder, and belonging to an unlawful society. According to the charge sheet, the defendants allegedly conspired to commit felony, resulting in the deaths of Bolanle Yusuf and Yusuf Ramadan on July 31, 2024, at Moshalashi Street, Mushin, Lagos State. The prosecution alleged that the defendants used machetes and…
By Adeola Agoro King David the beloved of God had a young woman given to him in his old age. Her name was Abishag the Shunammite. She was chosen for her youth and beauty to keep the king warm and attend to his needs. The Bible records that although she lay beside him, David had no intimate relations with her. Her presence was simply to bring comfort, care and companionship to a man whose body could no longer generate warmth. No kayanmata would have worked at that stage. As ancient as that story is, it gives a glimpse into what…
Former Director-General of Tinubu Support Groups, Hon. Abdulmumin Kofa Jibrin on Sunday, 9 November, 2025, declared his return to the All Progressives Congress and declared his support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027. Before over 2000 Ulamas who offered prayers for him on his return to his former party, Jibrin in his home town Kofa, Kano State renounced him membership of NNPP and the Kwankwasiya Movement led by former Kano State Governor, Engr. Rabiu Kwankwaso. Speaking on his return to the governing All Progressives Congress (APC), Hon. Jibrin said: “In a show of solidarity, I was warmly received by…
By Yarima Haruna, Birnin Kebbi Kebbi State Governor, Dr. Nasir Idris, has appealed to Fulanis and farmers in Kanzanna village, under Bunza Local Government Area, to embrace peace and live harmoniously following the recent clash that led to loss of lives and property. The Governor made the appeal on Sunday, 9 November, 2025, during a sympathy visit to the community, describing his presence as a personal show of love and concern. “Everything happens by the will of God,” he said, appreciating local leaders’ efforts to prevent future occurrences. Governor Idris emphasized that peace is the foundation of progress, warning residents…
By Tunde Rahman In an age when the lines between truth and falsehood are getting increasingly blurred, I was nonplussed when President Trump labelled Nigeria a Country of Particular Concern on October 31. My incredulity was heightened given that his action stemmed from unproven allegations of genocide against Christians. Was it another deepfake facilitated through AI or simply a case of mistaken identity? I was of the view that President Trump might have actually meant another country, and not Nigeria. He had, after all, adopted a similar approach in December 2020, which proved quite unsuccessful. President Biden, who succeeded him…
“Ned, how could you lie so openly and without even small remorse? You know my family has absolutely nothing to do with this. You have always tried to cut them off because of the bond we share, and now you are trying to make them look bad for no reason. Fine, I did drugs. So what? Is that even the issue between us? The moment we had a fight, you rushed to the public shouting”drugs, drugs, drugs,” because you knew it would make a perfect story for the media, something dramatic enough to distract everyone from the real issue! You…
“These videos show Sammy, Regina’s brother, repeatedly coming to my home and harassing my children and domestic staff, especially whenever I was not around. His visits were often aggressive and disruptive. This is someone I sponsored through his last two years at the University of Ekpoma. I bought his musical instruments, rented and furnished a flat for him in Abuja, in addition to the house I bought for Regina in Asaba before our marriage for the use of all of them. I also routinely provided allowances to all members of the family, including her mother, Rita Daniel. Indeed, in the…
Nigeria have announced a 24-man squad for this month’s 2026 FIFA World Cup African play-offs in Morocco, with goalkeeper Maduka Okoye and forward Chidera Ejuke among the notable returnees, PUNCH Online reports. The Nigeria Football Federation across all its social media confirmed the list on Saturday ahead of the semi-final clash with Gabon at the Moulay Hassan Stadium in Rabat on November 13. The Super Eagles will need to win that match to reach the final three days later, where they could face either Cameroon or DR Congo for a place in the inter-confederation play-offs. Among the goalkeepers, Okoye’s inclusion…