Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has stated that the fight against insecurity will be better in 2025, noting that last year was challenging. The CDS also said he wants to see a renewed and greater vigor in the fight against insurgency in 2025. Musa , who stated this while addressing troops of the newly established 2 National Mission Brigade in Samaru Kataf, Kaduna, and troops of Sector 8 Mangu, Plateau, charged them to respect and protect citizens human rights and desist from any illegal activity that can tarnish the image of the military and the country while conducting…
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Enyimba head coach, Stanley Eguma, has stated that his team’s victory over Black Bulls is a New Year gift to all Nigerians. The People’s Elephant defeated the Mozambican side 4-1 in their CAF Confederation Cup Group D clash at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, on Sunday, 5 January, 2025. It was the two-time African champions’ first win in the group stage of the competition this season. Joseph Atule bagged a brace, with Ifeanyi Ihemekwele and Brown Ideye also scoring for the Aba giants. “The result is a New Year gift to Nigerians because Nigerians have been yearning for this…
The Nigerian music industry is set to receive new member into its fold in the person of former Big Brother Naija housemate, Terseer Waya, aka Kiddwaya. Kiddwaya revealed his intention to join the music industry, saying he would leverage on his father’s wealth to hire the best artists to work with. The 31-year-old made this disclosure on his X handle on Sunday, 5 January, 2025 “Maybe I should enter this music business aswell. Popsi is rich so we go just hire the best of everyone. Make I kuku see wetin sup,” he wrote. In recent years, many Nigerian reality stars have ventured into…
The Labour Party (LP) has insisted that there would be no automatic ticket for the former Anambra governor, Peter Obi in the 2027 presidential election. Obi was the party’s standard bearer in 2023 following his detection from the main opposition party, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). This time, the party is insisting that the presidential, the governorship and other positions are up for contest. The National Publicity Secretary of the party, Obiora Ifoh made this disclosure during an interview with an online platform on Saturday, 4 January, 2024. “No political party gives automatic tickets, all positions are up for contest,” Ifoh said. Some party…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has commenced surveillance on passengers arriving from China due to the emergence of a new respiratory virus, Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), which has been causing widespread concern in the Asian nation. Reports from northern China indicate that the virus is particularly affecting children, leading to overcrowded hospitals and fears of a looming health crisis. Videos circulating on social media have shown packed medical facilities, intensifying public anxiety. HMPV, which typically causes symptoms like cough, fever, nasal congestion, and shortness of breath, has seen an increase in cases among children under 14 in China. While nearby regions…
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has said Ayomide Adeleye, an inmate awaiting trial is safe and detained at the Kirikiri Maximum Prison in Lagos. A statement on Monday by the Public Relations Officer, Nigerian Correctional Service. Abubakar Umar, a Deputy Controller of Corrections, said there was no truth to the story in media that the whereabouts of the inmate was unknown The statement read: “A misleading report in some sections of the media concocting that an Awaiting Trial Person, Ayomide Adeleye, ‘is not in prison,’ has come to the attention of the Nigerian Correctional Service. “To set the records straight,…
After going through three months injury layoff, Kasimpasa defender Kenneth Omeruo, said he is happy to be back in training at the club, thegazellenews.com reports. Omeruo has been sidelined since sustaining an injury during Kasimpasa’s thrilling 3-3 draw against Galatasaray last October. The center-back played, who for 60 minutes in the encounter, announced his return to training on social media. “It’s been a difficult few months. Glad to be running again… can’t wait to start helping my team again… I have missed it.. #unclek #offthepitch,” Omeruo wrote on X. The Nigerian defender has made five league appearances for Kasimpasa this season.
Famous American media personality, Candace Owens , has expressed deep admiration for Nigerians, stating her wish to be a Nigerian. The political commentator added that Nigerians have a strong value system. Speaking during a recent episode of her show, Owens said she is a big fan of Nigeria. “I’m a Nigerian stan. I think Nigerians have their culture together. Whenever you meet a Nigerian, whether a doctor in the US, their families take marriage very seriously. “I wish I were Nigerian. I do a little bit, but I’m not. They do have a good culture… I’m a Nigerian stan. They…
The Rivers State Police Command has confirmed that at least 18 persons were severely injured in a gas explosion that occurred in Oroazi community, Port Harcourt, the state capital. The incident occurred on the evening of Sunday, 5 January, 2025 at a gas refilling shop, causing significant damage to nearby buildings. The latest explosion follows a series of gas and Improvised Explosive Device (IED) incidents recorded in the state since 2024. The command’s Public relations Officer, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, confirmed the incident during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday, 6 January, 2025 “Yes, I can confirm…
Two persons- a man and a woman, lost their lives after a tanker laden with diesel exploded at Agbor, Ika South Local Government Area of Delta State. The incident occurred on Sunday, 5 January, 2025. Many properties including vehicles were also razed down by the fire. As at the time of filing this report, details as to what caused the tanker explosion is still sketchy However, it was learnt that the tanker fell on a vehicle while the driver was trying to avoid hitting the same vehicle. The Delta State Police Command Public Relations Officer ,SP Bright Edafe, confirmed the death…