Ex-Labour minister Ikenya wins Taraba PDP governorship prim By Gabriel Yough Jalingo: The former Minister of Labour and Productivity, Sen. Joel Ikenya, has been declared winner of the governorship primaries conducted by the Turaki-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Taraba. Mr Felix Hyat, theContinue Reading
By: Zagazola Makama Troops of Sector 1, Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), have arrested three suspected drug peddlers during an operation in Makurdi Local Government Area of Benue State. Security sources said the suspects were apprehended at about 12:30 a.m. on May 27 at the High Level area of MakurdiContinue Reading
By: Zagazola Makama Troops of Operation Enduring Peace have launched a manhunt for suspected herders following the alleged destruction of farmlands belonging to residents in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State. Security sources said the incident occurred at about 9:00 a.m. on May 28 at Rewienko Village. AccordingContinue Reading
By: Zagazola Makama Troops of under Operation ENDURING PEACE (OPEP) have responded to an attack on cattle by Berom Militia at Torok community in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State. Security sources said the incident occurred at about 5:00 p.m. on May 29 following reports that suspected youthsContinue Reading
TEHRAN: (Xinhua) — Iran’s air defenses were activated Thursday night in the southern province of Bushehr, with an “invading” U.S. drone destroyed, Iran’s media reported. The semi-official Tasnim news agency cited a military source as saying that Iran’s air defenses intercepted an “invading” U.S. drone near Bushehr by firingContinue Reading
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday affirmed the power of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to issue timetable for elections and alter it as it deems fit. Justice James Omotosho also held that the 2027 election timetable issued by INEC was valid and legally issued, “statingContinue Reading
By Abiodun Lawal Ijebu Ode (Ogun), The ancient town of Ijebu-Ode on Friday came alive with colours, glamour and cultural displays during the 2026 Ojude Oba Festival. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that thousands of residents, tourists, dignitaries and cultural enthusiasts stormed the venue in celebrationContinue Reading
National President, Ansar-Ud-Deen Society of Nigeria, Mr Mosediq-Adeniji Kazeem, SAN, has urged Nigerians, especially leaders and privileged members of the society, to extend kindness to fellow citizens. Kazeem, in his Sallah message made available on Wednesday to newsmen, also urged Nigerians to show love on the occasion of thisContinue Reading
The Supreme Court has okayed an appeal filed by the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) against a judgement of the Appeal Court transferring a case to the Federal High Court (FHC). The Court of Appeal in Lagos, in its consequential order, had directed a Lagos State HighContinue Reading
