Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

Asari Dokubo Condemns Alleged Betrayal By Yoruba Community, Pledges Northern Alliance. In a recently released video, former Niger Delta militant leader Asari Dokubo criticised the Yoruba community, accusing them of betraying the Ijaw and Niger Delta people despite their support for President Bola Tinubu during the 2023 election. The video, which has garnered widespread attention online, sparked extensive public discourse, particularly regarding inter-regional alliances and trust within Nigeria’s complex political landscape. In the video, Dokubo expressed regret over having questioned past decisions made by notable Ijaw leaders, including former Governor Melford Okilo, who had chosen to align with northern…

Bala Mohammed Reflects On 2027 Presidential Ambitions, Prioritises PDP Cohesion. Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has addressed his potential run for the presidency in 2027, clarifying that while he hasn’t yet made a decision, his commitment to strengthening the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) remains his main priority. Speaking in an interview published on Saturday, the PDP Governors Forum Chairman outlined his focus on fostering unity and readiness within the party to secure a credible candidate for the next presidential election. Reflecting on his past candidacy in the 2023 presidential primaries, Mohammed noted that his previous aspirations may have…

Court Removes NNPP Candidates Ahead Of Kano Local Government Elections. A Federal High Court in Kano has stirred fresh controversy just a day before the scheduled local government elections by disqualifying all candidates of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) from the polls. The court’s ruling on Friday removed the NNPP’s 44 chairmanship and councillorship candidates from contention, delivering a major setback to the ruling party in Kano State. Justice Simon Amobede, who presided over the case, issued the judgement in favour of a faction within the NNPP led by Dalhatu Shehu Usman. This faction had challenged the legitimacy…

Sokoto-Badagry Super Highway Revived After Four Decades. In a historic move, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has given the green light to revive the Sokoto-Badagry Super Highway, a long-abandoned infrastructure project originally conceived in the early 1980s. The project aims to significantly enhance transportation and connectivity between Nigeria’s Northwest and Southwest regions, easing the logistical challenges faced by residents and businesses across these areas. The groundbreaking ceremony for the ambitious 1,068-kilometre highway took place in Gulumbe town, Birnin Kebbi Local Government Area, Kebbi State. Governor Nasir Idris, representing President Tinubu, expressed the gratitude of the Northwest region, stating that the…

BREAKING: An LA Court has found Tory Lanez to be innocent and are awaiting to reinvestigate his case to see if he was unfairly prosecuted. Tory Lanez, whose real name is Daystar Peterson, is currently serving a 10-year prison sentence after being convicted for shooting rapper Megan Thee Stallion. In recent months, Lanez’s legal team has continued to seek an appeal, focusing on claims of “erroneous admission of evidence” and “prosecutorial misconduct.” His appeal is based on assertions that certain aspects of the trial process were flawed; however, it has not yet led to a court decision overturning…

Israel Conducts ‘Precise Strikes on Military Targets’ in Iran Amid Rising Tensions. Israel has confirmed it is conducting targeted airstrikes on military sites within Iran, describing the action as a defensive response to continued aggression from the Iranian regime. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported that these “precise strikes” follow “months of continuous attacks” originating from Iran, including a ballistic missile attack on Israel on 1 October. The White House has expressed support for Israel’s actions, acknowledging the strikes as an “exercise of self-defence.” A National Security Council spokesperson stated, “We understand that Israel is conducting targeted strikes against…

Oyo Police Arrest 47 Suspected Kidnappers, Armed Robbers, And Rapists. The Oyo State Police Command has arrested 47 individuals suspected of involvement in a range of criminal activities, including kidnapping, armed robbery, rape, and hijacking. The arrests were part of the command’s intensified efforts to combat crime within the state. Speaking on behalf of the Oyo State Commissioner of Police, Ayodele Sonubi, the command’s spokesperson, SP Adewale Osifeso, provided details during a press briefing. He revealed that the arrests led to the recovery of several items, including one AK-47 rifle, two locally-made pistols, two vehicles, 170 bags of wheat,…

Nigeria Customs Intercepts Contraband Worth N323 Million, Arrests Five Suspects In Kebbi. The Kebbi State Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has made a significant breakthrough in its ongoing fight against smuggling, seizing contraband goods valued at N323 million. This was announced during a press briefing in Birnin Kebbi by the Customs Area Comptroller, Iheanacho Ernest-Ojike, who provided details on the command’s achievements for the third quarter of 2024. Among the confiscated items were 367 bales of secondhand clothing, 16,300 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), 74 cartons of assorted medicaments, and eight bags of foreign parboiled rice,…

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella Receives 63% Pay Rise Despite Request For Reduction. Satya Nadella, the chief executive of Microsoft, saw his earnings soar to $79.1m (£61m) over the past year, marking a 63% increase from the previous year. This significant rise came despite Nadella’s personal request to reduce one component of his compensation due to cybersecurity flaws at the tech giant. His request resulted in a $5m reduction from what he might have otherwise received. Like many major tech companies, Microsoft has faced challenges, including laying off thousands of employees, particularly in its gaming division. However, the company’s overall…

Helicopter Crash Claims Eight Lives Near Oil Platform, Following Search Efforts. A tragic helicopter crash occurred off the coast of Rivers State on Thursday, 24th October 2024, claiming the lives of all eight individuals on board. The helicopter, an S76C+ with registration 5N-BQG, was owned by East Wing Aviation and was on a routine flight when it crashed into the ocean near the Mimbo platform, operated by Antan Producing Limited. The aircraft was carrying two crew members and six passengers, all of whom are feared dead. The exact cause of the crash remains unknown, but authorities have launched an…

Obasanjo Raises Concerns Over Nigeria’s Growing Debt Despite Previous Surplus. Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo has expressed deep concern over the country’s current debt levels, highlighting the significant financial resources he left in office in 2007, now apparently depleted. In an exclusive interview with News Central Television’s Kayode Akintemi, Obasanjo revealed that he left Nigeria with nearly $70 billion in reserves, comprising a $45 billion national reserve and $25 billion in a designated “excess crude” account. Reflecting on his administration, he explained that his government had inherited a debt of almost $36 billion in 1999, which they successfully reduced…

Cardi B Hospitalised Following Medical Emergency. American rapper Cardi B, born Belcalis Marlenis Almánzar, is recovering in hospital after experiencing a medical emergency. The 32-year-old artist, who recently welcomed her third child with her ex-husband Offset, revealed that she has spent several days under medical care. In a statement shared on her social media pages, Cardi B expressed regret over cancelling her scheduled performance at the upcoming One Music Fest. Although she did not specify the nature of her ailment, the rapper reassured fans that she intends to return “better and stronger.” “I am so sad to share…