Three prominent groups in the North have endorsed the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle’s comprehensive military operation to combat banditry in the North-West. The Arewa Youths Consultative Forum, Northern Awareness Network, and North West Solidarity Forum commended Matawalle’s initiative and stressed the need for decisive action against the bandits terrorising the region. The groups...
The former Edo State governor, Adams Oshiomhole, has come under severe criticism after he mocked Governor Godwin Obaseki and his wife, Betsy, for being childless. Oshiomhole, who represents Edo North in the Senate, made the disparaging comments on Sunday while reacting to a statement credited to Betsy. The Edo First Lady had allegedly claimed at a forum...
The Federal Government has filed a six-count charge against organizers of the recent hunger protest at the Federal High Court, Abuja. The organisers were accused of treason, destabilizing the country, and intimidating the president in the charges were filed by the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun. Among the defendants is a British citizen, Andrew Wynne, also...
Here are the top 10 stories making headlines across the country. 1. Tinubu arrives in China for state visit Nigerian President Bola Tinubu on Sunday arrived in Beijing, China, for a state visit.Read more 2. SERAP drags Akpabio, Abbas to court for ‘fixing NASS running costs’ Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the...
Kylian Mbappe scored a brace for Real Madrid as they defeated Real Betis 2-0 in a La Liga encounter at the Bernabeu on Sunday night. The France forward, who joined the Spanish champions this season, scored his first in the 67th minute before converting a penalty on 75 minutes. Read Also: We all make mistakes, Ighalo...