Nigerian Troops Capture Kachallah Hassan, The Notorious Bandit Leader
The Nigerian troops have captured Kachallah Hassan Nabamamu, a notorious bandit kingpin responsible for terrorizing communities in Mada, Tsafe, and other parts of Zamfara State. Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency expert focused on the Lake Chad region, disclosed this on Friday in a post on his X handle. Makama stated that
Lagos Assembly Crisis: Why We Withdrew Meranda’s Security Details – Police
The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly Mojisola Meranda has had her security details retored to her. Meranda’s security details were withdrawn on Thursday morning, leading to heightened tension in the Lagos Assembly speakership tussle. But during a briefing hours after the move, the Lagos State Commissioner of
Group Challenges Wike To Woo Tinubu To Join PDP
A group, PDP Frontiers for Change and Progress has urged the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike to woo President Bola Tinubu to join the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, saying it would prove the Minister’s loyalty to the umbrella party. The group said this in Umuahia on
DSTV, Gotv Hike Subscription Tariff For Nigerians
Nigeria’s pay television, Multichoice, has announced a plan to increase subscription prices for DStv and GOtv packages effective from March 1, 2025. Multichoice disclosed this in a statement to its customers on Monday. The hike represents at least 21 percent. The statement titled “Price adjustments for DStv and GOtv packages”
El-Rufai – I’ll Never Go To PDP
Former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has addressed speculation about his potential presidential ambition. El-Rufai stated that although he is qualified to run for the presidency, he has never discussed such plans with anyone. He made this remark on Arise TV’s Prime Time on Monday evening while commenting on his
FBI Breaks Tradition In Appointing Dan Bongino As Deputy Director
The appointment of Dan Bongino as deputy director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, FBI, marks a break from tradition. Although Bongino is a law enforcement professional, he only served as an officer in the New York Police Department, NYPD, from 1995 to 1999 and later in the Secret Service
Obidigbo – Sit At Home Won’t End, South-East Still Fighting War
Dr Chike Obidigbo was a governorship candidate during the 2013 election in Anambra State. He was also a governorship aspirant in 2017 on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, APC. He has now retired from active politics. The frontline industrialist did not mince words on issues about the Igbo
Tension Grows In Osun As Controversial LG Election Holds Amid Security Threats
Palpable tension has enveloped Osun State following Governor Ademola Adeleke’s insistence to conduct the controversial Local Government election despite security threats and stiff resistance from opposition parties. The concerns followed previous events where members of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and the All Progressives Congress, APC, clashed, resulting in the
N13.7tn Was Not Remitted By NNPC Into The Federation Account
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has failed to remit N13.763 trillion in revenue to the Federation account. This is according to a document obtained from the Federal Accounts Allocation Committee after its January 2025 meeting on Wednesday. The unremitted revenue covers a period between 2012 and 2024, indicating concerns
Naira Records Highest Appreciation Against Dollar
The naira exceeded expectations to record its highest gain against the dollar at the parallel foreign exchange market in recent days. The naira appreciated to N1,515 per dollar on Tuesday from N1,540 on Monday. This means the naira strengthened by N25 per dollar. At the official FX market, the Central
