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Nigeria may be forced to consider striking back after a wave of anti-Nigerian violence in South Africa has pushed some citizens to seek evacuation, the Federal Government has announced. According to officials, flights that were meant to begin returning Nigerians on Monday, June 8, have been pushed back due to joint document checks and screening processes being carried out with South African…

Two serving Nigerian Army personnel have reportedly been killed in a suspected bandit attack along the Mowe/Ibafo axis of Obafemi-Owode LGA, Ogun State. The gunmen reportedly launched a coordinated ambush in the early hours of Monday, opening fire on the soldiers and killing them on the spot. The Nigerian Army has confirmed that an attack on its personnel occurred and says it is gathering full…

The Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti, has once again used a major investment platform in Lagos to project Abia State to both local and international investors, calling on them to explore the growing opportunities in the state. Speaking at the Invest Lagos 3.0 Opening Ceremony, Governor Otti urged investors to consider Abia as a destination for industrial growth, citing ongoing reforms aimed…

At least three persons are feared dead following the derailment of the Warri–Itakpe passenger train at Agbor, Delta State. Several other passengers were also injured in the incident, which caused panic among travellers and residents in the area. Emergency responders, security operatives, and local residents quickly arrived at the scene to rescue victims and evacuate the injured to nearby…

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has urged Nigerians to remain hopeful, saying the country will overcome its current security challenges despite ongoing concerns over insecurity. He made the statement on Sunday during an inter-denominational church service at the National Christian Centre in Abuja, part of activities marking Democracy Day. The service had the theme “God of Hope, Actualise Our…

Danish midfielder Christian Eriksen has reassured football fans that he is doing well after recently receiving a shock from his Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD), describing the incident as different from the cardiac arrest he suffered during Euro 2020 in 2021. In a heartfelt message shared with supporters, Eriksen said he is now at home with his family and recovering well. “I want…

Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has unveiled an ambitious plan to make the state fully independent of Nigeria’s national electricity grid, pledging uninterrupted power supply across all parts of the state in the coming years. Speaking on Monday at the Invest Lagos forum, Otti said his administration is working towards taking complete control of electricity generation and distribution within…

Former Minister of Power, Prof. Barth Nnaji, has endorsed Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State and President Bola Tinubu for a second term in office, saying the governor has done exceedingly well. Nnaji announced the endorsement while fielding questions from Government House correspondents during a visit to Mbah on Monday, citing several landmark achievements of the governor in just three…

Fr. Mbaka has reacted strongly to the recent kidnapping of Oyo school children, calling for urgent action from authorities while making controversial political claims about insecurity in Nigeria. In a statement expressing anger over the incident, he said: “Governor Makinde wake up. Let the Nigerians march to Oyo State, there’s a governor there. If they want to overthrow Tinubu, it’s not by…

The Ogun State Government has disclosed that investigations into the unusual gas emissions reported in parts of Ijebu Ode and its environs have reached a critical scientific stage, with early findings pointing to possible geological activity beneath the affected axis. Speaking on Monday during an exclusive interview on Frontline, a current affairs programme on Eagle 102.5 FM, Ilese-Ijebu, Ogun…

A fresh controversy has emerged over the ownership of Patson Estate, formerly part of a larger property earmarked for the development of Linkana Hotels in Independence Layout, Enugu State. Supporters of former Governor of old Anambra State, Dr. Ifeanyichukwu Nwobodo, have accused Mr. Basil Ogbuanu of unlawfully laying claim to the entire estate despite allegedly purchasing only a parcel of land…

The operational building of kidnappers where the police rescued the relations of former Power Minister in Ibadan has been demolished by the Oyo State Government. The Oyo State Government, taking stern measures against kidnappers in the state, pulled down the building where kidnappers kept Mrs. Busola Adelabu John-Paul and her twin sons, Peter and Paul. The building located at Araromi Quarters,…

Former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has reportedly threatened to leave the Nigeria Democratic Congress following a fresh dispute over party tickets in Kano State. The crisis started after the NDC replaced several candidates earlier submitted by the Kwankwasiyya faction in Kano. According to reports, the changes were made to enforce a pre-agreed 60/40 power-sharing formula between…

The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has urged the Lagos State Government to prohibit the operation of commercial motorcyclists, popularly known as Okada riders, across the state, citing growing security concerns. Speaking during a church gathering in a video shared on social media, the cleric alleged that terrorists are monitoring Lagos and could exploit…

Former Anambra State Governor and Nigeria Democratic Congress, (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has condemned the growing trend of linking crime to ethnic groups, describing the practice as divisive and harmful to national unity. In a statement on Monday, Obi said no Nigerian should be judged based on tribe, religion, or place of birth, stressing that criminal acts should be attributed…

Former Senate Chief Whip and Senator representing Borno South, Ali Ndume, has called for a stronger United States military presence in Borno State, urging American forces to establish a base in the Mandara Mountains to help eliminate Boko Haram insurgents operating in the region. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Sunday, Ndume said the U.S. could play a key role in clearing…

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has criticized what he described as a growing culture among some government institutions of dismissing public concerns by directing aggrieved citizens to seek redress in court. Speaking at a recent public event, Jonathan expressed concern over what he called declining standards in public institutions and the increasing tendency of officials to rely on the…