By Shu’aibu Usman Leman Professor Pat Utomi, a distinguished Nigerian academic, economist, and seasoned politician, has ignited a fervent national debate with the audacious establishment of a ‘shadow government’. This provocative move arrives at a critical juncture for Nigeria, a developing Commonwealth nation grappling with a perceptible decline in the vigour of its traditional opposition…
Three wanted kidnappers and bandits have been arrested by the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command. In a statement on Tuesday, spokesperson of the command, Josephine Adeh, said the arrests were made following a coordinated intelligence-led operation. According to the statement, the suspects include Abdulkadir Abubakar 25, from Mpape, Abuja; Mohammed Tasiu Sani, 25, from Rigina,…
The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has called on President Bola to declare an emergency on insecurity in the north. In a statement on Saturday, spokesperson of the forum, Abubakar Jiddere, said the north is plagued by frequent killings. According to the statement, “More than 20 uniformed men, defenders of the nation, were slaughtered like animals by a…
Seventeen soldiers have been killed by terrorists in Niger state. The Nigerian Army disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday. The statement signed by the Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Appolonia Anele, 10 other soldiers were injured and were being treated at a military hospital. The statement said the 17 soldiers were killed on…
The Kaduna state government has blasted Nasir El-Rufai, former governor of the state, over claims that projects inaugurated by President Bola Tinubu during his visit to the state were initiated by his administration. Tinubu had, during his visit to Kaduna on Thursday, June 19, 2025, inaugurated some projects executed by Governor Uba Sani. However, El-Rufai…
A police inspector, Yakubu Dauda, has been killed, by unknown gunmen in the Chwelnyap Rim community of Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State. His rifle was said to have been taken away by his killers. It was learnt that the incident occurred on Monday when police officers were on an operation in the area….
