It’s Unlawful; Says Hisbah, Destroys 120 Cartons Of Alcohol In Funtua The Katsina State Hisbah Board on Thursday carried out a major operation in Funtua, where more than 120 cartons of seized alcoholic drinks were burnt and destroyed as part of an ongoing crackdown on activities deemed contrary to Islamic teachings and public morality. The destruction exercise was led by the Commander of the Hisbah Board in Dandume Local Government Area, D.C. Bashir Lawal Balarabe, who was joined by officials from the Funtua zone. The team also received the State Commander-General of the Hisbah Board, C.G. Sheikh Malam Aminu Usman…
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Wike Vows To Continue Giving Opposition Parties Sleepless Nights The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Nyesom Wike has vowed to keep giving the opposition parties sleepless nights He specifically mentioned members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), All Progressives Congress (APC), and African Democratic Congress (ADC) will experience unrest as long as he operates within the law. Wike made these remarks during a press conference following a meeting with the FCT Executive Committee. His comments came after a confrontation with Naval officer Lieutenant AM Yerima over a land dispute in the Gaduwa area of Abuja. The land, initially meant…
Nigeria Is Turning “Deadliest” Place For Christians, Says US Lawmaker Nancy Mace Backs Trump’s Action A United States Congresswoman, Nancy Mace, has expressed strong concerns over alleged rising attacks on Christians in Nigeria, describing the country as increasingly dangerous for religious minorities. In a statement issued on Friday, November 14, 2025, the South Carolina lawmaker said “Nigeria has become one of the deadliest countries in the world for Christians.” She criticised the Joe Biden’s administration for altering U.S. foreign policy positions on Nigeria, noting that “meanwhile, President Biden removed Nigeria from the Country of Particular Concern list.” Mace further praised…
BREAKING: Boko Haram Kills Many, Sets Churches Ablaze Senator representing Borno South under the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ali Ndume has condemned the renewed wave of terrorist attacks in parts of his constituency, describing the situation as “deeply worrisome” and unacceptable. The lawmaker, in a statement on Thursday, said four farmers were gruesomely murdered by Boko Haram insurgents while working on their farmlands in Kwam village, near the Dille community in Askira-Uba Local Government Area. According to Ndume, the victims were attacked while harvesting their crops — a development he said underscores the deteriorating security situation in remote communities that…
Fresh War Rocks Senator Nwoko’s House As Wives Clash An online confrontation has erupted between Laila Charani and Regina Daniels, two wives of Ned Nwoko, escalating the ongoing marital crisis between Daniels and the politician. The dispute spilled onto Instagram, with both women trading serious allegations. The Nwoko family’s conflict began in October when a viral video showed Daniels in tears, accusing her husband of domestic violence. Nwoko later fired back, claiming his wife was struggling with drug and alcohol addiction. However, Daniels admitted to using hard drugs but shifted the focus back to her husband, alleging he orchestrated her…
Causalities As Police, Army Clash Not less than one person had been reportedly injured from gunshot as operatives of the Nigerian Police’s Operation Zenda Joint Task Force (JTF) and personnel of the Nigerian Army clashed in Naka, headquarters of Gwer West Local Government Area of Benue State. Residents told our correspondent in Makurdi that the incident, which happened on Tuesday, caused panic in the rural town dominated mostly by internally displaced people. It was also learnt that the confrontation led to the destruction of the official vehicle of the JTF Commander, CSP Lyam Akegh, during an alleged exchange of gunfire.…
BREAKING: Explosion Kills Inmates Awaiting Trial Two inmates awaiting trial at the Uyo Custodial Centre in Akwa Ibom State have died after a high-voltage wire snapped and struck part of the facility, following an explosion from a faulty transformer located nearby. The incident, reportedly caused a massive blackout and damaged several electrical appliances within the centre. The high-tension wire reportedly dropped directly on a section of the custodial facility, electrocuting four inmates and resulting in the death of two, while two others sustained injuries. Confirming the incident on Thursday to PUNCH, the Akwa Ibom State Controller of Corrections, Frank Okonkwo,…
Wike Is No God: He’s A Big Fool; His Arrogance Has Expiry Date The video of the confrontation between Nyesom Wike, the FCT minister and a young Nigerian soldier Lt. AM Yerima went viral on the internet. Yerima was part of a unit that prevented Wike from accessing a disputed plot of land in Abuja. In the video, Wike is heard saying to the soldier: “You are a very big fool. At the time I graduated, you were still in primary school.” The officer sharply responded: “I am not a fool sir.” Wike is not a god, but a big…
“We Are Hungry, Fighting For Powerful People Who Are Enjoying Our Wealth”; Policeman Attached To Wike Tells Military Personnel A comment made by a police officer attached to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, warning military personnel to stay off the altercation between the minister and a naval officer, A.M. Yerima, has stirred reaction from Nigerians. During the trending video of the chaotic exchange, the minister’s police orderly was heard addressing one of the military men in Hausa, urging restraint and warning them to stay away from a fight between powerful individuals benefitting from Nigeria’s wealth.…
Wike Defends Clash With Naval Officer, Says Many Influential Nigerians Including Obasanjo, TY Danjuma Call Me Over Lands And I Resolve It The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has addressed his recent confrontation with a naval officer, Lieutenant A.M. Yerima, over a disputed parcel of land reportedly linked to former Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Awwal Zubairu Gambo (retd.) Speaking to journalists ahead of the FCT Executive Council meeting on Thursday, Wike condemned what he described as the “brazen impunity” of the retired naval chief for allegedly deploying serving officers to guard a private property…