Gaza Death Toll Rises To 57,700 As Hamas Release 10 Captives Not less than 57,680 Palestinians have been killed in Israel’s genocidal war on the Gaza Strip since October 2023, the besieged enclave’s Health Ministry said Wednesday. A ministry statement said that 105 bodies were brought to hospitals in the last 24 hours, with 530 people injured, taking the number of injuries to 137,409 in the Israeli onslaught. “Many victims are still trapped under the rubble and on the roads as rescuers are unable to reach them,” it added. Israel resumed attacks on the Gaza Strip on March 18 and…
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Atiku Speaks On “Stepping Down For Southern Candidate” Atiku Abubakar, former Vice President has strongly denied reports suggesting he was asked to step down for a southern presidential candidate ahead of the 2027 elections, describing the claim as “a malicious fabrication” and “propaganda” allegedly orchestrated by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). In a statement issued Tuesday by his media office in Abuja, Atiku dismissed the report of a purported meeting where he was said to have rejected calls to withdraw from the race in favour of a southern aspirant. He said no such meeting took place and insisted he…
Nigerian Senate Orders Probe Over ₦1.3 Trillion Lost To Ponzi Following reoccurring losing of money by Nigerians to fraudulent schemes, the Nigerian Senate has vowed to launch an investigative process into the operations of Ponzi schemes and unregulated investment platforms in Nigeria. This is sequel to a collapsed Crypto Bullion Exchange Civics, a fraudulent digital scheme that reportedly defrauded unsuspecting Nigerian citizens of over ₦1.3 trillion. The Senate took this step following a motion, moved by Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru (Lagos East) and co-sponsored by Senator Osita Bonaventure Izunaso (Imo West) on Wednesday, July 9, 2025. The motion was unanimously…
FG Commissions Passport Front Office For Senior Public Officials Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, the Minister of Interior, today officially commissioned the newly established Passport Front Office, a specialized facility designed to facilitate timely and seamless passport processing for senior public officials and other specially designated individuals. The facility was established in response to the persistent challenges faced by senior government officials who previously experienced hitches in accessing passports. The minister explained that, “Before now, many top-level public servants had to abandon their official duties and endure long queues at standard passport offices”. He further said that“It became clear that for us…
S3x Workers Mourn Colleague’s Death, Demand Better Protection S3x workers in Akure, the Ondo State capital, are mourning the tragic death of one of their colleague following a violent encounter with a male client. The incident, which occurred at a brothel in the Cathedral area, has sparked calls for improved safety measures and access to healthcare for those in the industry. According to eyewitnesses, the deceased was hired by a male client for an overnight session after he paid ₦15,000. However, by the following morning, the man reportedly became aggressive when his expectations were not met. A close friend of…
Nigerians Kicked Against Tinubu’s Reforms, But We’ve Started To See The Fruits; Senator Boasts Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola is the Chairman, Senate Committee on Appropriation, and a veteran of the legislature in Nigeria in his own right. he speaks on how Nigerian democracy has survived its longest unbroken streak of 26 years in the country, the socio-economic reforms being championed by President Bola Tinubu, declaring that though many people opposed the reforms at inception, the results are now becoming evident. He also speaks on the importance of June 12 as Democracy Day in Nigeria. Excerpts: President Bola Tinubu was recently…
Tears As River Swallows Two-year-old Boy In Kogi Tears flowed freely in Lokoja, Kogi State capital, on Monday, as a two-year-old boy, Godwin Kumfa, was swept away by the furious waters of Meme River, leaving a trail of heartbreak in his family and across the community. The heartbreaking incident occurred around 7:30 a.m. in Phase II area of the city, after heavy rains had swollen the riverbanks. Little Godwin, left playing by the riverside near his home while his mother bailed sand nearby, vanished into the surging current without a sound. By the time she turned around, her only son…
Natasha Fixes Date To Resume At Senate After Court Lifts Suspension Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the suspended senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District in the National Assembly, has told her jubilant supporters in a video trending on social media, that she would resume her legislative activities in the red chamber on Tuesday this week. She expressed gratitude to her supporters following a favourable court judgment that reaffirmed her position in the Senate. She said, “I thank you for your support. I am glad we are victorious today. We shall resume in the Senate on Tuesday by the grace of God.” A Federal…
MURIC Demands Sharia Courts, Friday Work-free Day An Islamic human rights group, the Muslim Rights Concern, has called for constitutional amendments to establish Sharia courts in all South West states MURIC also demanded that Fridays be declared public holidays in recognition of Muslim worship practices across the country. The group’s Founder and Executive Director, Prof. Ishaq Akintola, presented the proposal during the South West Zonal Public Hearing on constitutional review. Akintola, who was represented by Dr Jamiu Busari, a group leader, addressed the Senate Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution. He said the changes would enhance inclusiveness and…
Interior Minister Harps On Effective Leadership For National Development Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, the Minister of Interior, has underscored the crucial role of knowledge, trust and bold decision-making in effective leadership for national development. The Minister made the emphasis while receiving a delegation of the Legislative Mentorship Initiative (LMI) Alumni of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies, led by its President, Arch. Abubakar Tijani Garba who paid a courtesy visit to his Office in Abuja. Dr. Tunji-Ojo commended the alumni for their continued investment in leadership development and personal capacity building. He emphasized that effective leadership is rooted in…