BREAKING: Many Killed, Injured As Cargo Plane Crashes Not less than seven people were killed and 11 others injured after a wide-body cargo airplane belonging to shipping company UPS crashed shortly after takeoff from the international airport in Louisville, Kentucky, on Wednesday. According to Reuters news agency, the plane was en route to Honolulu, Hawaii, when its wing caught fire before it came down crashing on the runway just minutes after takeoff, leaving a fiery trail of destruction and a massive plume of thick black smoke that stretched for miles. The Federal Aviation Administration also confirmed the incident in the…
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BREAKING: Many Causalities As Terrorists Ambush Federal Lawmaker’s Convoy On Tuesday bandits has ambushed the convoy of Jafaru Mohammad Ali Damisa, the Member representing Borgu and Agwara Federal Constituency in the Niger State House of Representatives, killing a soldier and injuring others. It was gathered that the terrorists also vandalised about 11 vehicles during the attack along the Lumma–Babanna road in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State. The attack occurred while the lawmaker was travelling to Babanna town for an official engagement, catching his security team and aides by surprise. It was learnt that the assailants, heavily armed and…
Conduct Party’s National Convention; Court Orders PDP, Damagum A high court in Oyo has ordered the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Umar Damagum, the national chairman, to proceed with the party’s national convention on November 15 in Ibadan, the Oyo state capital. A.L. Akintola, the presiding judge, issued the order on Monday following an ex parte application filed by Folahan Malomo Adelabi. The PDP, Damagum, Umar Fintiri, governor of the state, and Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) were listed as defendants in the suit filed on Monday. Adelabi asked the court for an interim injunction restrained the defendants from “truncating,…
JUST IN; Reps Makes U-turn Over Plenary Suspension The House of Representatives has rescinded its decision to adjourn plenary for one week for interface with the Executive over payment of debts to local contractors for works executed since 2024. Spokesman of the House, Akintunde Rotimi said in a statement that to decision to backtrack followed positive development arising from engagement and interventions. The House decided to adjourn after adopting a motion by the Minority Leader on the need to immediately pay the local contractors and commence implementation of the 2025 capital budget. Rotimi said: “The House of Representatives will reconvene…
BREAKING: Massive Sack Hits DSS Officers The Department of State Services (DSS) has dismissed a total of 115 personnel as part of its ongoing internal reforms aimed at sanitising the Service and upholding professional standards. In a statement released on Tuesday, the Service said the dismissals took place over a period of time and were part of efforts to rid the organisation of misconduct and corruption. The DSS also cautioned members of the public to beware of some of the dismissed officers who are still parading themselves as active personnel. “In addition to earlier disclaimers on the duo of Barry…
Again, Tinubu Seeks Senate Approval For N1.15trn Loan President Bola Tinubu has requested the approval of the Senate for a fresh domestic borrowing of ₦1.15trillion to finance the deficit component of the 2025 national budget. The President’s request was conveyed in an official letter read during Tuesday’s plenary session by the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio. In the correspondence, Tinubu explained that the proposed loan was necessary to bridge the funding gap in the 2025 fiscal plan and ensure the smooth execution of critical government programmes and projects. According to the letter, the administration intends to source the loan from the…
BREAKING: China Warns Against Interference In Nigeria’s Affairs The Chinese government says it firmly supports the President Bola Tinubu administration as it “leads its people on the development path suited to its national conditions”. Addressing a press conference on Tuesday, Mao Ning, spokesperson of China’s foreign ministry, said “as Nigeria’s comprehensive strategic partner, China firmly opposes any country using religion and human rights as an excuse to interfere in other countries’ internal affairs, and threatening other countries with sanctions and force”. Ning was answering a question on US President Donald Trump’s threat of military action in Nigeria over alleged persecution…
Interior Minister Charges Personnel To Be The Difference The Honourable Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has charged officers and personnel of agencies under the Ministry of Interior to uphold professionalism, institutional pride, and a deep sense of service to the nation. Dr. Tunji-Ojo gave the charge during a capacity building programme on Personnel Management System (PMS) for personnel of agencies under the Ministry, held at the AbdulRahman Dambazau Hall, Correctional Service Headquarters, Abuja. In his inspiring address, the Minister emphasized the importance of dedication, discipline, and passion in public service, reminding participants of the personal sacrifices they make in…
“Don’t Twist US President’s Warning”; Trump’s Remark Is To Fight Terrorists, Not Nigerians; Says CAN The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the 19 Northern States and Abuja has called on Nigerians to rise above outrage and use former U.S. President Donald Trump’s statement on alleged Christian genocide as a rallying point for unity, understanding, and collective national healing. Rather than viewing Trump’s comments as a trigger for religious friction, the association’s Chairman, Rev. John Joseph Hayab, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday that the remarks should “serve as an opportunity for peace-loving Christians and Muslims to…
Abdulsalami Says Trump’s Comment Threatens Nigeria’s Hard-Won Unity General Abdulsalami Abubakar (retd), a former Nigerian military Head of State, has urged United States President, Donald Trump to support Nigeria’s efforts in tackling insecurity rather than issuing threats that could endanger the country’s unity. Abubakar, who spoke in a telephone interview from London, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that Trump’s threat of possible U.S. military action in Nigeria over alleged genocide against Christians were capable of “jeopardising Nigeria’s unity.” Recall that on Friday, October 31, 2025, Trump announced the U.S. redesignated of Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern…