Governor’s Son Blasts Tinubu’s Son Over Food Distribution Shamsuddeen Mohammed, son of Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed, has called out Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, over his recent food distribution efforts in northern states. In a Facebook post on Sunday, Shamsuddeen criticized Seyi for offering food and drinks to young Nigerians, particularly in Bauchi State, instead of focusing on long-term empowerment initiatives. He argued that sustainable development programs would have a more meaningful impact on the lives of youths rather than temporary handouts. Calling on Seyi Tinubu to provide meaningful opportunities for youths in Bauchi State, Shamsudeen wrote:…
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Atiku Hails Corper Who Criticised Tinubu’s Government, Reveals Next Action Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has commended the courage of Ushie Uguamaye, a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member serving in Lagos, who recently came under fire for criticising President Bola Tinubu’s government over the state of the economy. In a post on his verified X account on Sunday, Atiku described the corps member, popularly known as Raye on social media, as a symbol of a new generation of Nigerian women who are fearless in demanding accountability and transparency in governance. He noted that her boldness and outspokenness reflect the…
Real Reason Nigerian Police Officer Killed Himself While On Duty The Ogun State Police Command has confirmed the death of a police inspector who allegedly shot himself while on special duty at Goodwill Ceramic Company in Igbesa, Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area of the state. It was gathered that the incident occurred on March 14, 2025, at about 1:20 p.m. Confirming the incident in a statement released on Sunday, the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Omolola Odutola, disclosed that an investigation has been launched into the death of Inspector Ajele Oloyede, who was attached to the 78 Police Mobile…
VIDEO: Peter Obi Breaks Fast With Muslims Again The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, joined the Muslim community in Onitsha, Anambra State to break their daily fast at the Onitsha Central Mosque on Saturday. Videos now trending on social media show Obi sitting in the floor and eating from the same plate with some children in the mosque. The former Anambra State governor was said to have joined Muslims in Awka on Friday to break their fast before coming to Onitsha on Saturday. Sharing photos and videos on X.com on Saturday, Ibrahim Abdulkarim who tweets as…
South African Ambassador ‘No Longer Welcome’; Says U.S The United States has declared South African Ambassador, Ebrahim Rasool, a persona non grata, effectively barring him from engaging with officials in the country. US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio made the announcement on Friday, stating that Rasool was “no longer welcome in our great country.” “Ebrahim Rasool is a race-baiting politician who hates America and hates POTUS,” Rubio wrote on social media, using the acronym for President of the United States. “We have nothing to discuss with him, and so he is considered PERSONA NON GRATA.” The move follows Rasool’s remarks,…
South African Govt Condemns US Expulsion Of Ambassador The government of South Africa has condemned the United States’ decision to expel its ambassador, Ebrahim Rasool, calling for diplomatic restraint between the two nations. In a statement released on Saturday, the office of President Cyril Ramaphosa described the move as “regrettable” and urged both countries to uphold established diplomatic norms. Despite the setback, Pretoria reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining a cooperative relationship with Washington. “The Presidency has noted the regrettable expulsion of South Africa’s Ambassador to the United States of America, Mr. Ebrahim Rasool,” it said in a statement. “The Presidency…
Tears As Police Shoot Teenager Dead At Checkpoint It was a thing of tears As Operatives of the Edo State Police Command have reportedly shot dead an 18-year-old boy identified as Chinedu Abimbor, at a checkpoint in the Ekpoma area of Esan West Local Government Area of the state. The incident, which reportedly occurred on Wednesday, has sparked outrage among youths and family members of the deceased, who are demanding justice. According to witness accounts, the shooting happened after Abimbor, who was driving a Mercedes-Benz, failed to stop when flagged down by police officers. “The young man’s refusal to stop…
Abaribe Shuts Down NASS, Demands Immediate Release of Nnamdi Kanu Chaos erupted at the Nigerian National Assembly today as Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe took a dramatic stand, demanding the immediate release of Nnamdi Kanu. The senator, who previously stood as a surety for Kanu’s bail, vowed that legislative proceedings would not continue until his demand was met. Abaribe arrived at the National Assembly wielding a placard and blocking key access roads, declaring that “enough is enough.” He insisted that the prolonged detention of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader was unjust and against the rule of law. “As a surety,…
Two-year-old Girl Crushed To Death As Task Force Clashes With Driver A two-year-old girl has been run over by a bus driver attempting to evade arrest by officials of the Edo State Public Safety Response. The incident occurred on the Ring Road, Benin City, on Wednesday when task force officials engaged in a struggle with a commercial bus driver while trying to arrest him. According to witnesses, the situation escalated when the task force officers confronted the driver and in an attempt to escape, he manoeuvred his vehicle, but the officials grabbed the steering wheel. “The vehicle crashed into a…
Trump To Impose Sanctions On Nigeria Over Rising Killings Of Christians The United States House of Representatives has called on President Donald Trump to impose sanctions on Nigeria over the continuous killing of Christians in the country. The demand was made during a congressional hearing on the worsening religious persecution in Nigeria, where lawmakers and experts detailed the scale of violence against Christians and other minorities. During the session, the House discussed the persistent attacks carried out by Islamist extremists, which have resulted in thousands of deaths and mass displacement. Legislators also criticised the Joe Biden’s administration for reversing Nigeria’s…