Nigerian singer Michael Adebayo Olayinka, popularly known as Ruger, has declared that he will be getting married this year. The Singer said that attending other people’s weddings has made him question his ‘’Playboy” lifestyle. Ruger indicated his willingness to settle down this year, adding that he will soon turn 30. Taking to his Snapchat account, …
A suspect arrested in Lambata village head murder case
Two years after the brutal killing of Lambata village head, Mohammed Abdulsafur, police authorities in Niger State have apprehended another suspect, Dauda Umar Sarki, in connection with the crime. The suspect was arrested by police attached to the Gawu Babangida division in Gurara Local Government Area of the state, following an order from Justice A’isha …
Sport Arsenal have 20% chance of winning EPL title – Wenger
Legendary former Arsenal manager Arsène Wenger has given the team a 20% chance of winning the Premier League title. Wenger made this assessment after Liverpool defeated Manchester City 2-0 at the Etihad on Sunday. A day earlier, Arsenal suffered a surprise 1-0 home defeat to West Ham, leaving them eight points behind Liverpool. That gap …
Ex-Jigawa gov calls for more schools, healthcare centers in hometown
The first executive governor of Jigawa State, Alhaji Ali Sa’ad, has called for the establishment of more schools in remote areas of his hometown, Birnin-Kudu Local Government Area. Speaking on Sunday during the Jigawa State Citizens Engagement Program introduced by the Namadi administration, he emphasized the need to bridge the educational gap in underserved communities. …
Police train 160 personnel on combat operations in Edo
The Edo State Police Command has trained a total of 160 personnel to enhance their operational capabilities in tackling crime in the state. The Commissioner of Police in charge of the command, Betty Enekpen Otimenyin, disclosed this on Sunday during the closing ceremony of the training, stating that two batches had been trained so far. …
Osun state electoral commission presents certificate of return to elected Osun LG chairmen
The Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (OSIEC) have presented Certificates of Return to elected chairmen across the state. This comes hours after the local government election held on Saturday, February 23. Despite warnings from the Federal Government and the Inspector General of Police (IGP) against conducting the polls, OSIEC proceeded with the exercise. In a …
The leaders we have only think of themselves and their families – Sheikh Gumi
Renowned Islamic scholar, Shaikh Ahmad Mahmoud Gumi, has stated that Nigeria is still in search of great leaders who can move the country forward. According to him, such leaders are those who prioritize the welfare of citizens over personal wealth accumulation. The cleric made these remarks during an award presentation organized by the Sultan Bello …
13-year-old US-based Nigerian boy dies after ‘attempting viral social media challenge’
A Southern California family is mourning the tragic loss of 13-year-old Nnamdi Glenn Ohaeri Jr., who they believe died after attempting a dangerous social media challenge similar to past trends that have claimed multiple young lives. The teenager was found unresponsive in his bedroom in Murrieta on the morning of February 3, just a day …
Suspected kidnappers abduct 60-year-old woman from Kano hospital
Suspected kidnappers have abducted a 60-year-old woman, Talatu Ali, from the Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital Dawanau in Dawakin Tofa Local Government Area of Kano State. It was gathered that Mrs. Ali was abducted while she was awaiting medical consultation. Intelligence sources told security analyst, Zagazola Makama that the victim had been brought to the hospital by her …
NiMet boss, Professor Charles Anosike, bags African Leadership Person Of The Year Award
The Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), Professor Charles Anosike, was on Saturday, 22nd February 2025 honoured at the 2025 African Leadership Persons Of The Year Awards organized by the African Leadership Magazine. Prof. Anosike received the African Public Sector Leadership Impact Award for his transformational leadership at the …