(Alibaba. Photo Credit: Punch News) Veteran Nigerian comedian and entrepreneur Atunyota Akpobome, popularly known as Ali Baba, has charged Nigerians to make a conscious and deliberate effort to develop their talents to the level where they command both commercial value and meaningful societal relevance. Ali Baba made this charge while speaking at the Life…
Member of Parliament for Peckham, Miatta Fahnbulleh, has resigned from her position as the United Kingdom’s Minister for Devolution, Faith and Communities. She cited the loss of public confidence in the government and called on Prime Minister Keir Starmer to set a timetable for his departure. In a resignation letter dated May 12, 2026, and…
The member representing Umuahia North Constituency in the Abia State House of Assembly, Anderson Akaliro, has cried out over the destruction of farms belonging to his constituents in Umuagu Autonomous Community, Umuahia North LGA. The destruction, according to the lawmaker, was caused by cattle belonging to suspected herdsmen. Presenting a matter of urgent public importance…
By Odey Ojeka Troops of the Nigerian Army have been deployed to Ugep and Idomi communities in Yakurr LGA to restore peace and prevent further escalation of the renewed communal crisis. On ground, the soldiers are engaging both communities, urging residents to lay down their weapons and avoid confrontation with security personnel. “We are here…
The Federal Government, through the National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons, has called on civil society organisations (CSOs) to take the lead in combating the proliferation of illicit small arms and light weapons in the North-East region. The North-East Zonal Director of the centre, Major General Adamu Abubakar (retd), made…
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has called on European Union (EU) countries to deepen investment ties, strengthen cultural exchanges, and partner with the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) in areas of mutual interest to build a prosperous Abuja and Nigeria. Wike, while addressing EU Heads of Mission during a meeting…
By Joe Udo The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio at the weekend pleaded with the people of the South East, the Ndigbo, to continue to maintain peace in the country and guide the youth appropriately to shun Armed struggle against the Nigerian government. Akpabio made the appeal while at the funeral of the former…
By Abbas Bamalli The Katsina State Police Command has warned applicants for the scheduled police constable examination in the state to beware of fraudsters and racketeers seeking to exploit unsuspecting candidates. The Commissioner, Ali Umar-Fage, gave the warning in a statement issued in Katsina on Sunday by Abubakar Sadiq-Aliyu, the Command’s Spokesperson. He announced that…
The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) on Thursday announced plans to conduct a live firing exercise for cadets of the 76 Regular Course. This is contained in a statement issued by the academy’s public relations officer, Maj. Reuben Kovangiya, in Kaduna. He said the exercise, tagged “Elementary Application of Fire”, would take place from April 23…
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has congratulated Nigerians as the country marks its 65th Independence Anniversary, urging the citizens to see the bright future ahead. In his congratulatory message signed by his media aide, Leke Baiyewu, Abbas said Nigeria has come a long way through a chequered history, while the…
