Former Kogi State Deputy Governor, Edward Onoja, has opened up about the reasons former Governor Yahaya Bello did not back him as his successor. Speaking during an interview on the Mic On podcast on Saturday, Onoja explained that Bello, despite earlier promises, chose Governor Usman Ododo over him. According to Onoja, Bello personally told him three major reasons behind the decision: “Too Qualified” for the Role: Bello reportedly said Onoja’s capacity was overwhelming and might not fit his succession plan. Lack of Popularity Among His People: The former governor claimed that some people in Kogi East did not fully support…
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Galatasaray head coach, Okan Buruk, has provided clarity on the injury situation of star striker Victor Osimhen ahead of the Turkish giants’ away UEFA Champions League encounter with Eintracht Frankfurt on Thursday. The Nigerian forward is currently nursing an ankle ligament injury, which he picked up while representing the Super Eagles in their international fixture against Rwanda last weekend. Due to the setback, the 26-year-old was absent in Galatasaray’s 2-0 Super Lig victory over Eyüpspor at the Eyüp Stadyumu on Saturday. Goals from Mauro Icardi and Yunus Akgün sealed all three points for Buruk’s men, but Osimhen’s absence was noticeably…
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has officially cleared Air Peace co-pilot, David Bernard, of any wrongdoing in the recent runway excursion incident involving an Air Peace aircraft at the Port Harcourt International Airport. The incident occurred on July 13, 2025, when the aircraft veered off the runway during landing. According to a preliminary report released by the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB), the jet touched down 2,264 meters from the runway threshold, far beyond the standard touchdown zone, before eventually halting 209 meters into the clearway. Further investigations revealed that initial toxicology tests carried out on members of the…
The United States government has announced fresh sanctions targeting two key Sudanese Islamist actors—Gebreil Ibrahim Mohamed Fediel and the Al-Baraa Bin Malik Brigade (BBMB)—accusing them of worsening Sudan’s ongoing crisis. In a statement released over the weekend, the US State Department revealed that both parties played major roles in escalating the conflict, undermining peace efforts, and obstructing Sudan’s fragile democratic transition. The US Treasury Department confirmed the sanctions under an Executive Order against “Persons Destabilizing Sudan and Undermining the Goal of a Democratic Transition.” According to officials, this move is designed to reduce Islamist influence in Sudan while also limiting…
The Depot and Petroleum Products Marketers Association of Nigeria (DAPPMAN) has strongly criticized Dangote Refinery’s fuel distribution model, describing it as misleading and harmful to the petroleum industry. This reaction follows the recent clash between the National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) and Dangote Refinery over its plan to distribute petroleum products across Nigeria. On Thursday, Dangote Refinery announced that it would roll out nationwide fuel and diesel distribution using 4,000 compressed natural gas (CNG) trucks. However, the move sparked major backlash from industry stakeholders. DAPPMAN’s Position According to DAPPMAN, Dangote’s claims of providing “free delivery” to…
Blaqbonez, the acclaimed Nigerian rapper, singer, and songwriter, has unveiled his latest single, “Everlasting Taker.” Released under Chocolate City, this powerful track follows his previously trending release, “Go Crazy.” With its infectious rhythm and lyrical brilliance, “Everlasting Taker” further cements Blaqbonez’s reputation as one of the most innovative voices in the Nigerian music scene. For fans of quality music, this is undoubtedly a must-add to your playlist. Stream Blaqbonez – Everlasting Taker now and kindly share your thoughts below! Download Now
Knucks, a highly talented Nigerian singer-songwriter, has made a remarkable entry into the music scene with his latest release, “Goldtooth.” Adding even more depth to the track, celebrated rapper Blaqbonez delivers a standout feature, infusing the record with his unique style and captivating vocals, creating a truly engaging listening experience. Stream Knucks – Goldtooth Ft. Blaqbonez now and kindly share your thoughts below! Download Now
The Yobe State Police Command has reported the arrest of a 22-year-old man accused of sexually assaulting an 11-year-old girl. The suspect was apprehended by officers from the Fika Divisional Headquarters following a distress call from the girl’s guardian. According to the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Dungus Abdulkarim, the suspect, Ishiaku Bukar, allegedly lured the young girl to his farm under the guise of offering help, promising a reward, but instead took advantage of her vulnerability. The arrest took place on September 13, 2025, around 7:00 AM in Maiduwa Village, Fika Local Government Area. During questioning, the suspect reportedly…
The Niger State Judiciary has taken a bold step toward strengthening access to justice with the introduction of new updates to the practice direction for Small Claims Courts. According to a statement signed by the Chief Registrar of the Niger State High Court, Barrister Amina Laminde Musa Saidu, the revised practice direction (published in State Gazette No. 16 of 2025) replaces the 2018 guidelines and introduces reforms designed to make justice delivery faster, simpler, and more transparent. Key Updates Introduced Increased Financial Threshold The claim limit for Small Claims Courts has been raised from ₦3 million to ₦5 million. This…
Jamflash News Report — Calm has been restored in Dadu community, located in Kwali Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), following a violent clash between farmers and herders on Friday. According to reports from security analyst Zagazola Makama, the confrontation began after cattle allegedly strayed into and destroyed a beneseed farm belonging to a resident, Mr. Yunana Garba. The situation escalated quickly. In the heated exchange, Garba’s son, Yunana Naroka, was struck on the head with a machete, while Garba himself sustained an injury to the neck after being hit with a grazing stick. A Fulani woman, Amina…