The political climate in Anambra State ahead of the 2025 governorship election is heating up as Young Progressives Party (YPP) candidate, Mr. Paul Chukwuma, strongly responded to recent comments made by Governor Chukwuma Soludo. During a visit to Umueri community over the weekend, Governor Soludo downplayed Chukwuma’s candidacy, suggesting that the YPP aspirant was more interested in gaining popularity than seriously contesting. In a playful remark, Soludo hinted that Chukwuma’s decision to run for office came after admiring the governor’s seat during one of his visits. However, Chukwuma did not take the comments lightly. In his reply, he advised Soludo…
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A devastating accident has shaken the Tumu Market community in Akko Local Government Area of Gombe State, as a woman lost her life in a rice milling machine mishap. The victim, identified as 32-year-old Hauwa’u Abubakar, tragically passed away on Monday after her flowing clothes got entangled in the machine while it was in motion. The accident caused a severe neck injury, and despite being rushed to the Cottage Hospital, doctors confirmed she had died on arrival. Confirming the incident, the Gombe State Police Command expressed deep sympathy, describing the event as a very unfortunate tragedy. Her remains were later…
On July 13, 2025, Barcelona’s young football sensation Lamine Yamal celebrated his 18th birthday in grand style — and one of the night’s biggest highlights was a soul-stirring performance by Attih Soul, the Spain-based Nigerian singer-songwriter. Attih Soul, known for his unique blend of R&B and soul, brought an electrifying energy to the star-studded party. His powerful vocals and heartfelt delivery had both the celebrant and his guests singing, dancing, and cheering throughout the performance. The choice of Attih Soul as the performing artist has sparked speculation that Yamal, who has openly expressed his love for African music, might count…
Ex-Nigerian international Victor Ikpeba has expressed concern over what he believes to be the Super Eagles’ biggest challenge ahead of their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against South Africa’s Bafana Bafana on Tuesday. See also; Super Eagles Slip to 8th in Second-Best Loser Ranking for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers According to Ikpeba, the constant change of managers in the Nigerian national team setup has disrupted the team’s rhythm and stability. “We have a new manager. The biggest problem is that we have changed too many managers,” Ikpeba told PrimeSports with Mahlatse. “We had one for the first two games,…
The National Orientation Agency (NOA), Niger State Directorate, has called on citizens to take an active role in promoting security by reporting suspicious activities to relevant security agencies for timely intervention. Speaking in Minna during a public roadshow, the state NOA Director, Mallam Yahaya Ibrahim Gbongbo, emphasized that security is a shared responsibility and that early reporting of potential threats can help prevent attacks in communities. According to Gbongbo, the agency has been engaging with different groups, including traders, drivers, health workers, students, and community leaders, to raise awareness about security and the importance of collective vigilance. He further explained…
The Borno State Police Command has reported the tragic death of an unidentified man whose body was discovered near a transformer located inside the University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID), Borno State. According to preliminary investigations, the man is believed to have lost his life while attempting to tamper with or steal electrical components from the transformer. Police spokesperson, ASP Nahum Kenneth Daso, confirmed that officers, working in collaboration with fire service officials, successfully recovered the body and transferred it to the hospital for further medical examination. Meanwhile, the Borno State Commissioner of Police, Naziru Abdulmajid, has issued a stern warning to…
On Sunday afternoon, tragedy struck Unguwar Kade village in the Mada district of Gusau Local Government Area, Zamfara State, when armed bandits stormed the community, opening fire on residents. The violent attack, which occurred around 3:00 p.m., claimed the lives of three people, while three others sustained injuries. According to security analyst Zagazola Makama, who shared details of the incident on X (formerly Twitter), the attackers fled the scene immediately after unleashing terror on the villagers. Following the incident, a joint security team comprising military personnel and local hunters was quickly deployed. However, the armed men had already escaped before…
The Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) has announced a major policy shift that brings relief to many nursing students across the country. In a new circular issued on September 1, 2025 (Ref: N&MCN/SG/RO/CIR/24/VOL.5/118), the Council officially abolished its long-standing rule that disqualified candidates from training after failing the Council’s professional examinations three times. This new decision takes effect from September 2025 and introduces a more flexible and student-friendly approach. Instead of outright elimination, candidates who fail any part of the professional examination will now be allowed to re-sit only the specific part they did not pass until a…
A tragic incident has struck Wang community in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State, where seven miners were killed and three others injured after armed men suspected to be Fulani militias attacked a mining site on Saturday night. Eyewitnesses disclosed that the victims were carrying out mining activities late in the night when the attackers suddenly invaded the site and opened fire, leading to multiple casualties. Confirming the attack, Christopher Luka, a youth leader in Wang, noted that the miners ignored repeated warnings from both security agencies and the recently inaugurated Agro Rangers against night mining. He emphasized that…
The Super Eagles of Nigeria are finding themselves in a tricky position as the race for the 2026 FIFA World Cup heats up. Following a 1-1 draw with South Africa on Tuesday evening, Nigeria now sits 8th in the second-best loser ranking, which could determine the remaining playoff spot for African teams. The match in Bloemfontein saw an unfortunate own goal by William Troost-Ekong, before Calvin Bassey leveled the score for Nigeria. Despite their efforts, the result left the Super Eagles with little breathing room in the qualification race. At the moment, Nigeria is in second place in Group C…