Nigeria’s political history has been shaped by moments of intense rivalry, but few periods remain as defining as the 2015 general elections. According to Datti Baba-Ahmed, the Labour Party’s Vice-Presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, the desperation to unseat then-President Goodluck Jonathan marked the beginning of the insecurity Nigeria is battling today. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Tuesday, Baba-Ahmed reflected on the events that fueled the atmosphere of violence and instability before and after the 2015 polls. “I contested against the late President Muhammadu Buhari in 2011. But from the moment he made that infamous security threat statement,…
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The Delta State Police Command has apprehended a 52-year-old woman, Egbule Isioma, who is suspected of being a major drug dealer in Ughelli, Delta State. According to a statement released on Tuesday, Isioma was arrested on August 29 when operatives of the Ughelli Area Command carried out a raid on criminal hideouts as part of their ongoing fight against illicit drug use and its damaging impact on the youth. Isioma, who reportedly ran a chemist shop, was arrested alongside three of her apprentices — Mercy John, Favour John, and Amarachi Ngozi. Following their arrest, police officers executed a search warrant…
In a major breakthrough against insecurity, troops of Operation Fansan Yamma (OPFY) have successfully rescued nine kidnapped victims, including women and children, during an ambush on terrorists in Shinkafi Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The rescue, confirmed by Captain David Adewusi, OPFY’s Media Information Officer, took place after security forces received credible intelligence about the movement of the kidnappers along the Isa–Shinkafi–Kaura Namoda road. According to Adewusi, the terrorists attempted to use their captives as human shields during the encounter, but the troops overpowered them in a decisive gun battle. Several terrorists were neutralized, while others fled with gunshot…
Isak Speaks After Record-Breaking Move Liverpool have confirmed the signing of Swedish striker Alexander Isak in a sensational £125 million deal, making him the most expensive player in British football history. The 25-year-old forward joins the Premier League champions on a six-year contract, surpassing the £115m fee Chelsea paid Brighton for Moisés Caicedo back in 2023. Shortly after the announcement, Isak shared his excitement about becoming a Red: “I feel amazing. It’s been a long journey to get here,” he said. “But I’m super-happy to be part of this team, this club, and everything it stands for. It’s something I’m…
The Nigerian naira has recorded its most significant single-day appreciation against the US dollar, strengthening across both the official and parallel (black) foreign exchange markets on Monday. According to data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the naira closed at ₦1,526.09 per dollar, gaining ₦5.48 from Friday’s rate of ₦1,531.57 at the official exchange window. This jump marks the strongest daily appreciation in recent weeks, surpassing last Friday’s ₦3.9 gain. The momentum was also reflected in the parallel market, where the naira traded at ₦1,533 per dollar, compared to ₦1,543 on Friday. This represents a ₦10 appreciation within a…
Arsenal were busy on transfer deadline day, finalizing moves for four first-team and youth players who left the Emirates to join new clubs. According to the club’s official announcement, Jakub Kiwior, Fabio Vieira, Sambi Lokonga, and Lucas Martin Nygaard all sealed exits before the window shut. Jakub Kiwior – The Polish defender has joined FC Porto on a season-long loan, aiming to gain valuable playing time in Portugal. Fabio Vieira – The Portuguese midfielder completed a loan switch to Hamburger SV in the Bundesliga, where he will stay for the rest of the 2025/26 campaign. Lucas Martin Nygaard – The…
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Kano State has confirmed the arrest of six young men accused of vandalizing and stealing electricity equipment in different parts of the state. According to the Corps, the suspects were apprehended at Hayin Da’e in Hotoro, Tarauni Local Government Area, after local vigilantes raised an alarm and tipped off security operatives. In a statement issued on Tuesday by the Command’s spokesperson, SC Ibrahim Idris Abdullahi, the suspects were caught in possession of stolen transformer cables believed to have been removed under the cover of night. Identities of the Suspects Those arrested…
The political atmosphere in Abuja took another interesting turn last night as the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, hosted a closed-door meeting with influential members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The meeting, which kicked off around 8:40 pm at Wike’s official residence, brought together heavyweight figures within the party who are known to share close political ties with the former Rivers State governor. Among those in attendance were: Sam Anyanwu, PDP National Secretary Dan Orbih, National Vice Chairman (South-South) Samuel Ortom, former Governor of Benue State Okezie Ikpeazu, former Governor of Abia State Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, former…
The Ogun Tech Community has renewed its call on the state government to fulfill its long-standing promise of establishing a Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (ICT). Back in 2023, Governor Dapo Abiodun announced plans to create new ministries—including Mineral Resources, Energy, and ICT/Digital Economy—during a meeting with permanent secretaries in Abeokuta. He also revealed intentions to restructure existing ministries by separating Youth from Sports to pave the way for the Ogun State Sports Commission. However, two years down the line, the creation of the Ministry of ICT is yet to become a reality. Why the ICT Ministry Matters According…
Nigerian football icon Asisat Oshoala is taking on a new challenge in her career as she seals a move to Al-Hilal in the Saudi Arabia Professional Women’s Football League. The 30-year-old forward makes the switch from Bay FC in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL), just months after joining the American club from Spanish giants FC Barcelona Femeni in February 2024. According to reports from The Athletic, Oshoala arrived in Riyadh on Monday where she successfully completed her medical tests before finalizing the deal. Her final outing for Bay FC came over the weekend in a 3–2 home loss to…