The families of victims of the 2018 Offa bank robbery have urged Nigerians to disregard persistent claims linking former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, to the tragic incident. They described attempts to politicise the tragedy as “unjust and insensitive,” stressing that their loved ones were victims of a criminal act, not pawns in political battles. In a statement made available to journalists, the families, represented by Alhaji Abdul Oseni Aditu Eniolohunpa, Hajia Mulikat Jimoh, and Mrs Danjuma Comfort, spoke during a programme on Radio TNT in Offa to address renewed debates surrounding the tragedy. Alhaji Abdul, who lost his 27-year-old son…
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Tragedy struck in Sokoto State on Sunday morning as a boat carrying more than 50 passengers capsized on its way to Goronyo Market, leaving over 40 people missing. The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) confirmed the incident in a statement, noting that rescue efforts were ongoing. The Director General of NEMA, Mrs. Zubaida Umar, said the agency immediately activated its emergency response after receiving reports of the accident. “Our teams are working with local divers and emergency responders to search for survivors and recover bodies. “About 10 persons have been rescued, while more than 40 passengers remain missing,” the agency…
Tension has gripped the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Orientation Camp in Yikpata, Edu Local Government Area, Kwara State, following reports of unusual movements of strangers around the facility. According to SaharaReporters, soldiers on guard swiftly ordered corps members to stay indoors as they investigated the development. The camp, which has remained unfenced for years, allegedly allows herdsmen and villagers to move freely in and out without restriction. This porous situation has heightened fears among corps members who say they feel exposed and unsafe. A corps member told SaharaReporters on Monday that while camp authorities tried to downplay the matter,…
The National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ajibola Basiru, has dismissed claims that President Bola Tinubu has endorsed the second-term ambition of the governor of Anambra State, Charles Soludo. He asserted that Tinubu is politically grounded enough not to engage in anti-party activities by abandoning the party candidate, Nicholas Ukachukwu, to support Governor Soludo. Speaking to newsmen, the ruling party’s scribe insisted that “President Bola Tinubu does not engage in anti-party.” Basiru equally defended the disturbing delay in constituting the campaign council three months to the governorship poll, insisting that it is not true that the APC leadership…
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has expressed dissatisfaction with the slow pace of work on the ongoing Benin-Sapele Road project, despite financial mobilisation already provided to contractors. Naija News reports that the governor, who personally drove through the 20-kilometre stretch on Sunday evening, ordered contractors handling the Edo State-funded section to appear before him and explain the delays or face sanctions. Okpebholo, accompanied by his entourage, stopped at several points along the route, including Peanut Junction, Ogheghe Junction by Akenuwa Community, and Ogheghe Road, to inspect drains, pavements and materials used for construction. The inspection also took him through traffic…
The governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, has appealed to the indigenes and residents of the state to participate actively in the continuous voters’ registration exercise. Speaking via a statement by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, on Monday, Adeleke asserted that the exercise, which begins on Monday, is a critical civic responsibility. Adeleke noted the importance of registration for those who recently entered voting age and saying all eligible voters must ensure they are duly captured in the voters’ register. Describing the 2026 governorship election as pivotal to the sustainable delivery of good governance in Osun state, the Governor called on…
Human rights lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, has claimed that former President, Goodluck Jonathan, is not interested in contesting the 2027 presidential election. Naija News reports that there have been speculations that Jonathan, a former Governor of Bayelsa State, has agreed to contest against the All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2027. Some reports also suggested that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have been mounting pressure on Jonathan to use its platform to contest the 2027 election against President Bola Tinubu. However, the Bayelsa State-born politician has kept mum on the matter. Deji, in a post on his Facebook page on Monday, stated…
The stage is set for another thrilling football season as the 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) gets underway on Friday, August 22, 2025. The NPFL campaign, which marks the 54th edition of Nigeria’s top-flight league and the 36th since its professionalisation, promises fierce competition and drama nationwide. The curtain-raiser will see defending champions Remo Stars FC lock horns with Rivers United FC at the Remo Stars Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 4:00 pm on Friday, August 22. Fans are already buzzing with anticipation as the Sky Blue Stars look to begin their title defence against one of the league’s…
Senator Ned Nwoko (APC-Delta North) has proposed for the establishment, development and management of ranches across all 774 local government areas and the Federal Capital Territory. Naija News reports that the lawmaker stated that this would enhance food security across the country. Speaking in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria Abuja, on Monday, Nwoko said that his proposal is contained in a Bill titled “A Bill for an Act to Provide for the Establishment, Development, and Management of Ranches in the 774 Local Government Areas and the Federal Capital Territory, to Promote Modern Livestock Farming, Curb Open Grazing,…
The United States government has mandated all Nigerian visa applicants to provide details of their social media activity covering the last five years. Naija News reports that the directive was given in a post by the U.S. Mission in Nigeria on X. The Embassy stated that applicants are required to list all usernames or handles they have used on every social media platform within that period when filling out the DS-160 visa application form. According to the US Mission, applicants must certify the accuracy of their submissions before signing and submitting the form. It warned that failure to disclose social media…
