By Musa Usman Malomo The Borno state governor, Babagana Umara Zulum weekend laid the foundation for the construction of an eye and a dental hospital in Biu town, the headquarters of Biu local government council in southern Borno. The eye hospital has two operation theatres, consulting rooms, an administrative complex and male and female wards with…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab Lokoja, the confluence city, practically, stood still on Sunday, as eminent Nigerians, foreign diplomats, politicians from various political parties, market women and men, well wishers, among others, thronged the Maigari’s Palace, venue of the 8th Day Fidau prayers for the repose of late Hajiya Safahu Kabir Maikarfi, step mother of…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab The 1976 Nigerian coup d’état attempt was a military coup attempt which took place in Nigeria on 13 February 1976 when a faction of Armed Forces officers, led by Lieutenant Colonel Bukar Suwa Dimka, attempted to overthrow the government of General Murtala Mohammed. WATCH:
By Musa Usman Suspected kidnappers struck again in Ondo State early on Saturday, as they struck at the Ondo-Ekiti highway, killing a commercial driver, abducting passengers, while a young baby was left stranded on the road. It was learnt that the passengers boarded a bus from Lagos and were on their way to Abuja when…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab The newly affirmed Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kogi State, Hon. Muhammed Sanni Gambo, has promised to embark on a comprehensive reconciliation process aimed at uniting all aggrieved members of the party across the state. Gambo made the pledge on Tuesday while addressing party leaders, supporters and…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has disclosed that over 70 died and over 56 injured in the tanker explosion in Niger State on Saturday. The incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday along Dikko-Maje Road opposite Baddegi Station. The agency, while stating that most of the victims were burnt…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab The Lokoja Forum of Patriots (LFP), on Tuesday met with critical stakeholders to conclude arrangements for the Lokoja Boat Regatta, scheduled to hold on Saturday, October 12, 2024. Addressing the stakeholders in a meeting held at Lokoja Local Government Council Hall on Tuesday, the LFP Regatta Coordinator, Nnda Umar, said,…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has formally presented party membership cards to former presidential candidates, Peter Obi and Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, in a development that could reshape Nigeria’s political landscape. The presentation, captured in a widely circulated video, signals a new political alignment as the duo were officially welcomed into…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab After being buried alive for 24 hours, a Nigerian man, Young C, has been successfully exhumed after spending 24 hours buried alive in a coffin. This feat was announced on his Instagram account on Thursday afternoon, accompanied by the revelation that his TikTok account had been suspended. Earlier, Young C…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab Despite his voluntary visit, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has made fresh attempt to arrest a former Governor of Kogi state, Alhaji Yahaya Bello. According to Ohiare Michael, Director, Yahaya Bello Media Office, operatives of the commission laid siege to the Kogi Government Lodge in Abuja, in a…
