On January 2, 2025, during a media chat in Abuja, Peter Obi, former governor of Anambra State and 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, criticized President Bola Tinubu’s extensive international travel since assuming office on May 29, 2023. Obi claimed that Tinubu had spent over 30% of his time—approximately 180 out of 580 days—on more than 30 publicly recorded overseas trips. He urged the President to allocate at least…

A mother has allegedly beaten her 15-year-old son to death for stealing N200 in Warri, Delta State. The tragic incident reportedly occurred on Thursday at Obire Street, off Cemetery Road in the rustic town. According to an eyewitness, who did not want to be named, the boy’s hands and legs were tied by his brother, and his body was burned with a hot knife during the punishment. The source said,…

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has declared that nobody enthroned him as governor of Rivers State, contrary to claims that some political leaders in the state made him governor. The minister, who made the remarks during a civic reception he held in honour of some Rivers State politicians loyal to him on Friday in Port Harcourt, however, admitted that he received political support from certain leaders, but…

Up to 30cm of snowfall is predicted, risking significant disruption to travel, power supplies, and rural communities disruption across UK Large swathes of the UK are preparing for significant disruption this weekend as the Met Office issues amber weather warnings for heavy snow and freezing rain. The severe conditions are expected to bring stranded vehicles, power outages, and delays or cancellations to rail and air travel. Forecasters have warned of…

As the holiday season turns our attention to festive meals like turkey and mince pies, the pressing issue of food security takes center stage. In the UK, an alarming 10 million people face food insecurity, meaning they lack consistent access to affordable, nutritious food. Compounding this crisis, the government recently warned that the climate crisis poses a serious threat to the nation’s food security. At the same time, farmers have…

Gunmen suspected to be members of the Lakurawa terrorists group have killed two policemen and rustled over 200 cows during an attack on Natsini village, Argungu Local Government Area of Kebbi State. The incident occurred on Thursday around 11pm, when the terrorists, numbering over 50 and riding motorcycles, targeted a police checkpoint along the Augie/Kangiwa road. After overpowering the officers, they proceeded to rustle cows in the village. A local…

In a dramatic turn of events,two out of the 18 suspended Local Government Chairmen in Edo State, yesterday defected to the ruling All Progressives Party, (APC) The chairmen’s defection is coming after they were suspended by Governor Monday Okpebholo after his petition, alleging insubordination, was endorsed by the Assembly. One of the Chairmen, Hon Efida Enowoghomenma of Ovia South West Local Government area, defected to the APC with eight elected…

Citing lawlessness and impunity,the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has warned against assaults on police personnel, declaring that such actions will no longer be tolerated.   Speaking during his visit to the Enugu State Command yesterday ,Egbetokun emphasised that attacks on officers were not only criminal but also an affront to the entire institution of the Nigeria Police Force.  He assured that any such incident would be met with a…

Like a bolt out of the blue, Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has sacked the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Muhammad Aliyu-Ubamdoma, and dissolved the state executive council (SEC). Also, the governor booted out the commissioners, senior special advisers, special advisers, and personal assistants. According to Daily Trust, the announcement was made during an emergency executive meeting at Government House, Lafia, on Friday, following Vice President Kashim Shetima’s…

UK mortgage approvals dropped unexpectedly in November, signaling caution among households post-Budget. Consumer credit growth hit a 29-month low as borrowing costs and stamp duty changes impacted the housing market. UK mortgage approvals unexpectedly fell in November, interrupting the gradual recovery in housing market activity. Data released by the Bank of England on Friday revealed a decline in net mortgage approvals — approvals net of cancellations — to 65,700 in…

A police officer has allegedly killed a young woman, Ifeoluwa Adekalu in Ado-Ekiti, capital of Ekiti State. According to reports, the tragic incident happened at the Okeila Police Station in the capital city on Thursday, after the police officer, said to be a personnel of the Special Unit of the Nigeria Police Force, Rapid Response Squad (RRS) in the state command accidentally discharged the bullet from his gun which hit…

The governor of Adamawa State, Ahmadu Fintiri, on Friday appointed seven new traditional rulers, among whom is Sani Ahmadu Ribadu, the younger brother of the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu. The new appointments followed the recent creation of seven monarchies by the governor. Governor Fintiri, in response to public outcry, created five chiefdoms and two emirates – comprising four second-class and three third-class statuses on December 23, 2024,. The…