‘They killed my father’ – Boy vows to join army, revenge against bandits (VIDEO)

A young boy identified as Umar, from Magami town in Gusau Local Government Area of Zamfara State, has vowed to join the Nigerian Army and seek justice for his father, who was allegedly killed by suspected bandits.

 

SEC cracks down on ‘Dangote refinery IPO’ adverts, says no application filed yet

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has directed capital market operators to stop promoting a purported initial public offering (IPO) by Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals FZE.

 

‘Bereft of common sense’ — Supreme Court fines lawyer N50m over ‘frivolous’ application on Gwandu emirate case

The Supreme Court has fined S.M. Danyaro, counsel to Mustapha Jokolo, N50 million for attempting to reopen the legal dispute over the Gwandu emirate stool through an application seeking a review of the apex court’s final judgment.

 

‘I’ll Never Tell a Man How Much I Earn’ — Nancy Isime

Nancy Isime, the Nigerian actress, says she never discusses her earnings with her partner and doesn’t expect him to share his either.

 

TRAILER: Sequel to Mount Zion’s 1993 classic ‘Agbara Nla’ to hit cinema Oct 1

Mike Bamiloye, the ace filmmaker and Mount Zion Faith Ministries founder, has confirmed the upcoming cinema release of ‘Agbara Nla: The Return,’ a reimagined version of his 1993 Christian blockbuster that became a landmark production in Nigeria’s faith-based film industry.

 

Wizkid to host album pre-release party in Paris June 25

Wizkid, the Grammy-winning Nigerian artiste, will host an exclusive pre-release party for his upcoming album in Paris, France.

 

Akpabio Orders Full Senate Attendance for State Police Vote

  

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has called on all senators to attend Wednesday’s plenary session as the National Assembly prepares to vote on a proposed constitutional amendment seeking to establish state police across Nigeria.

 

Sowore Calls for Mass Mobilisation Against Tinubu’s Government

 African Action Congress, AAC, presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has called on Nigerians to rise against what he described as ‘this oppressive regime’.

 

Ex-Kebbi APC Chairman, Besse dies in bandits’ captivity

 A former chairman of the Kebbi State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Alhaji Muhammadu Besse, has died in bandits’ captivity.

 

Ekiti Guber: ‘They Owe Nigerians an Explanation’ — Abati on APC Chair Serving as ‘INEC Observer’

 Former presidential spokesperson and Arise TV anchor, Reuben Abati, has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to explain to Nigerians why the Edo State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, allegedly served as the commission’s observer in the just concluded Ekiti State governorship election.

 

Senate Adjourns State Police Debate to Mourn Late Rep Yaya Tongo

The Nigerian Senate on Tuesday suspended its emergency plenary session, halting deliberations on the much-anticipated State Police Bill, to honour the memory of Hon. Yaya Tongo, a member of the House of Representatives who recently passed away.

Two ‘ISWAP spies’ killed while crossing into Nigeria from Cameroon

 Troops of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) have killed two suspected ISWAP spies while attempting to cross into Nigeria from Cameroon through the border area in Borno state.

 

Burna Boy becomes African artiste with most Billboard Hot 100 entries

 Burna Boy, the Grammy-winning Nigerian singer, has made history, becoming the African artiste with the highest number of entries on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.

 

Sowore’s Arrest a National Disgrace — Timi Frank

Timi Frank, former deputy national publicity secretary of the All Progressives Congress, has demanded the immediate release of activist and presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore.

 

Reps Minority Caucus Adopts Gbajabiamila’s Legacy as Opposition Benchmark

The Deputy Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Abdussamad Dasuki, has pledged to lead a principled opposition that prioritizes accountability, transparency, and good governance, stressing that the caucus will not oppose government policies merely for political reasons.