Cross River gas explosion victims rise to 60, commissioner assess damage

 

The number of victims affected by the gas explosion that occurred in Calabar, Cross River State, on Saturday has risen to 60.

I was in meeting where Wike promised to hold PDP down for Tinubu – Gov Makinde

 

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has attributed the crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to an alleged plot by Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, to hold the party down for President Bola Tinubu in 2027.

Bandits abduct six worshippers in Kwara church

 

Bandits on Sunday morning abducted eight worshippers an ECWA church in Omugo, Oro-Ago community in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State.

Police arrest man for r@ping, killing woman in Ondo

 

The Ondo State Police Command on Sunday said it had arrested a 21-year-old man, Alabi Anthony, for allegedly r@ping and killing a woman, Olaseni Veronica, at Iboropa community in Akoko North-East Local Government Area.

Shettima arrives Lagos to brief Tinubu on Borno situation

 

Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in Lagos to brief President Bola Tinubu on his on-the-spot assessment of the security situation in Maiduguri, Borno State, following his recent visit to the region.

Ogun ODP Chieftain decries President's, governor's grip on party leadership

 

An Ogun State chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party and convener of The Alternative Movement, Segun Showunmi, has decried the control of party leadership by presidents and governors, saying the trend undermines Nigeria’s democratic culture.

Iran threatens complete closure of Hormuz if US targets powerplants

 

Iran’s military threatened on Sunday to completely shut down the strategic Strait of Hormuz if US President Donald Trump acts on threats to target the country’s power plants.

Ex-deputy governor aspirant warns of incoming defections in Bayelsa APC

A former deputy governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress in the 2023 general elections in Bayelsa State, Great MacIver, has expressed concerns over an impending implosion in the state chapter of the party.

LeBron James breaks NBA appearance record as Lakers win thriller

LeBron James broke the NBA record for most regular-season games played on Saturday, taking the court for his 1,612th game in the Los Angeles Lakers last-gasp 105-104 victory against the Orlando Magic.

NLC demands urgent overhaul, single energy ministry over continuous blackouts

 

The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has decried the continued paralysis of the nation’s power sector, calling for a radical overhaul of the sector.

Over 150 bandits reportedly drown in Sokoto River

 

At least 150 suspected bandits have reportedly drowned after a boat conveying them capsized in Sabon Gida area of Sokoto State.

Ekiti youth group vow to resist imposed senatorial candidate

A political group, the Ekiti North Progressive Youth Alliance, has made a case for Ikole Local Government Area to produce the next senator representing Ekiti North Senatorial District in the 2027 general elections, citing equity, justice and fair play.

Police nab suspected NSCDC officer, 2 others over alleged robbery in Anambra

The Anambra Police Command has arrested a suspected Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) officer and two others over alleged robbery in Ogidi, Idemili North Local Government Area.

Zamfara APC set to formally welcome Gov Lawal

 

The Zamfara chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has concluded arrangements to formally welcome Dauda Lawal into the party.

FG reveals plans to scrap common entrance, introduce Learner Identification Number (LIN)

 

The Federal Government has unveiled plans to introduce a Learner Identification Number (LIN) for pupils from primary school level, in a bid to monitor their academic journey and tackle the alarming dropout rate across the country.