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Former Federal Lawmaker, Senator Dino Melaye has called on the Kogi State Government to take urgent responsibility following the deaths of three residents of Ayetoro-Kiri in Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area, who were among 37 people abducted from an ECWA church on December 14, 2025. In a Facebook post on Sunday, the former lawmaker described the situation as a grave failure of state and federal authorities. He said the Okun people, who are taxpayers, would not remain silent if the killings and abductions continue. “The Kogi State Government must take responsibility. The death of three Ayetoro-Kiri indigenes will and should be…
The Nigeria Police Force has ordered one of its officers, caught on a viral video allegedly extorting a motorcyclist, to report to Force Headquarters for disciplinary proceedings. The force also called for the officer’s Divisional Police Officer to report for possible sanction. The incident, captured in a video widely circulating on Sunday, shows a uniformed officer, reportedly in Cross River State, stopping a motorcyclist on the roadside and demanding cash. The footage depicts the officer counting the money while the motorcyclist appears reluctant. In a Sunday statement posted on X by the Police Complaint Response Unit (@PoliceNG_CRU), the force confirmed…
In a few hours, we will be bidding 2025 goodbye and welcoming 2026 with many hopes and, expectedly, slogans. The truth is that 2025 is a year Nigerians will not forget in a hurry. It was a mixture of shock, resilience, hope, and hard lessons. The year tested institutions, citizens, and leadership. Democracy was under strain during the year, but it is still standing. There were even reports of a failed coup attempt, which authorities denied—albeit unconvincingly. Major political tensions played out within and across political parties, with the opposition Peoples Democratic Party winning the trophy as Nigeria’s number one…
The national vice chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress for the North East region, Mustapha Salihu, has dismissed the notion that those joining his party will escape prosecution by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. While speaking to journalists at his Yola private residence on Saturday night, he said the notion is designed to blackmail the administration of President Bola Tinubu, who, he claimed, has zero tolerance for corruption. Salihu’s declaration came two months after the former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, labelled APC as a new haven for fugitives fleeing from the EFCC. “It…
Knorr, a leading seasoning brand, has spread yuletide cheer across 21 markets and 30 communities spanning 10 cities nationwide, as part of its annual Share the Good campaign. A statement from the firm on Wednesday stated that the initiative reaffirmed the brand’s commitment to flavouring lives while celebrating consumers across Nigeria who have trusted Knorr to add taste to everyday meals. In a celebration that captured the true spirit of the season, Knorr expanded the reach of this year’s campaign by deepening community engagement and touching more cities than in previous editions. It stated that through the initiative, the brand…
Super Eagles and Fulham winger Samuel Chukwueze has revealed he would not take on a managerial role in football when he retires from playing, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The 26-year-old is currently on international duty with the Nigerian national team in Morocco, as the three-time AFCON winners look to add a fourth trophy to their cabinet. “It’s (coaching) more difficult because they don’t sleep, they (rack their brains) every night. Imagine being a manager, you age quickly,” the fleet-footed winger said in a video posted on X by Sky Sports. “You have to think about a lot of things: putting…
The Leader of the Senate, Opeyemi Bamidele, alongside academics, has urged policymakers, educators, and the private sector to prioritise digital skills and entrepreneurship training for graduates. Bamidele, who spoke recently at Yaba College of Technology, Lagos, highlighted global trends showing that it is no longer sustainable for governments to provide white-collar jobs for all university and polytechnic graduates. The Senate leader noted that the digital economy is now the driver of growth, emphasising that younger generations must leverage technologies such as blockchain, data analytics, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, web development, cloud computing, and digital marketing to thrive. Urging graduates to embrace…
The Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, or CLARITY Act, is moving along the appropriate timeline despite the crypto industry’s growing impatience, according to a Coinbase executive.“I completely understand why this is taking longer,” Coinbase Institutional head of strategy John D’Agostino said during an interview on CNBC on Friday.“It’s the kind of bill that is quite frankly more foundational for the growth of crypto or any real asset class,” he said, emphasizing that it makes sense for the process to take some time. Source: Cynthia LummisHe said that the CLARITY Act is a lot more complex than the Genius Act, the…
Leonardo DiCaprio was unable to appear at a California awards show on Saturday, January 3, because of the fallout of the U.S. military operation in Venezuela. DiCaprio, 51, was supposed to accept a Desert Palm Achievement Award for his acclaimed performance in Oscar contender One Battle After Another at the Palm Springs International Film Festival Awards Gala but was unable to travel to the event. “Leonardo DiCaprio is unable to join us in person tonight due to unexpected travel disruptions and restricted airspace,” a Palm Springs International Film Festival spokesperson confirmed to Us Weekly. “While we will miss celebrating with…
Residents of Apiapumtet and several other communities in Obubra Local Government Area of Cross River State have raised fresh concerns over a possible cholera outbreak, citing acute shortages of clean and safe water sources. Obubra has remained a recurring hotspot during disease outbreaks in the state, particularly cholera, with poor access to potable water identified as a major risk factor. Between 2022 and 2023, the local government area recorded about 638 suspected cholera cases and 17 deaths, making it one of the worst-hit LGAs during the period. A former Commissioner for Special Education in the administration of ex-Governor Ben Ayade,…
