The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted haziness across the country from Sunday to Tuesday. NiMet’s Weather outlook released on Saturday in Abuja envisaged moderate dust haze on Sunday with a horizontal visibility range of 2km to 5km over the northern and North-Central regions. ” With localised visibilities of less than or equal to 1km expected over parts of Yobe, Kano, Katsina, Gombe, Bauchi, Kaduna, Jigawa and Niger. ” However, parts of Kogi, Kwara and Benue will experience a few clouds in a hazy atmosphere. “In the southern parts of the country, cloudy skies with spells of sunshine are expected…
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The embattled National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Samuel Anyanwu, has revealed that certain party leaders were hell-bent on forcing him out of office because of his insistence on due process, respect for the rule of law and his long-standing relationship with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Chief Nyesom Wike. Anyanwu told Sunday Vanguard that some of the party’s leaders from his zone (South East) consider him a stumbling block to their political ambitions, part of which include taking over the party structure. He said, “I was validly nominated and elected as National Secretary…
The Ooni of Ife, Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II, on Friday welcomed his queen, Yeye Omi Oodua, Olori Ashley Ogunwusi, and their son, Prince Ademakinwa, in a grand homecoming ceremony. The event drew a distinguished gathering of traditional rulers, dignitaries, and well-wishers who came to celebrate this historic occasion. Prince Ademakinwa was born on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at Princess Royal Hospital in London, United Kingdom, a joyous news first shared by the Ooni on his official Instagram page.
The Joint Action Movement of Nigeria (JAMN) has strongly criticized former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, accusing him of political opportunism and a lack of credibility in public affairs. In a statement signed by JAMN Chairman, Lawal Sani Ningi, and Secretary, Deborah Kantiok, the group dismissed El-Rufai as unfit for any statesmanlike role, alleging that his recent political interventions are driven by self-interest and inflammatory rhetoric rather than national interest. “This intervention serves as a stark reminder of El-Rufai’s unfitness for any position that demands statesmanship, credibility, or sound judgment. His unsolicited comments, marked by derogatory language and a blatant…
The Nigerian Military has confirmed the killing of two notorious terrorist kingpins, Kachalla Gwammade and Kachalla Shehu, during an operation in Zamfara State. Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, announced the development at the closing ceremony of the CDS Joint Task Force Commanders Conference in Abuja. According to him, the elimination of the two terrorists has put their leader, Bello Turji, under significant pressure, forcing him into a desperate search for escape routes. The operation, carried out under “Operation Show No Mercy,” also led to the neutralization of four of their foot soldiers in Ruwan Dawa village, Maru Local…
A violent clash broke out between soldiers and secondary school students in Abako town, Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue State following a dispute over a female student’s earrings. During the altercation, students set fire to an Army checkpoint after soldiers allegedly opened fire, injuring some of them. According to Peter Anabde, a teacher at the school, the conflict began when a soldier, who was in a romantic relationship with a student named Veronica, gifted her a pair of earrings. Trouble started when Veronica wore the earrings to school, violating the dress code. The head girl seized them as part…
A Board of Trustees (BoT) member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Bode George, has called for calm among party leaders and members amid the ongoing leadership crisis. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today, George expressed concern that if the internal conflict persists, the PDP could become a rudderless ship. He urged party elders to act responsibly and ensure fairness in resolving the crisis. “I appeal to everyone as an elder, one of those elected at the very first elective convention of the party in December 1999. This is not the time to use the party’s structure to undermine people,”…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, on Saturday, said it has secured the conviction of a medical doctor, Dr Geraldine Orok, for N127m fraud. A statement by the anti-graft agency, on its X handle on Saturday, said a Federal High Court, sitting in Calabar, Cross River State, presided over by Justice Rosemary Oghogho-rie convicted and sentenced Ita to seven years imprisonment. Ita was prosecuted by the Uyo Directorate of the EFCC on a 12-count charge, bordering on forgery and diversion of funds to the tune of N127m. One of the charges reads: “That you, Dr Geraldine Orok Ita ‘F’ on…
The Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company has restored power supply to Kaduna and all its franchise states. The firm has also promised to review its past actions. The decision was reached after the state governor, Uba Sani, convened a meeting with both the management and workers on Friday. Recall that the labour unions of Kaduna Electric embarked on an industrial action last Sunday. This followed the decision of the management to sack 444 workers, thereby plunging Kaduna, Zamfara, Sokoto and Kebbi states into darkness, following power outage. At the end of the meeting, Mr Sani promised to be the ‘guarantor’ as he…
Nollywood actress, Iyabo Ojo’s daughter, Priscilla Ojo, has tied the knot with her Tanzanian lover and singer, Juma Mkambala, popularly known as Juma Jux. The wedding took place on Friday, in Tanzania, the home country of the groom. The wedding brought together friends and families from Nigeria and Tanzania. The occasion also attracted congratulatory messages from Nigerian celebrities who took to their Instagram pages to celebrate the new couple. Actress Mercy Aigbe wrote, “My Baby is Taken @its.priscy. Congratulations my love. Ore Iya Iyawo mode fully activated! …..To God be the glory!.” Actress Toyin Abraham also wrote, “My Prisykoko.” Another…