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The FCT Police Command has confirmed the death of six persons, with 14 cars burnt in a devastating accident in Abuja that triggered a wildfire. The spokesperson of the command, SP Josephine Adeh, who confirmed the incident, noted that the command deeply regrets the tragic motor vehicle accident that occurred on March 19, 2025, at around 6:58 PM before Nyanya Bridge. According to her, a distress call was received by the Karu Division reporting a horrifying scene. She explained that a Dangote trailer, heavily loaded with cement and approaching Nyanya Bridge from AYA, lost control and crashed into stationary…

…PDP accuses gov of wooing chairmen with N2mEdo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has predicted that President Bola Tinubu will win the 2027 presidential election with a landslide.   The governor disclosed this at the New Festival Hall of Government House, Benin City while addressing chairmen of the 17 local councils who dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC).  Okpebholo, who praised Tinubu’s leadership style, said steps that previous administrations were afraid to take, which would have put the nation on a sound footing, have been taken by the President, especially the removal of the contentious fuel subsidy.  He…

The National Agency for the Control of AIDS on Wednesday reassured Nigerians, particularly those living with HIV, that the country has a steady supply of antiretroviral drugs. This assurance came after a statement from the World Health Organisation regarding the disruption in the supply of HIV treatments in several countries, including Nigeria, following the United States’ decision to halt foreign aid. The WHO highlighted the potential impact of this decision on HIV programmes in Nigeria, Haiti, Kenya, Lesotho, South Sudan, Burkina Faso, Mali, and Ukraine. At a press briefing on Monday, WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Ghebreyesus, warned that the U.S.…

Suspended Rivers State House of Assembly has backed the declaration of state of emergency on the state by President Bola Tinubu, who removed the governor, Siminalayi Fubara, and his deputy, Prof Ngozi Nma Odu, from office. The assembly in a statement signed by the speaker, Martin Chike Amaewhule, in Port Harcourt, claimed that the declaration was as a result of the refusal of the Governor of the state to adhere and implement the Supreme Court judgement in the state. He said: “The condition of our dear Rivers State today is mainly because of the malfeasance of the governor who serially…

Nigeria and Valencia striker Sadiq Umar has been rewarded for his exceptional performances in March with nominations for two of La Liga’s most prestigious awards, Soccernet.ng reports. The Super Eagles forward is among the contenders for the La Liga Player of the Month and Goal of the Month awards, following his immediate impact since joining Valencia on loan from Real Sociedad. Despite one round of fixtures still remaining in March, La Liga has announced the final shortlist for the Player of the Month, with Sadiq making the cut alongside Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappé, Real Betis playmaker Isco, Celta Vigo’s Marcos…

Former Bayelsa State Governor, Seriake Dickson, on Wednesday, faulted President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, describing it as a ‘power grab.’ The senator representing Bayelsa West also vowed to mobilise his colleagues to ensure that the President does not get the needed support to validate his action. Dickson disclosed this in an interview with selected journalists in Abuja. He said, “It is unconstitutional. Most people see this as a power grab. Is there a constitutional provision mandating the president to declare a state of emergency? Yes, but you’ve got to scrutinise it and see…

SMBLF condemns action, says it is anti-democraticA legal advocacy group, Bola Ahmed Tinubu (BAT) Lawyers, has defended President Bola Tinubu’s recent declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, describing it as a “constitutional, courageous, and genius leadership decision.” National Convener of the group, Abibat Bankole-Apena, said that the President acted within the confines of the law, citing Section 305 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), which empowers the President to declare a state of emergency in situations of “actual breakdown of public order and public safety” or “clear and present danger” that threatens national security. The group…

Agency The World Health Organisation has raised the alarm over the rate of tuberculosis spread in Anambra State with no fewer than two in 1,000 residents affected. The Zonal TB Officer of the WHO for the southeastern part of the country, Dr Ufuomah Eduh, announced this on Wednesday in Awka. He was making a remark at the end of a week-long training of general health workers on Direct Observed Treatment Short-course expansion for TB, Leprosy and Buruli Ulcer. According to him, Direct Observed Treatment Short-course is a strategy for managing and controlling TB with the primary goal of curing patients…

1 hour ago Buba Galadima is a chieftain of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), having defected from APC shortly after former President Muhammadu Buhari was inaugurated as President. 1 hour ago Troubled by the mass exodus of party members to the All Progressives Congress (APC), the Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Delta State, Solomon Arenyika, has summoned an emergency meeting with Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s political aides and other stakeholders. 1 day ago The Social Democratic Party (SDP) has dismissed claims that President Bola Tinubu owns or bankrolls the party, maintaining that it remains an independent entity…

The 2024 CAF Player of the year award winner, Ademola Olajade Lookman, has revealed he has positive feelings about the Super Eagles under Eric Chelle, Soccernet.ng reports. The 27-year-old attacker touched down Kigali on Monday, alongside William Troost-Ekong, Calvin Bassey, Ola Aina and Alex Iwobi ahead of Nigeria’s crucial World Cup qualifier against Rwanda on Friday. After the team’s second training session, Lookman admitted he’s feeling positive about the ideas Eric Chelle has implemented among the rest of his teammates. Ademola Lookman Celebrating his goal against Angola at the 2023 AFCON in Cote D Ivoire. [Photo credit/Imago] Get Our Sports…