Category: News
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ABDULRAZAQ UNVEILS N644BN 2026 BUDGET TO LOCK DOWN SECURITY, SPARK JOBS IN KWARA
Kwara Gov AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq dropped a massive N644bn “Budget of Consolidation and Sustained Growth” Monday before state lawmakers, stacking 65.98% on capital firepower to wrap ongoing mega-projects, crush kidnapping via security tech/vehicles and turbocharge jobs—while 34% fuels worker perks, vulnerable aid and human capital like teacher allowances and doc pay bumps amid N1,400/$ exchange bets.…
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NYC HAILS AMBASSADOR PRINCE MAGBO AS YOUTH INSPIRATION KING ON BIRTHDAY BLOWOUT
The Nigerian Youth Congress unleashed a tidal wave of birthday love today for Ambassador Prince Magbo, celebrating his trailblazing journey of service that lights fires under Naija’s young hustlers-from policy, pushes to community lifts-praying his new year unleashes peace, ironclad health, divine open doors, wisdom bombs and unstoppable favor to crank his impact into overdrive…
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MZUGH U TIV WORLDWIDE CROWNS GENERAL JT AUN EXCELLENCE ICON AT GBOKO TIV DAY BLOWOUT
Gboko erupted in cheers Saturday as MZUGH U TIV Worldwide and the Tiv Traditional Council draped General JT Aun with the Award of Excellence at the Tiv Day bash, honoring his powerhouse push in humanitarian hustle, youth job jams and widow welfare that slashes unemployment and sparks self-reliance across Tiv Nation, turning silent sacrifices into…
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PAPIRI KIDS’ FULL RESCUE PROVES NIGERIA’S IRON RESOLVE TO SHIELD ITS OWN
Info Minister Alhaji Mohammed Idris hailed Sunday’s liberation of the last 130 St. Mary’s Catholic School kids and staff from Papiri, Niger—capping the full 230-victim freedom with zero souls left in chains—as a blazing testament to Nigeria’s unyielding commitment to protect every citizen, no matter the odds. Idris confirmed the feds handing over the fresh…
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NIGERIA MOURNS ANGOLA’S STATESMAN FERNANDO SANTOS WITH DEEP CONDOLENCES
Foreign Affairs Minister Amb. Yusuf Tuggar led Nigeria’s heartfelt tribute Sunday to Angola’s former Vice-President Fernando “Nando” Santos, hailing him as a liberation war hero, post-independence powerhouse and architect of modern Angola through roles from Vice-Minister to National Assembly President sharing profound grief with Angolan kin over a true African pillar of unity and progress.…
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SEN YARI VOWS NORTH’S FULL BACKING FOR TINUBU’S 2027 RE-ELECTION BID
Former NGF chair Sen. Abdul’aziz Yari lit up his Obaloyin of Yorubaland installation Sunday in Oyo, declaring Northern Nigeria’s payback time rallying full electorate support for President Bola Tinubu’s second term after SW’s pivotal role in delivering Buhari’s 2015-2019 wins through Tinubu’s blueprint, cash and hustle that sealed the North’s power dream. Crowned by Alaafin-appointed…
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DHQ LOCKS DOWN NIGERIA WITH TROOPS AND AIR POWER FOR SAFE CHRISTMAS
Defence Headquarters ramped up nationwide security Sunday ahead of Yuletide, surging extra troops, elite special forces and air assets to crush threats blanketing vulnerable spots, major roads and hotspots with patrols, checkpoints and sky-high surveillance to let Nigerians party in peace amid bandit and terror shadows. Maj.-Gen. Michael Onoja, Defence Media Operations Director, detailed the…
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RANGERS GRIND OUT 2-1 NPFL WIN OVER IKORODU IN ENUGU SHOWDOWN
Enugu Rangers snagged a gritty 2-1 victory Sunday at Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium in Week 18 NPFL action, with Godwin Obaje nodding home Kenechukwu Agu’s 33rd-minute free-kick bender before Chidiebere Nwobodo blasted the insurance goal in the 75th—holding off Ikorodu City’s late stoppage-time reply to stay level on 29 points after 18 games. The Flying Antelopes…
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NPFL MATCH DAY 18: EL-KANEMI STUNS ENYIMBA, REMO FALLS IN THRILLER
NPFL Match Day 18 delivered Sunday fireworks with El-Kanemi Warriors edging Enyimba 3-2, Kano Pillars clipping Plateau United 2-1, and Enugu Rangers holding off Ikorodu City 2-1—while Bendel Insurance pulled a 3-2 stunner over Remo Stars, Shooting Stars nicked Niger Tornadoes 2-1, and Kwara United blanked Bayelsa 2-0 amid Wikki’s 0-0 stalemate. Abia Warriors kept…
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NIGER POLICE CONFIRM ALL 230 PAPIRI SCHOOLKIDS FREE FROM KIDNAPPER HELL
Niger Police dropped joyous news Sunday: the last 130 students and staff from St. Mary Catholic School in Agwara’s Papiri are finally out safe, slamming the door on a month-long nightmare that kicked off Nov. 21—after ops freed the first 100 on Dec. 8, reuniting families for Yuletide amid Gov. Umar Bago’s cheers for NSA…
