Category: News
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OBI’S ADC SWITCH WON’T SHAKE 2027 – UNN PROF SAYS OBI-DIENTS FIZZLED!
Prof. Jonah Onuoha from UNN’s Political Science dept dismissed Peter Obi’s Dec 31 jump from Labour Party to African Democratic Party (ADC) as a non-event for 2027 elections—Obidient movement that rocked 2023 South-East wins has crumbled, too demoralized to revive. Onuoha told newmen in Nsukka on Friday that dashed hopes killed the hype, forcing Obi’s…
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NDA BLOWS WHISTLE ON FAKE 77RC ADMISSION SCAM!
Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) just exposed a nasty fraud where scammers are circulating bogus admission letters online, falsely claiming spots in the already-closed 77 Regular Course (RC)—pure deceit to rob hopefuls blind. Spokesperson Maj. Reuben Kovangiya clarified in Kaduna that the real admission list dropped August 19, 2025, in Daily Trust and Daily Sun newspapers…
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UN FLAGS CERVICAL CANCER AS PREVENTABLE KILLER – VACCINATE NOW!
The UN spotlights cervical cancer, the fourth most common cancer in women worldwide that claims a life every two minutes, as fully preventable and curable through HPV vaccination, early screening from age 30 (25 for HIV+ women), and timely treatment—yet unequal access ravages sub-Saharan Africa and beyond. Linked almost entirely to persistent human papillomavirus (HPV)…
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OWAN MARATHON 5TH ED: PLATEAU ATHLETES FLOOD ROSTER WITH 500+ SIGNUPS
Over 500 athletes, led by a Plateau State invasion from Abia, Ondo, Imo, Lagos, and Delta, have locked in for Saturday’s 10km Owan Marathon in Sabongida-Ora, Edo—amped up with slicker organization eyeing international stars next year. Organizer Chris Ojo, backed by Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), hailed upgrades from modest roots to global ambitions, spotting…
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AFCON 2025 GROUP STAGE BEST XI: LOOKMAN & CHELLE LEAD NIGERIA’S SHINE
Nigeria’s Ademola Lookman dazzled with creative flair and killer penetration, while Coach Eric Chelle masterminded defensive steel and slick transitions to land in the star-studded Group Stage Best XI after Morocco’s thrilling opener. Egypt’s Mohamed El Shenawy bossed goal with reflexes and leadership; defenders Noussair Mazraoui, Axel Tuanzebe, Edmond Tapsoba, and Maximilian El Abdi locked…
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LOW WORKER TURNOUT GEETS NEW YEAR RESUMPTION IN OSUN GOVT OFFICES
Government offices in Osun State capital Osogbo recorded sparse attendance Friday as civil servants resumed for 2026, with many buildings yet to buzz fully. News Agency of Nigeria correspondents noted scanty activity: Banks saw few customers; federal establishments largely empty save security at gates; Abere Secretariat had just a handful at posts. Staffer Waheed Alabi…
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OYO SLASHES 40% POST-HARVEST WASTAGE: ROADS, HUBS, WOMEN EMPOWERED
Farm fresh fix: Oyo State’s OYSADA DG Dr Debo Akande reveals aggressive push against Nigeria’s 40% produce spoilage blaming bad roads/market gaps/poor storage, now building 1,200km feeder roads to link farms to factories (2019-2025: 16 new processors, 3K+ cassava suppliers alone). Key wins: Aggregation centers curb spoilage; Fashola Hub’s 8 factories (cassava/livestock); major roads (Fashola-Shaki-Oyo)…
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COURT FIXES JAN. 7 FOR RULING ON MALAMI, WIFE, SON’S BAIL IN MONEY LAUNDRING CASE
A Federal High Court in Abuja has scheduled January 7 for ruling on bail applications by former Attorney-General Abubakar Malami SAN, his wife Bashir Asabe, and son Abubakar Abdulaziz in an EFCC money laundering probe. Justice Emeka Nwite set the date after counsels Joseph Daudu SAN (defence) and Ekele Iheanacho SAN (EFCC) adopted processes and…
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BISHOP FAGBOHUN SLAMS KUKAH: APOLOGIZE FOR TERROR SILENCE NOW
Clash of collars: Old Catholic Bishop Oluwaseun Fagbohun blasts Sokoto’s Matthew Kukah in New Year message demand public apology for ignoring terrorists/Bandits/Boko Haram in his backyard, betraying Christians amid Nigeria’s bloody insecurity surge (over 2,000 faith attacks since 2020). Fagbohun: “Silent on diocesan threats? Misleading denial of persecution ignores displaced families, razed churches, lost lives.”…
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KWARA GOV LAUNCHES EMIRATE FM WITH MEDIA RESPONSIBILITY CHARGE – FAKE NEWS WARNING
New voice on air: Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq commissioned Emirate FM 98.5 Thursday, insight: Amid rising Naija misinformation (2025 elections spiked fake reports 40% per fact-checkers), stressing ethical broadcasting to safeguard peace in volatile North-Central. Via Comm. Bolanle Olukoju: “Thriving media ecosystem via enabling biz climate—but shun unverified sensationalism eroding security.” Muslim Media Watch’s Alhaji Ibrahim…
