Month: March 2025
Tinubu Gifts 7,000 Bags of Rice to APC Members in Zamfara as Ramadan Package
President Bola Tinubu has distributed 7,000 bags of rice to members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Zamfara State as part of a “Ramadan package” aimed at alleviating economic hardship among party members and less-privileged individuals in the state. The gesture, which underscores the president’s commitment to supporting his party and vulnerable citizens, was…
Rivers Sole Administrator Confirms Release of Withheld Allocations, Vows Accountability in Salary Payments
The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Ibok-Ete Ibas, has confirmed the release of withheld local government allocations, pledging to address delays in salary payments and enforce financial accountability across the state’s local government areas. Ibas made the announcement during a meeting with Heads of Local Government Administrators in Port Harcourt, describing the gathering as a…
Akpabio Tried to Silence Me for Opposing Tinubu’s Emergency Rule in Rivers – Seriake Dickson
Senator Seriake Dickson, representing Bayelsa West, has accused Senate President Godswill Akpabio of attempting to censor him during a plenary session where he opposed President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State. Dickson, a former governor of Bayelsa State, revealed that he led a walkout from the Senate chamber on March…
18 Passengers Abducted from ABC Transport Bus in Kogi Spend Five Days with Kidnappers
The Kogi State government has confirmed that 18 passengers abducted from an ABC Transport bus on Sunday, March 16, 2025, are still being held captive by kidnappers. The victims, including the driver, were traveling from the South-East to Abuja when their bus was hijacked by gunmen at Oloma in Ofu Local Government Area, a border…
Sowore Criticizes Atiku, El-Rufai-Led 2027 Coalition, Warns Nigerians Against ‘Political Opposition Scam’
Former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, has strongly criticized the newly formed coalition led by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and ex-Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, aimed at challenging President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 elections. Sowore labeled the coalition as a “political opposition scam” and warned Nigerians against falling…
Nigerian Air Force Conducts Precision Airstrikes, Disrupts Terrorist Operations in North-East and North-West
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has carried out a series of precision airstrikes between March 17 and 19, 2025, targeting terrorist hideouts in the North-East and North-West regions. The coordinated operations successfully eliminated scores of insurgents and significantly disrupted their activities, marking a major victory in Nigeria’s ongoing fight against terrorism. According to Group Captain…
Osun State Governor Imposes Curfew on Ifon and Ilobu Communities Amid Renewed Land Dispute Crisis
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has reimposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew on Ifon and Ilobu communities following a fresh outbreak of violence over a longstanding land dispute. The curfew, which takes effect from 6 pm to 6 am, was announced on Friday, March 21, 2025, after gunmen reportedly invaded Ilobu community, resulting in one fatality, shootings,…
Heathrow Airport Shuts Down Amid Major Power Outage from Nearby Fire, Affecting Over 1,300 Flights
London’s Heathrow Airport, one of the world’s busiest travel hubs, has been forced to shut down completely following a major power outage caused by a large fire nearby. The closure has disrupted over 1,300 flights, affecting an estimated 145,000 passengers and causing widespread travel chaos across Europe, North America, and beyond. Heathrow authorities have advised…
Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah Sworn In as Namibia’s First Female President
Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has made history as Namibia’s first female president, being sworn in during the country’s 35th Independence Day ceremony at the State House. Chief Justice Peter Shivute administered the oath of office on Friday, with outgoing President Nangolo Mbumba officially handing over power. Nandi-Ndaitwah, 72, secured victory in last year’s election with 57% of…
UN Agency Reports Record-High Migrant Deaths in 2024, Nearly 9,000 Lives Lost
The United Nations migration agency has reported that 2024 marked the deadliest year on record for migrants, with nearly 9,000 confirmed deaths on treacherous routes worldwide. The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) revealed that at least 8,938 people lost their lives while attempting dangerous journeys in search of better opportunities, with the Sahara Desert and…