Hereditary cleric Ali Khamenei’s reaction to his death: “Lucky soul, he died in jihad

In response to reports of Ali Khamenei’s death, an Islamic cleric named Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has spoken out. He was “a lucky soul” who “died in jihad,” according to Gumi. Gumi revealed that Khamenei passed away “in jihad against killers of innocent children and women in Gaza and elsewhere” in a Facebook post he made … Read more

Middle Eastern airspace limitations cause planes to be disrupted, leading FAAN to issue a travel advice

Passengers are advised not to fly after airspace limitations in the Middle East hampered airline operations. This was announced by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN). According to a statement given to journalists in Lagos on Saturday by FAAN, numerous flights departing from Nigerian airports intended for Middle Eastern destinations, including those run by … Read more

The state of Benue has sent 23 surveillance agents to check the spread of Lassa disease

In an effort to curb the spread of Lassa fever, Dr. Paul Ogwuche, the commissioner of health and human services in the state of Benue, has announced the deployment of 23 surveillance officers to each of the 23 local government areas. The purpose of this deployment is to improve disease monitoring, contact tracing, and grassroots … Read more

Every Nigerian must do their part to ensure the country’s safety, says IGP Disu

Every Nigerian citizen must do their part to ensure the safety of their country, according to IGP Olatunji Ridwan Disu. At Saturday’s commissioning ceremony for the Oyan Divisional Police Headquarters in Oyan town, Odo-Otin local government council area, Osun State, IGP Disu made this statement. Starting in June 2023 and finishing in August 2024, the … Read more

The life of VeryDarkMan is in danger because of Seyi Tinubu

Verydarkman, a well-known critic and influencer in Nigeria, has accused Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, of threatening his life. The accusation was made by Verydarkman in an Instagram video that went viral on Friday afternoon. King Mitchy and Verydarkman have been feuding for some time now, and this is just the latest development … Read more

263 Nigerians who were trapped in the Niger Republic make it home

On Thursday, two flights operated by Sky Mali arrived in Kano from Agadez in the Republic of Niger, bringing with them approximately 263 Nigerians who had been stranded. The return was voluntary. Two groups of passengers reportedly returned to Nigeria via Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport. The action was part of continuing efforts to secure … Read more

Reducing tensions, Governor Mutfwang prohibits unauthorised roadblocks on the Plateau

All 17 of Plateau State’s local government areas have been ordered to immediately remove any and all illegal barricades by the state’s governor, Caleb Mutfwang. Additionally, he stated that the mounting of checkpoints is strictly limited to approved security personnel. A community’s leaders would be held responsible if they disobey the governor’s order, he warned. … Read more

After the seizure of their vehicle, ex-Kano commissioners accused the state government of intimidating them

After Governor Yusuf defected to the APC, several commissioners resigned and have since accused the administration of harassing them, violating their rights, and unlawfully taking their personal property. Publicly, Air Vice-Marshal Ibrahim Umar (retd.), representing the impacted officials, announced that the State Government’s Office had officially asked for the return of the vehicles assigned to … Read more

Democracy has been derided by Nigerians to a “skit” level— A lament from Showunmi

According to Segun Showunmi, the head of the Alternative Movement, Nigerians have relegated democratic engagement to “skit making.” Without citizens’ active engagement, he said, politicians are able to influence the democratic process. This was said by him on Friday at his mansion in Abeokuta, the capital of Ogun State, while hosting members of the Action … Read more