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Over 250 members of the Bnei Menashe community from India, who trace their claimed ancestry to one of the lost tribes of Israel, have arrived in Israel as part of a government-supported immigration program. The group’s relocation is part of ongoing efforts to bring Bnei Menashe families to Israel under the country’s Jewish immigration policy. […]
Continue ReadingYusuf Buhari, son of former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari, has officially announced his intention to contest for a seat in the House of Representatives ahead of the 2027 general elections. Yusuf revealed that he will be vying to represent the Daura/Sandamu/Mai’adua federal constituency under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). According to sources […]
Continue ReadingThe Oyo State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of three individuals suspected to be involved in a kidnapping incident in Ido Local Government Area of the state. According to the police, the suspects were linked to the abduction of a resident in the area. Acting on credible intelligence, operatives swung into action, leading to […]
Continue ReadingIyabo Obasanjo has urged the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State to ensure fairness and inclusivity in its ongoing power-sharing discussions ahead of the 2027 governorship election. She made the call following a recent consensus arrangement within the party that produced a governorship candidate for the next election cycle. According to […]
Continue ReadingTwelve women and children have reportedly escaped from captivity following the recent mass abduction in Ngoshe, Borno State, where Boko Haram insurgents kidnapped about 416 residents. According to local sources, the victims managed to flee in the aftermath of the attack, though the majority of those abducted are still unaccounted for. Community leaders say search […]
Continue ReadingSenator Barau Jibrin has distributed 47 cars and 282 motorcycles to leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano North, as part of his ongoing empowerment programme aimed at strengthening grassroots mobilization. The distribution exercise, which took place in Kano, saw party stakeholders and loyalists receive the vehicles to support their political activities and […]
Continue ReadingMedia personality and politician Dele Momodu has cautioned that Nigeria’s 2027 presidential election could be fiercely contested, describing it as a “war” in terms of political intensity and competition. Momodu made the remark while addressing concerns about the future of Nigeria’s democracy, stressing that the stakes in the next general election would be significantly higher […]
Continue ReadingTension is reportedly rising within the cabinet of Bola Ahmed Tinubu following the recent dismissal of key ministers, a development said to have unsettled several members of the Federal Executive Council. Sources within government circles suggest that the sudden removal of Wale Edun, who served as Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, […]
Continue ReadingNigerian troops under Operation Hadin Kai have recorded a major success in a clearance operation along the Lake Chad waterways in Borno State, where they reportedly neutralised over 30 terrorists and destroyed several boats used by the insurgents. The operation, carried out in the lake’s difficult terrain, targeted militant movements and logistics routes across the […]
Continue ReadingThe Nigerian Army has announced plans to conduct a shooting exercise in Ohafia, Abia State, as part of its routine training operations. In a public notice, residents of the area were advised not to panic at the sound of gunfire, as the exercise is controlled and aimed at enhancing the operational readiness of troops. The […]
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