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Tension erupted in Kofan Kaura, Lafia Local Government Area of Nasarawa State on Friday as some residents were seen burning campaign posters linked to Governor Abdullahi Sule’s 2027 senatorial ambition. In the footage circulating online, the agitated residents also set fire to All Progressives Congress (APC) flags, along with brooms— the party’s symbol. The video was accompanied by chants such as “We reject rigging” and “We reject imposition,” reflecting their displeasure over the development. Reports indicate that Governor Sule had earlier publicly stated on national television that he would not pursue any elective office after completing his tenure, but later entered the race for the Nasarawa North senatorial seat. He is currently serving his second and final term as governor...

A dramatic scene unfolded at a local school after an angry mother reportedly stormed the premises to confront a teacher who allegedly cut a portion of her son's hair without her consent. According to eyewitnesses, the incident occurred during school hours when the teacher allegedly used scissors to trim part of the boy's hair for reasons that remain unclear. The student later informed his mother about what had happened, prompting her immediate visit to the school. A video circulating on social media shows the visibly upset mother demanding an explanation from school authorities and the teacher involved. She questioned why such an action was taken without first seeking permission from her or notifying the child's guardians. The incident has sparked widespread debate online, with ma...

The Consulate of Grenada in Nigeria has announced visa-free entry for Nigerian passport holders, a move aimed at strengthening trade, tourism, and investment relations between both countries. Grenada’s Consul to Nigeria, Ambassador Abidemi Sonoiki, disclosed this during an interactive session with journalists on Thursday, June 5. “Today, Grenada presents a compelling opportunity for Nigerian investors and entrepreneurs looking to access new markets beyond Africa. “We are witnessing the emergence of a strategic economic corridor between Africa and the Caribbean, one that offers immense opportunities for trade, investment, tourism, education and business growth,” Sonoiki said. He said the Caribbean nation has already approved free entry for Nigerians and is awaiting reciprocal ac...

Social media user Ifechukwu Dennis has denied allegations that he created a viral video allegedly featuring an artificial intelligence-generated voice of Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Reacting to claims circulating online, Dennis clarified that he was not responsible for producing the content, insisting that he merely reposted a video he found on another social media page. According to him, the controversial clip was already in circulation before he shared it with his followers. “I did not create the video. I collected it from a page,” Dennis stated while responding to accusations linking him to the production of the content. The video, which has generated widespread debate across social media platforms, reportedly features a voice alleged to be that of President Tinubu...

What began as a brutal terrorist attack on communities in Odeni Gida Ward of Udege Development Area, Nasarawa Local Government Area of Nasarawa State has now evolved into something even more disturbing – the apparent occupation of deserted communities by the very attackers accused of forcing residents out. Months after coordinated attacks left more than 80 people dead across several communities, survivors say the pain has not ended. Homes were burnt, food stores looted, farms abandoned, and properties worth hundreds of millions destroyed.  Yet, beyond the bloodshed and displacement, many residents now fear there may be a deliberate effort to redefine what happened and bury the truth beneath the softer language of “communal clash.” From the onset of the violence, several re...

The National Association of Nigerian Students has declared that it will not participate in protests organized by activist Omoyele Sowore and the Take It Back (TIB) Movement, accusing the group of pursuing political objectives under the guise of activism. In a statement issued in Abuja, NANS expressed concerns about the movement’s activities, alleging that its protests are driven more by political interests than genuine advocacy. The association’s president, Akinteye Babatunde Afeez, also dismissed reports questioning his status as a student, describing the claims as false and misleading. He maintained that he is a student of Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology. Akinteye further criticized Sowore and the Take It Back Movement, arguing that the blending of activism, ...

The senator representing Oyo North Senatorial District, Abdulfatai Buhari, has revealed that the 47 schoolchildren abducted by gunmen in Oyo State are being used as human shields, making rescue efforts more challenging for security agencies. According to the lawmaker, the abductors have strategically positioned the children around themselves to deter security forces from launching a direct assault on their hideouts. The pupils were reportedly kidnapped from schools in Ogbomoso and Oriire Local Government Areas, an incident that has heightened fears over growing insecurity and the spread of banditry in parts of the South-West region. Speaking during an interview on Arise Television's Prime Time programme, Buhari explained that the operation to rescue the children requires extreme c...

American Influencer, Ashlee Jenae's cause of de@th has been revealed two months after she was found in a luxury hotel in Zanzibar. The New Jersey native, real name Ashly Robinson, was pronounced de@d aged 31 on April 9 after being discovered unconscious at the Zuri Zanzibar resort. Her de@th came hours after she was heard having a 'volatile' fight with her crypto mogul fiancé Joe McCann, 45, and six days after the pair got engaged during a safari. According to local outlet, The Citizen Press, authorities concluded their investigation into Jenae's de@th and found that she d!ed by su!cide as a result of mental distress. Deputy Director of Criminal Investigations Zuberi Chembera said at a press conference in Zanzibar on Thursday, 'Through witness statements and analysis of communi...

An aide to the immediate past Minister of Power and 2027 All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirant in Oyo State, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, Femi Awogboro, has disclosed that the abductors of the Mrs Busayo John-Paul, the younger sister of the former Minister and her twin sons, Peter and Paul, are yet to contact the family. LIB reported that unknown gunmen abducted the 12-year-old twin boys and their mother in the Challenge area of Ibadan South West Local Government Area of the state on Wednesday, June 3. In a chat with The Nation, Awogboro said; “We are still searching, security agencies are still on it and they have promised safe return of the victims. Since yesterday, the family is unsettled, the victim’s husband, who is not in Nigeria, is not happy at all, but he said ...

The Presidency on Thursday said significant progress had been made towards the establishment of state police in Nigeria. The Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, said the constitutional amendments required for the implementation of state police were expected soon. Gbajabiamila spoke after a consultative meeting on state police convened by the Presidency at the State House, Abuja. In a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Gbajabiamila said discussions on the state police framework began several months ago following a directive by President Bola Tinubu. He said the process had now reached the stage of considering the required constitutional amendments. He stated, “We started deliberations i...