One-Party Dominance Not A Threat As APC Now United, Agbakahi Says
A chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), George Agbakahi, has dismissed concerns over Nigeria sliding into a one-party system, insisting that a one-party dominant structure is not necessarily harmful to democracy. Agbakahi made the remarks on Monday while speaking as a guest on Arise Television, where he attributed
Police Invite Danagogo Over Alleged Plot Against Wike
The Rivers State Police Command has invited a former Secretary to the State Government, Tammy Danagogo, for questioning over an alleged plot to assassinate the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, police sources confirmed on Monday. Danagogo’s invitation follows the emergence of a leaked phone conversation reportedly
Real Madrid Sack Xabi Alonso After SuperCopa Final Defeat
Real Madrid have parted ways with head coach Xabi Alonso following their 3-2 defeat to rivals Barcelona in the SuperCopa final, the club announced on Sunday, less than 24 hours after the loss. In an official statement, the LaLiga giants confirmed that the decision was reached by mutual agreement, bringing
Diaz Tops AFCON Scorers Chart
Morocco’s Brahim Díaz has emerged as the leading goal scorer at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), topping the chart with five goals as the tournament enters its decisive semi-final stage. Díaz moved clear at the summit of the scorers’ table following the conclusion of the quarter-final matches, placing
Controversy Over US Airstrikes in Nigeria
Controversy has erupted following reports of recent United States airstrikes targeting suspected extremist hideouts in parts of northern Nigeria, with local residents, security analysts, and civil society groups raising questions over the operation’s accuracy and impact. According to multiple sources, the airstrikes were carried out against locations believed to be
Boat Capsizes in Yobe State, Leaving Dozens Dead and Missing
At least 25 people have been confirmed dead following a tragic boat accident in Yobe State, while several others remain missing as rescue operations continue, local authorities said on Thursday. The incident occurred when a passenger boat capsized while navigating a river in a rural part of the state. Witnesses
Gunmen Kill Dozens, Abduct Villagers in Northern Nigeria
Gunmen have killed at least 30 villagers during a coordinated attack on a rural community in northern Nigeria, security sources and local residents confirmed on Friday. The attackers reportedly stormed the village in the early hours of the morning, firing sporadically and setting houses ablaze. Several residents were abducted during
Nigeria Advances at AFCON After Defeating Algeria
Nigeria’s Super Eagles advanced to the semi-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations AFCON after a hard-fought victory over Algeria in a tense quarter-final encounter. The match, played before a packed stadium, saw Nigeria dominate possession and create multiple scoring opportunities. The breakthrough came in the second half when the
Nigeria Pledges Stronger Security Response After US Warning
The Nigerian government has pledged to strengthen its security response following warnings from the United States about the possibility of further military action against terrorist groups in the region. Government officials said Nigeria remains committed to combating terrorism through enhanced intelligence gathering, military operations, and regional cooperation. The Minister of
U.S. Airstrike in Nigeria Under Scrutiny Over Unexploded Missiles
Fresh concerns have emerged following a United States airstrike carried out in parts of northern Nigeria, as reports surfaced of unexploded missiles and disputed claims about the presence of extremist targets in the affected areas. The strike, which was reportedly aimed at Islamic State-linked militants, has drawn criticism from local