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The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has called on security agencies to investigate the murder of its Kwara State Chairman, Idrissu Abubakar, who was shot dead by unidentified gunmen. Abubakar was reportedly attacked around 10 p.m. on Saturday outside his residence in Oke Ose, Ilorin East Local Government Area, shortly after returning from Taraweeh prayers. The Kwara State Police Command confirmed the incident in a statement by its spokesperson, SP Toun Ejire-Adeyemi, on Sunday. According to Ejire-Adeyemi, police detectives recovered five expended 7.62mm shells from the crime scene and have launched an investigation into the killing. Reacting…

A former National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Kola Ologbondiyan, has hinted at a possible coalition among opposition parties ahead of the 2027 presidential election. Speaking on AIT, Ologbondiyan warned the ruling party of a significant political shift, stating: “What is coming is heavy. What is important is the desire and readiness of opposition figures to unite. If the signals we are receiving are accurate, Nigerians can have hope and rest assured that change is possible. In Ghana, the opposition recently won an election.” His statement follows confirmation from former PDP presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, that discussions…

Suspected bandits, identified as Lakurawa terrorists, launched coordinated attacks on five villages in Arewa Local Government Area of Kebbi State, killing at least 10 people and injuring several others. Counter-insurgency expert Zagazola Makama revealed this in a post on his X handle on Monday, citing intelligence sources. The affected villages include Birnin Debi, Garin Nagoro, Yar Goru, Dan Marke, and Tambo. According to reports, the assailants stormed the villages at approximately 8:48 p.m. on March 9, 2025, setting houses ablaze and firing indiscriminately. Among the victims was 50-year-old Garba Maigari, while the identities of the other nine casualties remain unknown.…

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has reiterated his claim that Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022 “would never have happened” if he were in office. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One on Sunday evening, Trump highlighted the ongoing devastation in Ukraine, stating that hundreds of people had died in various cities over the past week. The war began in February 2022 when Russian President Vladimir Putin launched a full-scale military operation in Ukraine. At the time, Joe Biden was serving as U.S. president. When asked whether he would consider lifting the intelligence pause on Ukraine, Trump responded, “We…

Ifeanyi Ejiofor, lead counsel for the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has strongly condemned Anambra State Governor Charles Soludo for banning public preaching in the state. In a statement on Monday, Ejiofor described the decision as “an alarming overreach that raises serious concerns about religious freedom.” Governor Soludo justified the ban by citing noise pollution and disturbances to residents, imposing a ₦500,000 fine on defaulters. He also announced a crackdown on “fake pastors and prophets.” Ejiofor, however, argued that the move violated citizens’ rights, referencing Section 38(1) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended in 2023), which guarantees freedom of worship.…

The United States Mission in Nigeria has strongly condemned the killing of Reverend Father Sylvester Okechukwu, a Catholic priest based in Kaduna, describing the act as brutal and senseless. Okechukwu was reportedly abducted from his residence by suspected bandits on Tuesday night, and his lifeless body was discovered the following day. He served at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Tachiri, Kaura Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Reacting to the tragic incident, the U.S. Mission expressed deep distress over the killing. “We are distressed by the brutal and senseless killing of Reverend Father Sylvester Okechukwu in Kaduna State, Nigeria. We…

A Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday admitted into evidence receipts of school fees paid in advance to the American International School, Abuja (AISA) for the children of former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello. The receipts were among several documents presented by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) at the resumed hearing of Bello’s trial on an alleged ₦80.2 billion money laundering case. The prosecution, led by Kemi Pinheiro (SAN), tendered the documents through its third witness, Nicholas Ohehomon, an Internal Auditor at AISA. Ohehomon confirmed that the receipts were issued in the names of four of Bello’s…

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has claimed that European countries remain uncertain about how to bring an end to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, now in its third year. Speaking at the White House on Friday, Trump warned that without a resolution, the conflict could escalate into “World War III.” When asked why no European nation had proposed a peace deal without U.S. involvement, he asserted that he alone could end the war. “They’re in a very unusual position; they don’t know how to end the war,” Trump said. “I think I do know how to end the war.” Despite past…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has commenced the screening of aspirants vying for its Anambra State governorship ticket ahead of the party’s primary election scheduled for April 5, 2025. The screening exercise, which began on Friday at the APC National Secretariat in Abuja, is being conducted by a committee inaugurated by the party’s National Chairman, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje. The committee is chaired by former Katsina State Governor, Ibrahim Shema, and is expected to conclude today (Saturday). The seven aspirants who obtained nomination forms and are undergoing screening include Hon. Chukuma Michael Umeoji, Prof. Obiora Francis Okonkwo, Nicholas Chukwujeku Ukachukwu,…

Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, has commended the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) for its renewed dedication to advancing development in the Niger Delta, aligning with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope agenda. Speaking in Owerri on Friday at the unveiling of the Commission’s 25th-anniversary logo and the Niger Delta Sports Festival mascot, Uzodimma praised NDDC for overcoming political challenges and consistently delivering on its mandate over the past 25 years. He described the Commission as a key force in realizing the President’s vision, highlighting its numerous completed projects across the nine Niger Delta states. The governor also acknowledged NDDC’s…