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KANO, Nigeria – Residents of Kano State are on edge following a government warning about hazardous air pollution spreading across several neighborhoods in the state capital, with health authorities linking it to a surge in respiratory illnesses. The alert came after the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change released its weekly environmental report, which showed alarming levels of air contamination in areas including Gaida, Ja’en, Sabon Titi, and Sharada Market—spanning parts of Kano Municipal and Kumbotso Local Government Areas. According to the report, which covers May 26 to May 30, air quality in these areas is classified as unsafe, raising…

Tension has enveloped the Egwuma community in Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State following a deadly attack by suspected Fulani herdsmen on Tuesday evening. Local sources report that two men returning from Olegomachi to Egwuma were ambushed by armed attackers. One of the victims was reportedly shot dead on the spot, while the other remains missing as of the time of filing this report. Residents say the attackers have occupied significant portions of Egwuma land since October 1, 2024, following the withdrawal of military personnel previously stationed in the area. The absence of security forces has left the community…

Former Minister of Transportation and ex-Governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi, has explained why he appointed Nyesom Wike as his Chief of Staff during his tenure as governor. Speaking during an interview on Arise Television’s Prime Time on Tuesday, Amaechi revealed that Wike had initially lobbied to become the Commissioner for Finance, but he declined the request. “I appointed him (Wike) as Chief of Staff so I could supervise him,” Amaechi stated. “Adoke flew from Abuja to Port Harcourt, saying Wike wanted me to make him Commissioner for Finance. I refused and insisted he work directly under me so I…

The Nigerian naira continued its upward trend against the US dollar on Tuesday, strengthening across both the official and parallel (black) foreign exchange markets. According to data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the naira appreciated to ₦1,579.27/$1 on Tuesday, improving by ₦2.31 from ₦1,581.58/$1 recorded on Monday. In the parallel market, the local currency also saw a notable gain, appreciating by ₦15 to ₦1,600/$1 on Tuesday, compared to ₦1,615/$1 the previous day. This latest development comes as the deadline for the recapitalization of Bureau De Change (BDC) operators set by the CBN expired on Tuesday, June 3, 2025.…

Umar Ardo, convener of the League of Northern Democrats, has explained the reason behind the slowdown in momentum of the political coalition seeking to unseat President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general election. Speaking on Arise Television’s Morning Show on Wednesday, Ardo revealed that the coalition is currently grappling with an internal crisis over ideological direction and strategy. He disclosed that prominent political figures—including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, ex-Governors Rotimi Amaechi (Rivers) and Nasir El-Rufai (Kaduna), as well as former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi—are in talks to form a united front ahead of the 2027 polls. Ardo…

The Nigerian society is one that is being plagued by several maladies. Before now, accounts of Cutizens used to be frozen by letters or by bankers’ orders, a document issued by magistrates that has been found to be illegal , being just permission to inspect the accounts of suspects and not one to freeze .This was enunciated in the celebrated case of GTB PLC v Adedamola (2019) 5 NWLR (Pt. 1664), 30 at 45. The case also stated that while freezing an account with an Ex Parte Order , the filing of the Ex Parte must be done along side…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed claims that it has offered automatic tickets to its current National Assembly members ahead of the upcoming elections. In a statement issued on Tuesday and signed by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, the APC described the circulating report as false and misleading. “Our attention has been drawn to a purported breaking news report titled ‘APC Grants Automatic Tickets to All National Assembly Members,’ which is currently making the rounds on social media,” the statement read. The party clarified that the report did not originate from any official party source and should…

Former Governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha, has denied reports suggesting he plans to defect from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The former senator reacted to a recent viral post in which he was quoted as describing the APC as “a party desperate to hijack power.” In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media, Sam Onwuemeodo, Okorocha dismissed the quote as false and mischievous. He described the publication as a deliberate attempt by political opponents threatened by his influence to malign his reputation. “Nearly eight years after leaving office as Imo State Governor and years after representing…

Rev. Fr. Kelvin Ugwu, a Catholic missionary priest serving in The Gambia, has called out Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, over the persistent killings in the state. Fr. Ugwu urged Governor Alia to show the same decisiveness in tackling the security crisis as he reportedly did in stopping the visit of Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, to the state. His comments follow Sunday’s deadly attack by suspected armed herders on communities in Gwer West and Apa Local Government Areas of Benue State, where at least 43 people were killed. The assault came less than a week after…

Former spokesperson for the Labour Party, Kenneth Okonkwo, has blamed the ongoing killings in Benue, Plateau, and other parts of the country on the leadership of President Bola Tinubu. Speaking in an interview with News Central TV, the Nollywood veteran criticized the federal government’s handling of security issues, accusing Tinubu of failing to protect Nigerians. “There is no way anybody will be praising this government and not appear like a fool,” Okonkwo said. “When they came in, Tinubu declared the removal of fuel subsidy during his inauguration—even though there was no cabinet in place at the time. Fuel prices skyrocketed…