Factions
19 Jan
There seems to be no end in sight for the Labour Party (LP)'s leadership crisis as two factions have separately claimed victory over a Court of Appeal judgement delivered on Friday, January 17, 2025. While the group loyal to Julius Abure claimed victory, stating that he remains the party's National Chairman, the group loyal to…
4 Jan
The rivalry between the faction groups of the Jama'atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda'awati Wal-Jihad (JAS), commonly known as Boko Haram has intensified in Borno State. According to a video posted on X by security analyst and counter insurgency expert, Zagazola Makama, the jihadist factions of the Boko Haram have come up with a motto titled: "Kill…
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France is still trying to assemble a "blocking minority" within the European Union to prevent a trade deal with four South American countries from coming into force, President Emmanuel Macron said on Saturday. The deal between Brussels and Mercosur bloc members Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay was announced as a "win-win" by EU Commission chief…
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The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecast sunny and hazy conditions across Nigeria from Saturday to Monday. The agency’s outlook for the period indicates sunny skies with hazy conditions in the northern region, along with localised thunderstorms in some central and southern states. NiMet’s weather outlook, released Friday in Abuja, predicted that Saturday would see…
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Pope Francis will miss the Angelus prayer on Sunday for the second straight week as the 88-year-old is treated in hospital for pneumonia, the Vatican said. The text will only be published, not read out, as it was last weekend, the Vatican press office said Saturday. Francis was admitted to Rome's Gemelli hospital on February…
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The National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has scheduled its National Caucus and National Executive Committee (NEC) meetings for Tuesday and Wednesday. The party’s National Secretary, Sen. Surajudeen Bashiru, announced this in a notice issued on Friday night in Abuja. According to the notice, the National Caucus meeting will take place…
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The Police Command in Ogun said it neutralised four suspected kidnappers in a gun duel at Warewa axis on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway on Thursday. This is contained in a statement issued by CSP Omolola Odutola, the Command’s Spokesperson, on Saturday in Abeokuta. Odutola said that a white Paragon commercial vehicle marked BDG 753 YH, driven…
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The Speaker of the Bauchi State House of Assembly, Abubakar Suleiman, has vowed to ensure the passage and implementation of the State Equity Bill, saying that any state that excludes citizens from governance, education, economic activities, and others stifles its development. Suleiman said this while making his speech in Lagos on Friday during the Diversity,…
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Former military President, General Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida, has disclosed that Mamman Vatsa was executed because he paid money to senior officers to mount a coup against his government. Babangida made this known in his book; ‘A Journey of Service’ which was unveiled in Abuja. The former military president stated that the decision to take action…
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The Niger State Police Command has confirmed the release of Usman Daina, the Secretary of Munya Local Government Area, who was abducted by armed bandits. Daina was freed unhurt following a sustained pursuit operation by security forces. However, authorities have stated that efforts are still ongoing to rescue other victims who remain in captivity and…
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President Bola Tinubu has granted the Ministry of State for Health a waiver to recruit more health workers than any other sector as part of efforts to address manpower shortages and improve healthcare delivery. The Minister of State for Health, Iziaq Salako, disclosed this on Friday during a tour of Federal Government health facilities in…
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Launched in 2022, TikTok’s #SaferTogether Campaign is reshaping Nigeria’s digital landscape through community-driven initiatives, strategic partnerships, and targeted education. This excerpt from a wider interview with TikTok and Data Science Nigeria highlights how collaborative efforts are empowering users and bridging digital literacy gaps. In this conversation, Mercy Kimaku, TikTok’s Safety and Integrity Lead for Sub-Saharan…