Iran, Beware the Fangs of January, the Scourge of February, the Ides of March, by Hassan Gimba (1) A few days ago, I woke in the night, anxious and checking the news, half-expecting America and Israel to have attacked Iran. Given this tension, the central issue is the longstanding American-Israeli effort to destabilise Iran. Even…
Kebbi job scam: Police arrest man for duping 175 job seekers By JAMIL GULMA, Birnin Kebbi A Kebbi resident, Hamza Abdullahi Sama, has been arrested by the police for allegedly swindling over 175 job seekers with promises of government-approved school feeding jobs that never existed. Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspect falsely presented himself as…
Tragedy: How illegal clinic run by quacks led to pregnant woman’s death in Ondo Tragedy struck in Sabo, Odigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State, as a pregnant woman identified as Iyanu lost her life following alleged medical mismanagement at an unregistered health facility run by unqualified personnel. The suspects, Kehinde Olawuyi, 36, and his…
Man, 50, Arraigned For Defiling Biological Daughter A 50-year old man, Joseph Nwosu, has been arrested and charged in Lagos State for allegedly seducing his 15-year old biological daughter by fondling her breasts and defiling her in the process. P.M.EXPRESS reports that the incident started at Akinfewa Street, Dangote, Ayobo and Abesan Estate, Ipaja Lagos,…
Isinkan Bids Farewell to Its Oldest Man, Prince Durojaye Ariyo. Renowned journalist, Kunle Ariyo describes his father as a repository of history, moral compass, pillar of strength Tears flowed freely, but gratitude filled the air as family members, friends, traditional rulers, and well-wishers gathered in Isinkan, Akure South Local Government Area of Ondo State, to…
Boyfriend on the run as police probe sudden death of Abuja lady The Police have commenced investigations into the circumstances surrounding the sudden death of a 27-year-old Abuja lady, Esther Akwaji who allegedly died in the custody of her boyfriend now on the run. Spokesperson for the FCT Police Command, SP Josephine Adeh, revealed this…
BBC hosts Emir of Argungu as famous fishing festival begins Feb. 11 By Jamil Gulma, Kebbi The Emir of Argungu, Alhaji Sama’ila Muhammed Mera, on Tuesday visited the BBC Hausa Service office in Abuja, where he shed more light on the history, preparations and significance of the Argungu Fishing and International Festival. The four-day festival…
AWUJALE STOOL: PROTEST ROCKS IJEBU ODE OVER IMPOSITION PLOT A peaceful protest broke out on Friday in Ijebu Ode over alleged plans to impose the next Awujale of Ijebuland. The protesters marched through Awujale Palace Road on their way to the Ijebu Ode Local Government Secretariat to register their displeasure over the development. Recall that…
BE IN ONE ANOTHER’S WORLDS ‘Femi Adekunle on Parenting Quite often we are too obsessed with the pessimistic side of life that we stifle the atmosphere for excitement in the home. The home is a theatre of activities where the interests of the parents and their children will, from time to time clash. This may…
NLNG Empowers Journalists with AI, Digital Reporting Skills at 2026 ChangeYourStory Workshop By Saheed Badmus Nigeria Liquefied natural gas. (NLNG) has reiterated its commitment and dedication to strengthening stakeholders’ capability and advancing professionalism within Nigeria’s media space. Mrs Sophia Horsfall, the General Manager, External Relations and Sustainable Development at NLNG stated this on Wednesday in…
