…Photo: babaijesha_officialIjesha: A new chapter after prisonSince his release, the Yoruba actor has been vocal about what he describes as a fresh start.In a moment that surprised many, he announced in June that he had quietly gotten married to celebrity designer Luminee and that the couple had welcomed a son together.H…
…to partner with Nigerian tertiary institutions to develop them into innovation incubators capable of providing solutions to real-world problems. Adedeji made the offer while delivering the university’s 2025 Distinguished Lecture on ‘Economic Resilience in an Era of Dwindling Revenue’. He discussed Nigeria’s economic ch…
…from the effects of climate change. The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, stated this in Lagos at a two-day Africa Cocoa and Coffee Conference organised by the Cocoa and Coffee Farmers Alliance Association of Africa, COCEFAAA in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Secu…
…that audit cannot come from the Air Force,” he said. Similarly, aviation expert Alex Nwuba attributed recurring military aircraft accidents partly to differences between civilian and military aviation standards and weaknesses in maintenance practices. He explained that civilian aviation authorities had limited oversigh…
…Aviv at around 8:30 a.m. local time. The security scare comes almost two weeks after flydubai co-pilot Hamam al-Hammami allegedly attacked pilot Smit Machchhar and tried to hijack a plane bound for Tel Aviv.
…During the operations, the troops arrested an alleged arms fabricator identified as Ayuba Sunday Abot, who was reportedly operating at Heipang in Barkin Ladi LGA. Three other suspects identified as Tangkat Danjuma, Kopdi Appollos and Nyam Nzang were also arrested over their alleged involvement in illegal arms trafficki…
…has been accused of sponsoring a calumny campaign against former Vice President Atiku Abubakar.This is as Atiku denied the allegation that he received Lagos funds from Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, through one Ms. Aisha Achimugu, for his 2023 presidential election.Paul Ibe, a media adviser to Atiku, then challenged the…
The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a 30-year-old man, Mohammed Sani Abubakar for allegedly attacking his neighbour with a cutlass and a horn in Toro Local government Area of the state. The spokesperson for the command, SP Nafiu Habib, who disclosed this in a statement Monday, October 12, 2026 said the suspect…
…across the state. Reacting to a viral video showing the abducted young man, Ahmed Abubakar Zakka, his wife and their six-month-old baby, with their abductors demanding N300 million in ransom, Usman described the reported kidnapping in Millennium City, Kaduna State, as deeply disturbing. He said the incident required ur…
…The defendants are Mahmud Muhammad, also known as Abu Bara’a and Abbas Mukhtar; Abubakar Abbas, aka Isah Adam and Mallam Mahmuda Al-Nigeri; Abdulrazak Umar, aka Abu Khalifa and Abu Khalid; Yunusa Musa, aka Abu Yunusa Bin Musa; and Shamsu Adamu Sani, aka Abu Itisar. They are facing trial over their alleged involvement i…
…case, marked DCC/10/2026, which was filed by a chieftain of the party, Dr. Sodiq Umar Abubakar. Aside from Gabam, another member of the party, Chukwuma Ogbonna Okechukwu, was also listed as a defendant in the matter. The duo were alleged to have acted in breach of trust, contrary to the provisions of Sections 311 and 3…
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has expressed concern over a disturbing video of Ahmed Zakka, who was reportedly kidnapped alongside his wife and their baby in Kaduna State. Atiku described the video as heartbreaking, saying it reflected the security challenges facing Nigeria. “It is unfortunate that a Nigerian ha…
…out to find him. “Last month, I had information that the boy is living in a state, Yoruba State. I said I will find out that place where he is living,” the suspect said. During the questioning, he confirmed that he was heading to Oyo State when police arrested him. Asked where he obtained the firearm, the suspect said…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Taraba State University (TSU) chapter, on Monday declared a total and indefinite strike over the alleged failure of the Taraba State Government to implement its demands on staff remuneration and the payment of salary arrears. The union announced that the industrial actio…
…in the Oriire attacks. The five are Mahmud Muhammad (aka Abu Bara’a, Abbas Mukhtar); Abubakar Abbas (aka Isah Adam, Mallam Mahmuda Al-Nigeri); Abdulrazak Umar (aka Abu Khalifa/Abu Khalid); Yunusa Musa (aka Abu Yunusa Bin Musa), and Shamsu Adamu Sani (aka Abu Itisar). According to the prosecution, the defendants are fro…
…a pregnant woman. In a video seen by LIB, the abducted man, identified as Ahmad Abubakar Zakka, was seen appealing to members of the public for help while his wife sat beside him and their baby daughter sat on his lap. The footage showed the family being held captive by the assailants. Zakka was also holding one hand i…
…Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu; former Inspectors-General of Police Mohammed Abubakar and Usman Baba; retired Deputy Inspectors-General of Police Sadiq Abubakar, Tijani Baba and Dan Kwara; and serving senior police officers. Others present were the convener of New Season Prophetic Prayers and Declarations, Pastor Je…
…cannabis weighing 351kg. In Taraba State, two suspects, Abdulrasheed Mohamed, 31, and Abubakar Saidu, 37, were arrested at Chanchanji village, Wukari Local Government Area, on October 9, with 166,200 tablets of tramadol weighing 107kg. Similarly, a stop-and-search operation along the Kano-Maiduguri Road led to the arre…
…1972 Olympic Games before winning gold at the inaugural World Amateur Championships in Cuba in 1974, aged 17. His achievements were later recognised with induction into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1995. In its tribute, the WBC described Gomez as a legendary figure whose influence extended beyond the ring,…
…State, NDLEA operatives, supported by soldiers, arrested Abdulrasheed Mohamed, 31, and Abubakar Saidu, 37, at Chanchanji village in Wukari Local Government Area on Friday, October 9. The suspects were found with 166,200 tablets of Tramadol 225mg weighing 107kg. Also on Friday, NDLEA officers conducting a stop-and-searc…
…State, NDLEA operatives, supported by soldiers, arrested Abdulrasheed Mohamed, 31, and Abubakar Saidu, 37, at Chanchanji village, Wukari Local Government Area, on Friday, October 9. Babafemi said the suspects were found with 166,200 tablets of tramadol 225mg weighing 107kg. In Kano State, a stop-and-search operation al…
…as a theatre for their military operations.Before the latest attack, Air India, FlyDubai, Lufthansa Group and Pakistan International Airlines were among airlines suspending flights to and from Riyadh and other Saudi airports for varying periods.The European Union Aviation Safety Agency had expanded its guidance on Saud…
…rapper Olusegun Osaniyi, popularly known as Lord of Ajasa. The pioneer of mainstream Yoruba rap recently announced that he had become a United States citizen, sharing images of himself with his citizenship certificate and the American flag.His announcement has renewed interest in other Nigerian entertainers who have ac…
…political rivalry, particularly following the falling out between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, which has reshaped party alignments across the state.The INEC listing places Chinda at the centre of the APC's gubernatorial ambitions in a state that has historically been a stronghold of the…
…of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC). Other candidates cleared by INEC include Zubairu Mu’azu Halilu of the Labour Party, Lamela L. Silas of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), Ibrahim Jalo Abubakar of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), and Adamu Mohammed Ma’aji of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), among others.…