Author: Festus Adeloye

Fire has destroyed the Gwadabawa Local Government Area office of the Independent National Electoral Commission in Sokoto State. This was contained in a statement signed by the commission’s National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, on Friday. According to the statement, the fire was reported by the Administrative Secretary in charge of the State office, Hauwa Kangiwa. The statement revealed that the “fire started in the early hours of the morning on Tuesday, February 11, 2025. The entire building was damaged. “Items destroyed include furniture and fixtures as well as movable electoral facilities, among them 558…

Pope Francis was admitted to a hospital in Rome on Friday for tests and treatment for bronchitis, the Vatican announced. The 88-year-old, who has been breathless in recent days and has delegated officials to read his speeches, was admitted following his morning audiences, the Vatican stated. He was hospitalised at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital for “some necessary diagnostic tests and to continue treatment for ongoing bronchitis in a hospital setting,” it added. The pope, who had part of one of his lungs removed as a young man, has been experiencing breathing difficulties for over a week and has repeatedly asked aides…

Former Anambra State Governor and Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has reaffirmed his commitment to education, healthcare, and empowerment as key drivers of national development. He made this declaration in a statement on Friday via X recounting his visit to Mater Misericordiae College of Nursing Sciences in Afikpo, Ebonyi State. Obi, who toured the institution, praised its long-standing contributions to Nigeria’s healthcare sector. “Established in 1946, it is one of Nigeria’s pioneering healthcare institutions. “Its Schools of Nursing and Midwifery, founded in 1952 and 1953, have produced thousands of professionals who continue to play vital roles in the medical…

Rose Idibia, the mother of veteran singer Innocent “2Face” Idibia, has publicly appealed for help, urging Nigerians to plead with Edo State lawmaker Natasha Osawaru to leave her son alone. In a video that went viral on Thursday evening, Mrs. Idibia expressed concern over her son’s state of mind, stating that he is not himself due to his ongoing divorce proceedings with his estranged wife, Annie Idibia. “Good evening, Nigerians. My name is Mrs. Rose Idibia, the mother of 2Face. This message is for Miss Natasha Osawaru of Edo State. I’m calling on all mothers in Nigeria to help me…

Governors of the South-West region have agreed to establish a joint surveillance and monitoring team to stem the tide of insecurity in the area.  This was part of the resolutions reached by the South-West Governors’ Forum during its meeting in Lagos on Thursday. “Recognising emerging security threats, we resolved to establish a Joint Surveillance and Monitoring Team to enhance security coordination across the South West,” Lagos State’s Babajide Sanwo-Olu wrote on his X handle after the one-day meeting. The Lagos governor who is the chairman of the Forum re-echoed the governors’ resolve to make “decisive actions to ensure the safety…

The United States has approved the extradition of a suspect linked to the 2008 Mumbai terrorist attacks, in which over 160 people were killed. President Donald Trump made the announcement on Thursday during a joint press conference with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the White House. “I am pleased to announce that my administration has approved the extradition of one of the plotters and one of the very evil people of the world, having to do with the horrific 2008 Mumbai terrorist attack, to face justice in India. “So, he is going to be going back to India to…

The Ogun State government, on Thursday, dismissed claims by the Ondo State government over the ownership of Eba Island, where an oil well is currently under investigation. The Ogun government asserted that the island falls within its jurisdiction and cautioned against any attempt to stir communal tensions between the Ijebu and Ilaje peoples, who have historically coexisted peacefully. The controversy reportedly arose after the Senior Special Assistant to Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa on Strategic Communication, Allen Sowore, issued a statement asserting that Oke-Agor-Isekun, where an abandoned oil well was discovered, belongs to Ondo State and not Ogun State. However,…

Communities across the North West have expressed deep concerns over the resurgence of killings and abductions in the region, linking the fresh wave of violence to the withdrawal of military personnel. In recent months, sustained airstrikes by the military had significantly weakened the influence of armed groups, particularly the Lakurawa sect and other terror factions operating in Sokoto, Kebbi, and Zamfara states. These operations brought a sense of security to residents, allowing them to resume their daily activities without fear. However, locals now report a worsening situation, as bandits who were believed to have been neutralized have returned with greater…

Nigerian radio personality, Chinedu Emmanuel, popularly known as Nedu Wazobia has stepped down from The Honest Bunch Podcast amid growing controversy involving social commentator, Martins Vincent Otse, also known as Verydarkman. The controversy begun after reality star Deeone who appeared on the Honest Bunch Podcast alleged that Verydarkman had an interest in men. However, instead of responding directly to the claim, Verydarkman redirected his focus to Nedu, revealing private conversations and making allegations about the women Nedu had supposedly been involved with. As the controversy continued to gain traction, Nedu on Friday took to Instagram to share his decision to…

The Theatre Commander of the Joint Task Force, Operation Fansan Yamma, Major General Oluyinka Soyele, has advised troops preparing for deployment to ensure their families are enrolled in health insurance schemes to avoid distractions while on the frontline. A statement issued on Thursday by the Coordinator of the Joint Media Coordination Centre, Lt. Col. Abubakar Abdullahi, said Soyele gave the advice during a courtesy visit by the Zamfara State Manager of Defence Health Management Limited, Colonel Abdullahi Gambo (retd.), in Gusau. According to the statement, Soyele stressed the importance of soldiers securing their families’ healthcare before deployment, noting that concerns…