Author: Lawan

A 15-year-old boy, Sunusi Abubakar has drowned in a pond in Jigawa State. The spokesperson of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Jigawa Command, ASC Badaruddeen Tijjani, confirmed the incident in a statement in Dutse, on Wednesday, October 1, 2025. Tijjina said that Abubakar, a resident of Gabari village in Chamo district, drowned on Tuesday while swimming in a pond in the area. He said that the deceased was discovered lifeless inside a pond locally referred to as “Mahayin gidan Toro”, located about 1.5 kilometers to the north of Gabari village. “Prior to the discovery, the shoes and…

Troops of 6 Brigade have neutralized two terrorists and seized weapons in Taraba State. Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 6 Brigade Nigerian Army, Lieutenant Umar Muhammad, made this known in a statement on Wednesday, October 1, 2025. “In continuation of the ongoing operations across Taraba State code-named OPERATION LAFIYA NAKOWA, aimed at flushing out terrorists and criminal elements within the state, troops of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army/ Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), have successfully foiled a terrorist attack and neutralized two terrorists in Taraba State,” the statement read. “Acting on credible intelligence, troops on 1 October 2025 advanced…

The parents of a three-year-old boy were shocked when their toddler casually brought home a deadly weapon. The parents were home in the evening of Monday, September 29, when their son returned home, casually carrying a live hand grenade he had discovered outside of his family’s home in Washington state. The three-year-old brought the grenade into his house on Willard Street in Hardline on Monday evening, according to the Grant County Sheriff’s Office. His family called 911 around 6.45pm. The boy’s parents put the weapon in the shed of their home as they waited for police. Bomb technicians determined that…

Elon Musk has become the first ever person in the world to reach a net worth of more than $500 billion. The Tesla boss and X owner saw the value of his businesses rise to £370.9 billion yesterday afternoon, October 1, the Forbes’ billionaires index reported. This further cements his status as the world’s richest person, with most of his wealth tied closely to his 12% stake in Tesla. The value of the car company shares has risen by more than 20% over the last year. Musk is also in sight of becoming the world’s first trillionaire, as he will…

The National Coordinator of the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (PBAT) Door-To-Door Movement, Sunday Adekanbi Asuku, has praised the President’s role in sustaining Nigeria’s unity. Speaking during a peace-walk in Abuja to mark Nigeria’s 65th Independence Day on Wednesday, Asuku said Nigeria’s journey is born out of sacrifice, vision, and the unyielding determination of the country’s founding fathers. Asuku said: “On this glorious occasion of Nigeria’s Independence, we raise our voices in a thankful renewed hope for the journey of our great nation, a journey born out of sacrifice, vision, and the unyielding determination of our founding fathers. “Sixty-five years ago,…

Fellow Nigerians, Today marks the 65th anniversary of our great nation’s Independence. As we reflect on the significance of this day and our journey of nationhood since October 1, 1960, when our founding fathers accepted the instruments of self-government from colonial rule, let us remember their sacrifice, devotion, and grand dream of a strong, prosperous, and united Nigeria that will lead Africa and be the beacon of light to the rest of the world. 2. Our founding heroes and heroines—Herbert Macaulay, Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe, Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, Chief Obafemi Awolowo, Sir Ahmadu Bello, Margaret Ekpo, Anthony Enahoro, Ladoke Akintola,…

***Accuse PENGASSAN, NUPENG Of Plot To Introduce Corruption Into Private Refinery ***Urge Attorney General Of The Federation To Order Thorough Probe Of Union’s Financial Activities In The Last 10 Years In a show of unprecedented unity across Nigeria’s diverse ethnic landscapes, prominent groups from the North, South-West, South-East and South-South have thrown their weight behind the Dangote Refinery’s recent decision to lay off over 800 employees amid escalating labour tensions. The groups under the aegis of One Nigeria Movement (ONM) held emergency meetings in Kaduna, Lagos, Enugu and Port Harcourt respectively to accuse the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff…

By Kunle Ayo Recent actions by the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) and the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) in the oil and gas sector reveal a desperate attempt by certain actors to exploit Nigerians’ sensibilities, perpetuating lawlessness, economic sabotage, and threats to national security for the benefit of a few at the expense of the broader population. It is an affront to Nigerians’ intelligence that NUPENG and PENGASSAN, historically complicit in the deliberate and egregious degeneration of the oil and gas sector, have long acted as enablers of self-interest. These…

By Philip Agbese Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, PhD, GCON, is a rare pillar of integrity in Nigeria’s governance, a leader whose resolute honesty and patriotism forge a compelling vision for national progress. As Speaker of the 10th House of Representatives, he embodies the essence of the blind men and the elephant parable—each perspective distinct, yet all converging on the undeniable truth of his dedication to Nigeria’s unity and prosperity. My encounters with him reveal a man who leads with quiet conviction; his actions reflect a commitment that prioritises the nation’s future over personal acclaim. Abbas meticulously crafts Nigeria’s economic trajectory,…

The Director of Media and Publicity of Peoples Democratic Party ( PDP) in Ondo State, Mr Leye Igbabo, has resigned from his position, citing unfriendly and hostile environment. Igbabo’s resignation letter was addressed to the state secretariat of the party and made available to the News Agency on Tuesday in Akure. He alleged that the working environment has become “hostile” to him, hence the need for him to resign. “It is disheartening to know that the secretariat has become hostile to me and this is affecting the effectiveness and efficiency of my duties as the Director of Media and Publicity.…