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Famous Nigerian musician Adekunle Gold has revealed that he is still battling sickle cell crisis. He made this known in a video of his latest interview shared on social media. Sharing his experiences, the 38-year-old musician said, “I still have crises.” While lamenting the pain caused by the disease, Adekunle Gold disclosed that he has been on lifelong medication since he was five years old. Advising the public on the importance of genotype testing, he noted: “My vision is to make more noise about it because a lot of people don’t know about it, and the important organisations are not…

The Niger State Independent Electoral Commission, NSIEC, has announced that it has concluded all arrangements for the conduct of the Local Government Council elections scheduled for November 1, 2025, with 10 political parties contesting for various positions. The seats to be contested include chairmanship and councillorship positions across the 25 local government areas. The NSIEC chairman, Mohammed Jibrin Imam, stated this during a press briefing in Minna, emphasising that the commission is committed to conducting an election that will stand the test of integrity and reflect the will of the people. Imam explained that the commission has completed the distribution…

The Action Alliance, AA, has formally challenged the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to reevaluate its compliance with a judgment issued by the Federal High Court in Osogbo, Osun State. The court had mandated INEC to recognize all members of the party’s National Executive Committee, NEC, who were elected during the party’s national convention held in Abeokuta, Ogun State, in 2023. Following a meeting of the party’s National Think Tank Committee and the NEC, the party leadership asserted that INEC’s compliance with the court’s judgment was partial. The party noted that INEC failed to include the name of the National…

Operatives of the Kwara State Police Command have rescued a kidnap victim, identified as Haruna Ahamadu, in Omu-Aran forest in Irepodun Local Government Area of the state. The rescue operation was carried out by a combined team of police operatives and vigilantes acting on credible intelligence.‎‎Two suspects, Ayisa Ibrahim (female) and Yakubu Hassan (male) are currently in custody, while efforts are ongoing to apprehend other fleeing members of the gang, according to a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer of the command, SP Adetoun Ejire Adeyemi, in Ilorin on Thursday.‎‎The Commissioner of Police, Adekimi Ojo, commended the professionalism and…

The newly appointed Chief of Naval Staff, CNS, Rear Adm. Idi Abbas, has pledged to lead a decisive, disciplined and technology-driven Nigerian Navy committed to securing the nation’s maritime domain and boosting the blue economy. Abbas pledged on Thursday in Abuja while assuming command as the 23rd Chief of the Naval Staff. He pledged to confront crude oil theft, sea robbery, illegal bunkering and other maritime crimes threatening national security and economic stability. “Our maritime environment remains threatened by crude oil theft, sea robbery, bunkering and drug trafficking. “These crimes undermine our economy and national energy security. We will confront…

The Christian Awareness Initiative of Nigeria (CHAIN) has urged the Federal Government to establish a Special Council on Freedom of Religion to monitor, investigate, and prosecute violations of citizens’ religious rights across the country. This was contained in a communiqué jointly signed by CHAIN’s Chief Executive Officer, Rev. (Dr.) Joseph John Hayab, and Chairman, Rev. Yunusa Nmadu Jnr, at the end of a one-day roundtable conference themed “Building Synergy Among Faith-Based NGOs for Freedom of Religion or Belief,” held in Kaduna. The forum, which brought together faith leaders, human rights advocates, and civil society representatives, emphasized the need for a…

Justice Benjamin Lawan Manji of the Adamawa State High Court has sentenced the Managing Director of Bonghe Microfinance Bank, Grace Andreas Karka, to five years’ imprisonment for fraud. Karka was prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Gombe Zonal Directorate, on two counts of criminal conspiracy and cheating involving the sum of N32 million. According to the EFCC, between August 2020 and March 2021, Karka and one Prince Moses Batalu conspired to dishonestly transfer funds totaling N66.7 million from the bank’s account domiciled with First Bank Nigeria Limited without the necessary approval, in violation of Section 61(2) of…

The Naira recorded three straight appreciations against the United States dollar at the official foreign exchange on Wednesday as the country’s external reserves rose to $43.11 billion as of Tuesday, 28th October 2025. The Central Bank of Nigeria’s data showed that the Naira further strengthened on Wednesday to N 1,444.42, up from N 1,448.2050. This means that the Naira firmed up by N3.78 on a day-to-day basis. Meanwhile at the black market, the Naira remained flat between N1,485 and N1,495 per dollar on Wednesday, according to Bureau De Change operators in Wuse Zone 4, Abuja. DAILY POST reports that in…

Troops of the 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army, under Operation Lafiya Nakowa, have rescued a kidnapped victim, Alhaji Ali Adamu, during a swift operation in Lau Local government council of Taraba State. According to a statement released by the Army Public Relations Officer, Lieutenant Umar Muhammad, the rescue took place on October 29, 2025, following a distress call reporting the abduction of Alhaji Adamu, who was kidnapped while sleeping outside his residence. “Acting promptly on the information, troops deployed in Lau launched a hot pursuit of the kidnappers. “Sensing the troops’ advance, the abductors abandoned their victim and fled into nearby…

Former Brazilian attacker, Rivaldo, has suggested that Real Madrid boss, Xabi Alonso, might be targeting Vinicius Jr to gain the respect of the other players. The former Barcelona man also questioned whether there was any problem between the Spanish coach and the player. Alonso subbed off Vinicius in the 72nd minute and brought on Rodrygo. Vini was visibly angry and made gestures at the camera, muttering what has been translated to mean, “I should leave the club.” He walked straight to the dressing room even while the game was still on and Real Madrid were leading Barcelona 2-1. As quoted…