Author: Ajoke Aluko

There is growing anger in Kaduna State following reports that a primary school principal in Badiko Local Government Area allegedly converted one of the school’s classrooms into a personal poultry farm. The classroom, which was meant for teaching pupils, was reportedly used to keep chickens. The development has raised serious concerns among parents and residents…

The Presidency has denied claims that the Federal Government imported thallium sulphate into Nigeria, describing the allegation as false and misleading. Mr Temitope Ajayi, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, said there was no government procurement or importation of thallium through the office of the National Security Adviser. Ajayi was reacting…

The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service has inaugurated a Fire Marshal Club and organised a Safety Walk as part of efforts to strengthen community participation in fire prevention and emergency response across the state. The initiative, announced in a statement by the Lagos State Government on Sunday, is aimed at reducing fire outbreaks and…

Popular Nigerian music producer and singer, Samklef, has openly declared his support for the “City Boy Movement,” saying he is ready to donate millions of naira once the campaign begins. Samklef made the statement in a post shared on his social media page, where he expressed strong political views and described himself as a proud…

Residents of Akamkpa Local Government Area in Cross River State were thrown into shock this week after the Nigeria Police uncovered an illegal mortuary operating secretly within the community. The disturbing discovery has raised serious concerns about public health and safety in the state. The illegal mortuary was reportedly discovered during a police operation in…

Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has alleged that the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, was directly involved in a directive to have him arrested. El-Rufai made the claim during an interview on Arise News Channel on Friday evening. He said the alleged directive was uncovered through a tapped phone conversation, which he claimed was…

Former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has declared that he is more determined than ever to work towards removing President Bola Tinubu from office in the 2027 general elections. El-Rufai made this statement after an alleged attempt by security operatives to detain him at an airport. The incident, he said, has strengthened his resolve to…

Vice President Kashim Shettima has departed Abuja for Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to represent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the 2026 African Union (AU) Summit. The development was confirmed on Thursday in a statement issued by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications in the Office of the Vice President, Mr. Stanley…