Kaduna-based Islamic cleric, Ahmad Gumi, has said he would be willing to support armed groups such as the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and Boko Haram insurgents if they are prepared to renounce violence and embrace dialogue with the Nigerian government. Speaking during a recent interview,
By:Biodun Durojaiye Today, I celebrate my brother, colleague, and long-time friend, Gabriel Akinadewo, on the occasion of his birthday. My relationship with Gabriel dates back to around 2008 when we both worked at the now-defunct Nigerian Compass. That was where we first met. He was the Weekend Editor while I joined as the Online Editor. […]
Aftermath of the Appeal Court judgment, affirming the nullification of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Convention held in Ibadan, Oyo State, on November 15 and 16, 2025, the Board of the (BoT) of the party has fixed a meeting for tomorrow, Wednesday, March 11. According to a notice signed by the BoT Chairman, Senator […]
Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State and his deputy, Mani Mummuni, have officially left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to join the All Progressives Congress (APC). Mummuni made the announcement on Monday, March 9, 2026, during a meeting with party stakeholders and supporters in the state, speaking on behalf of the governor. According to the […]
In continuation of her decade-long Ramadan and Lent tradition, Dr. Betta Edu over the weekend broke fast with over 1,500 physically challenged men, women, and children of Muslim and Christian faiths in the Karonmajigi community, behind the National Military Cemetery, Abuja. The programme, which began in Bogobiri and Nasarawa Bakoko, Calabar during her tenure as […]
Security agencies responsible for airport operations in Nigeria have pledged to collaborate with the Ogun State Government to ensure seamless Hajj operations at the Gateway International Airport in Iperu-Remo. The commitment was made on Monday during a strategic security meeting between representatives of the state government and key security agencies at the airport










