The Nigerian Army has confirmed that a suicide bomber was killed and another person severely injured on Monday in Abuja. According to a statement issued Monday, t said the incident happened at about 15:30 hours, along Sunrise Water Park opposite Mogadishu cantonment popularly known as Abacha Barack’s Guzape Bye-Pass express way, Abuja. It reads: “On 26th May, 2025, about 1530 hours, along Sunrise Water Park opposite Mogadishu cantonment popularly known as Abacha Barack’s Guzape Bye-Pass express way, Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) an explosion involving a suicide bomber (FNU) who posed as a road side…
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Nigeria and Venezuela have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening economic and diplomatic cooperation as they both reached agreement to launch a direct Abuja- Caracas flights to mark 60 years of diplomatic ties. The two oil producing nations pledged to expand collaboration beyond the energy sector as part of efforts to further solidify their historic partnership. The Venezuelan Ambassador to Nigeria, Alberto Padilla, underscored the strong historical and economic ties between both countries during a visit to Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo on Monday in Abuja. He commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the notable progress…
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) police command has commenced the forensic analysis to ascertain the exact cause and nature of the explosion in Abuja. Police Public Relations Officer, FCT Police Command, SP Josephine Adeh, in a statement confirmed that on May 26th, 2025 at approximately 2:50p.m, the Command received a distress report regarding an explosion along Mararaba-Nyanya bypass. She noted: “Upon receipt of the report, officers of the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Unit were immediately deployed to the scene. “The affected area was swiftly cordoned off for clearance and analysis to ensure the safety of commuters and residents. “One…
First was the inner struggle on whether or not to undertake this intervention. How to do this as honestly as possible without being seen as making a case for the current “owner of Nigeria” was a concern – a huge one – given one’s long-standing ideology and principles. But then, what has to be done has to be done. Immediately, the struggle was defeated with clear conviction and purpose, based on the Omoluabi ideology that is being confused for “cultural treason” in the current struggle for power, two related Yoruba proverbs came to mind. They are very suiting. The…
The Federal Capital Territory Administration, (FCTA) has sealed the national secretariat of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). TheHintsNews reports that the FCTA last Friday announced that it would take possession of PDP and other property affected by the revocation of 4,793 land titles over non-payment of Ground Rent, for between 10 and 43 years. However, the FCTA on Monday carried out its threat to seal the Wadata Plaza, the Secretariat of the embattled opposition party. The sealing of the Secretariat followed the inability of PDP to pay requisite fees regarding ground rents for over 25 years. TheHintsNews reports that…
Ahead of the 2027 general election, northern political leaders have called for the immediate unveiling of a political platform that will protect northern interests. TheHintsNews reports that the northern political elite under the aegis of National Political Consultative Group (North) also said that going forward, the North must premise its support for candidates at elections on enforceable agreement for the purpose of ensuring and protecting the informed interests of the region, irrespective of where the candidates come from. The political movement made the demand in a communique issued Monday by its The Chairman of NPCG (north) and former Secretary…
The Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Shehu Mohammed on Monday expressed profound sadness and commiserated with families of the 19 victims burnt beyond recognition at the tragic road crash that occurred in Gadabiu, on the Obajana-Lokoja expressway. TheHintsNews reports the fatal crash that occurred on Sunday 25 May, 2025 due to speed violation and wrongful overtaking, at exactly 1810HRS. Mohammed, in a statement issued on Monday by Assistant Corps Marshal, Corps Public Education Officer, Olusegun Ogungbemide, said the crash involved a Sino Truck and a Toyota Hiace Bus conveying a total of 27 people comprising of 22…
The Director General and Permanent Representative of Nigeria to World Meteorological Organisation (WMO), Prof. Charles Anosike has been elected President of the ECOWAS Committee of Directors of National Hydrological and Meteorological Services (NMHSs). His election took place during the Committee’s 14th Meeting, which was held in Abuja, Nigeria. The Committee, comprising heads of NMHS across West Africa, promotes regional collaboration on weather, climate, and water services, with a focus on early warning systems, disaster risk reduction, and climate resilience under the ECOWAS Hydromet Initiative. In his acceptance remarks, Anosike reaffirmed his dedication to strengthening regional cooperation. According to him,…
The Police have rescued a kidnapped octogenarian, arrested 12 kidnappers and neutralised six in strings of well-coordinated operations in Abuja and Jigawa. Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi in a statement issued Monday said the operatives of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command, in a coordinated joint operation, have successfully dismantled a notorious armed robbery and carjacking syndicate known for a string of high-profile robberies and vehicle thefts across the capital. He explained that acting on credible intelligence, the operatives intercepted the gang as they prepared to strike an unsuspecting victim around Maitama area. Adejobi noted that…
Super Falcons Captain, Rasheedat Ajibade, Michelle Alozie, Spain-based forward, Omorinsola Babajide and PSG of France midfielder Jennifer Echegini will be among the early birds as the team’s camp opens in Ijebu-Ode on Monday, ahead of the first clash with the Lionesses on Saturday, 31st May. Midfielder Toni Payne, Deborah Abiodun and Ifeoma Onumonu are also slated to arrive in the country on Monday. Also, defenders Osinachi Ohale, Oluwatosin Demehin, Rofiat Imuran, Shukurat Oladipo, Sikiratu Isah and Blessing Ilivieda, goalkeepers Linda Jiwuaku and Morufa Ademola, and midfielders Amarachi Odoma and Josephine Mathias, and forwards Francisca Ordega and Olamide Bolaji. Former…