- A student lost their life, and several others were injured when a classroom block collapsed at Government Girls Science and Technical College, Potiskum
- Emergency responders and school officials worked together to rescue trapped students, who were rushed to a specialist hospital for treatment
- Authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the collapse, with calls for improved safety standards in school infrastructure
Many students have been hospitalised after a school structure came crashing down.Source: TwitterBystanders give account of incidentAPC governor wins continental election
How Nigeria appeared to have two presidents before Abacha, Babangida fell apart
The late military historian Nowa Omoigui documented the power struggle between Ibrahim Babangida and Sani Abacha following the foiled Gideon Orkar coup of 1990 Babangida’s newly released autobiography, A Journey in Service, blames “forces by Abacha” for the annulment of the June 12 presidential election in 1993 The rivalry between the two generals created the ... Read more Continue reading here ▶
June 12: Babangida cannot evade blame MURIC fires back
MURIC has strongly criticized former military President Ibrahim Babangida for attempting to absolve himself of blame for the annulment of the June 12 election MURICs director, Professor Ishaq Akintola, condemned Babangidas memoir as an audacious attempt to rewrite history and evade responsibility for Nigerias political instability The group also honored democracy activists, stating that Babangidas ... Read more Continue reading here ▶
NNPP senator snubs governor, other party leaders, invites APC’s Ganduje to event
Senator Kawu Sumaila’s decision to invite APC leaders to his events while excluding NNPP figures has sparked speculation about his political allegiance The senator’s past conflicts with Governor Abba Yusuf over Kano’s emirate structure further fuel speculation about his potential defection to the APC With Kano being NNPP’s stronghold, internal divisions within the party raise ... Read more Continue reading here ▶
Air Force airstrikes bomb bandits to death in Zamfara
Several armed bandits terrorising the people have been bombed to death in Tsafe local government area of Zamfara state Troops of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) traced the bandits to a mountainous area before releasing the bomb on them A counter-insurgency expert in the Lake Chad region, Zagazola Makama, said The bandits were suspected to ... Read more Continue reading here ▶
Just in: Police react as Ogun farmer shot dead in his farm
Tragedy struck on Saturday, February 22, 2025, in Ageri Village, near Olodo in the Odeda local government area of Ogun state A 50-year-old farmer, identified as Alfa Mustapha, was found dead on his farm with his cutlass beside him The state Police public relations officer (PRO) CSP Omolola Odutola, has reacted to the tragic incident ... Read more Continue reading here ▶