After a coordinated operation along the Kaduna-Abuja road, troops from the Nigerian Army’s 1 Division recovered 11 kidnapped victims in Kachia Local Government Area, Kaduna State. The development was revealed in a post on X by security analyst Zagazola Makama on Tuesday. According to the report, soldiers stationed at a Forward Operating Base (FOB) in … Read more
Veteran writer and former presidential aide, Dr. Reuben Abati, has implored President Bola Tinubu to maintain Vice President Kashim Shettima in anticipation of the 2027 general election, stressing that the President should uphold his selection of running mate. During an appearance on Arise Television’s Morning Show on Tuesday, Abati stated that the recent remarks made … Read more
Joe Igbokwe, a social media commentator and leader of the All Progressives Congress, has said that certain individuals are exploiting the detention of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu to extort funds from others. Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), was sentenced to life imprisonment by the Federal High Court in Abuja on November … Read more
Bacary Sagna, a former Arsenal player, expresses confidence that Kylian Mbappe of Real Madrid will claim the Ballon d’Or this year. Sagna praised the individual performance of his compatriot, adding that the sole factor that could hinder his success is a poor showing at the FIFA World Cup. Sagna informed Goal of his belief that … Read more
Frank Leboeuf, a legend of France, has asserted that Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland may not secure the Ballon d’Or this year, as the accolade is not necessarily awarded to the best player. The former Chelsea player believes Mbappe is well-positioned to win the individual award this season, if it is justly conferred, referencing his … Read more
The All Progressives Congress (APC) currently governs 29 of Nigeria’s 36 states, based on a geographical analysis of party dominance throughout the federation. The APC currently dominates all six states in the South-South: Delta, Akwa Ibom, Edo, Cross River, Rivers, and Bayelsa, achieving a complete victory in the oil-rich region. The party has solidified its … Read more
Felix Morka, the National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), stated on Tuesday that the allegations regarding President Bola Tinubu substituting Vice President Kashim Shettima with a new running partner did not originate from the party. Morka stated that the APC has imposed a ban on political activities. Rumours suggest that Tinubu may … Read more
Felix Morka, the National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), stated on Tuesday that the party will determine the Vice President’s post at the appropriate time. Morka stated that endorsing President Bola Tinubu for a second term simultaneously endorses the Vice President. He revealed this during his appearance on Arise Television’s Morning Show. … Read more
Eleven individuals on suspicion of kidnapping have been apprehended by agents of the Edo State Police Command. The command spokesperson, ASP Eno Ikoedem, said this in a statement that was made accessible to newsmen in Benin City on Monday, January 26, 2026, In separate incidents that occurred on January 22 and 25, the individuals were … Read more
Despite the state’s current level of insecurity, Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has emphasised that his administration is unwavering. In an interview with BBC pidgin, the governor declared that his government would never pay ransom to a bandit. Last Sunday, gunmen who were allegedly bandits abducted more than a hundred people from three separate churches. … Read more