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Former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, has officially taken a fourth wife, Hiqma, in a private ceremony held over the weekend in Abuja. The low-key wedding was attended by close family members and trusted friends, reflecting Bello’s preference for maintaining privacy in his personal affairs. News of the nuptials was first confirmed by his third wife, Hafiza Yahaya Bello, who took to Instagram to welcome the newest member of the family. “Our family just got a little bigger and more loving,” she wrote in a heartfelt post, expressing gratitude and offering prayers for continued peace and blessings within their…

PROTOCOL Today, we gather under a heavy shadow, drawn from the silence that surrounds a departed leader and the immense weight of a life whose absence will be felt for generations. We meet to honour a man whose presence once commanded this very room, whose voice once summoned the best in us, and whose convictions never bowed, even to the strongest winds of public opinion. President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, former Head of State and former President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, has gone to rest. He was first among soldiers in war, first among citizens in peace, and without…

By Deborah Nnamdi Police operatives from the Durumi Divisional Headquarters, under the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command, have arrested one Philip Jallo following the tragic death of a 3-year-old boy who drowned in an uncovered septic tank in Durumi 2, Abuja. The incident occurred around 9:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 16, 2025. According to reports, the toddler had been playing within a residential compound when he accidentally slipped and fell into the open soakaway, which was filled with human waste. In a statement issued by the FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, Jallo was accused of gross negligence…

By Deborah Nnamdi A petrol tanker carrying 33,000 litres of Premium Motor Spirit exploded on Thursday evening at Celica Junction along the new Ife Expressway in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. Eyewitnesses reported that the incident occurred after the tanker suffered brake failure, causing it to lose control and collide with a Toyota Prado SUV and another vehicle. The impact caused the tanker to overturn and ignite. “The tanker hit a Prado jeep and another car, then it fell and exploded,” an eyewitness recounted. “The fire affected both vehicles, but fortunately, no lives were lost.” Confirming the incident, the Chairman…

By Deborah Nnamdi At least two people have been confirmed dead and two others seriously injured after a section of the only flyover bridge in Keffi, Nasarawa State, collapsed on Thursday. According to eyewitnesses, the collapse occurred when a truck carrying an oversized container struck the bridge, causing part of the structure to cave in and crash onto vehicles and pedestrians below. Emergency response teams and security personnel swiftly arrived at the scene, rescuing victims and securing the area to prevent further harm. The injured have been transported to a nearby hospital for urgent treatment. While authorities have yet to…

By Deborah Nnamdi President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday announced that the University of Maiduguri will be renamed in honour of the late former president, Muhammadu Buhari. The institution will henceforth be known as Muhammadu Buhari University, Maiduguri. The announcement came during a special session of the Federal Executive Council (FEC), where President Tinubu delivered a moving tribute to Buhari, praising his life of discipline, moral strength, and unwavering patriotism. “Buhari was not a perfect man—no leader is—but he was a good, decent, and honourable man,” Tinubu stated. While acknowledging that every legacy invites debate, the President insisted that the…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has revealed that troops of Operation Safe Haven rejected a N13.7 million bribe offered by terrorists during an operation along the Jos-Sanga Road in Plateau State. Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Markus Kangye, disclosed this during a press briefing on Thursday in Abuja. He said the troops were responding to a distress call about terrorist activity when they intercepted two suspects who attempted to bribe them. “On July 9, our gallant troops intercepted a vehicle riddled with bullet holes along the Jos-Sanga Road. The suspects tried to offer N13.7 million in cash,…

By Deborah Nnamdi President Bola Tinubu on Thursday presided over a special session of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) held in honour of former President Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away on July 13, 2025, at the age of 82. The solemn session—an expanded FEC meeting—was convened at the Council Chamber of the State House, Abuja, and brought together the nation’s political leadership and members of the late President’s family. The meeting comes just two days after Buhari was laid to rest in his hometown, Daura, Katsina State. Originally scheduled for Tuesday, the commemorative session was moved to Thursday to allow…

Photo: John Mahama, President of Ghana By Deborah Nnamdi Ghana’s anti-corruption agency announced Thursday that it has filed charges against a former head of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) and six others over a $28 million corruption and money laundering scheme. The charges mark a significant development in President John Mahama’s anti-graft drive, launched in early 2025 to recover stolen state funds and restore public accountability. The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) said it has brought 25 charges against Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, former NPA chief, along with six individuals and three companies. The charges include extortion by a public officer,…

By Deborah Nnamdi Nigerian billionaire and business magnate, Femi Otedola, has announced the upcoming release of his highly anticipated book, Making It Big, which is scheduled to launch on August 18, 2025. The announcement was made via a post on Otedola’s official X (formerly Twitter) account, where he offered a glimpse into the themes and inspiration behind the publication. According to Otedola, Making It Big is more than just a memoir — it is a candid reflection on the key lessons, defining setbacks, and breakthroughs that have shaped his life and career. “The lessons, setbacks, and triumphs that shaped my…