Author: Safiu Kehinde

Safiu Kehinde  Concerns have grown in Maiduguri over dangerous animals that have been let loose and spotted across the city after the flood ravaging the state capital since Monday night. Crocodiles were seen wandering through the flooded streets after their zoo got submerged by the flood, raising fears that others such as elephants, lions, and snakes domiciled in the zoo may find their way out at any moment. According to reports, the Director, Forest and Wildlife, Ayuba Peter, who said the incident took them unawares, confirmed that the zoo manager had been told of the recent development. Mr Peter said…

Kamala Harris baited Donald Trump for nearly all of the 1 hour and 45 minutes of their first and potentially only debate on Tuesday night – and Trump took every bit of it. The vice president had prepared extensively for their debate, and peppered nearly every answer with a comment designed to enrage the former president. She told Trump that world leaders were laughing at him, and military leaders called him a “disgrace.” She called Trump “weak” and “wrong.” She said Trump was fired by 81 million voters – the number that voted for President Joe Biden in 2020. “Clearly,…

Taylor Swift said Tuesday she is supporting Vice President Kamala Harris in the race for president, ending speculation about whether the superstar singer would share her political views ahead of November’s election. “Like many of you, I watched the debate tonight. If you haven’t already, now is a great time to do your research on the issues at hand and the stances these candidates take on the topics that matter to you the most. As a voter, I make sure to watch and read everything I can about their proposed policies and plans for this country,” Swift wrote on Instagram,…

Safiu Kehinde  Nigerian Vice President Kashim Shettima has vowed 50 trucks of rice to flood victims in Maiduguri. The VP visited Maiduguri on Tuesday to sympathise with the people of Borno over the Alau Dam flood disaster that displaced thousands of people. Leading Federal Government delegation to the beleaguered city, Shettima was received on arrival by Gov. Babagana Zulum, who took him to the palace of the Shehu of Borno, Alhaji Abubakar El-Kanemi, that was also hit by the flood. From the palace, the vice president drove to Bakassi camp where thousands of those displaced by the flood were taking…

Safiu Kehinde The Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employee (NULGE) Ondo state Chapter’s, Oluwatuyi Olasoji, has died after slumping at a filling station. According to reports, Olasoji slumped last week while trying to buy fuel in a filling station at Ondo capital city, Akure. He was rushed to Owo Federal Medical Centre following the incident. Meanwhile, Olasoji was reported to have undergone surgery prior to his death on Monday.

Safiu Kehinde  The All Progressive Congress (APC) has slammed its former National Vice Chairman, Salihu Lukman, over his call on Nigerians to vote out the party in 2027. Reacting to his criticism of Tinubu’s administration and call for the ousting of the ruling party in 2027, APC had on Tuesday, said Lukman is not in pole position to advise Nigerians on how to vote or who to vote for. This was contained in a statement issued by the party’s spokesperson, Felix Morka. APC labelled Lukman as an opportunist who had lost relevance and as such desperate for undue attention after…

By Temitope Ajayi Those who think they are taking a dig at the President have been gloating. Their usual refrain is that the man they said built Lagos should build Nigeria for them to see. As Governor of Lagos, the President reformed governance and set the state on the path of irreversible progress. President Tinubu has never claimed he did it alone or discounted the contributions of others who led the state before him. Some of the landmark projects he started are still standing, and the plans and vision he articulated are still being implemented till today. We talk about…

Safiu Kehinde Ogun state transport workers has, on Tuesday , vowed to stop arbitrary fare hike in the state. The transport workers made this promise during a meeting on Tuesday between their union leaders and Ogun State governor, Dapo Abiodun, at Panseke Motor Park in Abeokuta. Speaking at the meeting, the Chairman of Ogun State Park Management Scheme (OGSPAM), Akeem Bodunrin, expressed the union’s readiness to comply with Abiodun’s desire to relief citizens of the burden of exorbitant transport fares due to the high cost of fuel. Abiodun also expressed hope in the reduction of fuel cost once the Compressed…

Says Attacks on Dissent Voices Have Surpassed Military Dictatorship Safiu Kehinde Former Nigerian Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has claimed alleged assaults on civil society and journalists by the Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration have surpassed the experience under military dictatorship. Reacting to the arrest of the Nigerian Labour Congress’ (NLC) President, Joe Ajaero, and invasion of the Socio-Economic Rights & Accountability Project Group’s (SERAP) by officials of the Department of State Service (DSS) yesterday, Atiku described the events as disturbing. He accused the Federal Government of disrupting the nations democratic values in a post on his official X handle on Tuesday.…

Safiu Kehinde In the wake of the massive flood that ravaged Maiduguri on Tuesday, Nigerian Vice Preisdent, Kashim Shettima has arrived the Borno state capital city. This was disclosed in a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Communications, Stanley Nkwocha. As contained in the statement, Shettima, arrived at the flood infested capital city for an on-the-spot assessment. He expressed deep concern over the situation while directing government agencies to provide relief for victims of the disaster. “Disturbed by the devastating floods across the country, Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport en…