1960 Headlines

President Donald Trump said Thursday that US forces conducted deadly strikes against Islamic State “Scum” in northwestern Nigeria, and vowed more attacks if the militants keep killing Christians. Without providing details, the commander in chief said “The Department of War executed numerous perfect strikes,” on Christmas Day, against IS targets. “I have previously warned these […]

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on the Federal and State Governments to take immediate and practical steps to protect citizens throughout the yuletide season and beyond. The party made the call in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Ini Ememobong, in Abuja on Thursday, while reacting to the Christmas eve explosion in […]

By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has said Nigeria’s worsening hardship and insecurity stem from leadership failure rather than any lack of resilience among the people, urging Nigerians to hold on to hope and compassion despite the difficult circumstances surrounding this year’s Christmas celebrations. In a Christmas message signed by the […]

Venezuelan authorities on Thursday released at least 60 prisoners who had been arrested during 2024 protests against President Nicolas Maduro’s reelection, a human rights NGO said. Tumultuous post-election demonstrations followed when Maduro won a third term in July 2024 polls, despite accusations of fraud. Some 2,400 people were arrested but nearly 2,000 have since been […]

By Chioma Obinna The United Nations yesterday expressed deep sorrow over the reported loss of lives following a suspected suicide bombing at a mosque in Gamboru Market, Maiduguri, Borno State.Nigeria’s Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator, Mr Mohamed Fall, in a  press statement, said the attack occurred during evening prayers and left several worshippers dead, with scores […]

 The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), has confirmed 11 persons dead and 12 others injured in a lone auto crash that occurred along Ringim-Sankara-Beguwa road in Ringim Local Government Area of Jigawa. Mr Ado Adamu, the Ag. Commander in charge of the Ringim Local Government Unit of the FRSC in Jigawa confirmed the development to […]

By Idris Salisu, Gusau Six serving members of the Zamfara State House of Assembly elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), citing alleged disregard for constitutional provisions, prolonged suspension, and what they described as the erosion of legislative independence in the state. The […]

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted sunshine and cloudiness from Friday until Sunday across the country. NiMet`s weather outlook released on Thursday in Abuja predicted sunny skies on Friday  over the northern region throughout the forecast period. According to the agency, sunny skies with patches of clouds are anticipated over the central  region throughout […]

By Favour Ulebor The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, has sent Christmas greetings to Christians in Nigeria and in the diaspora, reaffirming the Federal Government’s commitment to religious freedom, peaceful coexistence and national unity. In a statement signed by his Special Assistant on Media and Communications Strategy, Alkasim Abdulkadir, on Thursday, the […]