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A Twitter user has taken to the microblogging platform to narrate how a woman retaliated after her only child was thrown into a well by her neighbour in Mararaba, Nasarawa state, two days ago. The aggrieved woman reportedly threw all her…

The minister of water resources, Suleiman Adamu, has said 80 percent of the floods in Nigeria are caused by rainfall and not Cameroon’s Lagdo dam as widely believed. Speaking in Abuja on Wednesday, October 19, Adamu said: “All these…

The Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has commiserated with the former Senate President, Senator David Mark, on the death of his son, Tunde Mark, saying he was shocked at the sad news.…

Governor Darius Dickson Ishaku of Taraba State was on Thursday booed while in Donga local government council to coronate and present the staff of office to the Gara-Donga of Donga, Sanvalla Varzoa Shimbura Gargbanyi ( ll). Ishaku was…

A Lagos High Court sitting at the Tafawa Balewa Square, on Tuesday, continued the trial of Chidinma Ojukwu, who was alleged to have killed the Chief Executive Officer of Super Tv, Usifo Ataga. Ojukwu, an undergraduate of the University of…

There are growing signs of uncertainties and simmering resentment among many segments of Nigerians, especially in the South East, over President Muhammadu Buhari government’s refusal to release Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People…

Flood victims in Lokoja, who are living in the Internally Displaced Camps, are currently witnessing the most devastating moments in their lives as they now feed from hand to mouth, while relief materials meant for them have been allegedly…

The state Chairman of Christians Association of Nigeria, CAN Doctor Stephen Dami Mamza who is  also the catholic  bishop of yola diocese has distributed relief materials to flood  victims of loh community of Demsa local government and …

Adamawa state Muslim Council on Tuesday donated nonfood items to inmates in Yola Correctional Centre worth thousands of naira. The items include mats, soap and detergent. Receiving the delegation, Deputy Comptroller of the Correctional…

Family members of people who disappeared and whose whereabouts remain unknown had the opportunity to relive their trauma at an event in Yola on Tuesday. At the event marking the International Day of the Disappeared, organised by the…

BY ZAYYAD I. MUHAMMAD All eyes are on the legal tussle surrounding the May 25, 2022, gubernatorial primary election of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Adamawa state, which produced Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri as the winner —…

Nafeesah Vandi, the Adamawa female journalist who was violently assaulted by her husband, has said she is not interested in taking her husband to court. Recall that earlier this month, THE WHISTLER had reported that Nafeesah was beaten…

Governor Ahamdu Fintiri of Adamawa State has alleged a plan by Boko Haram terrorists to regroup and form a base for operations in the state. The governor made the allegation at the Government House in Yola on Wednesday while receiving…

YOLA—Two persons have reportedly died from cholera in two local government areas of Adamawa State. Eleven cases of the disease have been confirmed in Shelleng and Guyuk council areas and some adjourning towns and communities in four…

The Nigerian Army on Wednesday confirmed the killing of two combatants of the Indigenous People of Biafra along the Eke Ututu-Ihitte Nansa Road, in the Orsu Local Government Area of Imo State. The Director of Army Public Relations, Brig…

The President, Medical Manufacturers Association of Nigeria, and Managing director of Jubilee Syringe Manufacturing company, Onna, Akwa Ibom state, Mr Akin Oyediran, has said that sustained advocacy by his association in 2022, led to…

Many Gospel preachers from within and outside the state are in attendance at the Fellowship of Lutheran Youth Band's (FELY BAND2022) annual music concert and seminar, which is currently taking place at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Malamre,…

House of Representatives at Wednesday plenary mandated the Nigerian army to reinforce security in attacked Butuku Hyambula communities in Madagali/Michika Federal Constituency of Adamawa State and environs. The call followed…

Five Nigerian Army personnel have been killed after a military convoy struck an improvised explosive device (IED) in Baga, Borno State, as confirmed by the Islamic State-backed faction of Boko Haram, the Islamic State West Africa Province…

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control has said 62 cases of Monkeypox have been confirmed in the country. The NCDC disclosed this in its latest Monkeypox situation report released on Tuesday. The World Health Organisation said…

The wife of the Adamawa State Governor, Hajiya Lami Ahmadu Fintiri says there is a need for collaborative efforts in the fight against drug abuse in the society. Hajiya Lami Ahmadu Fintiri made the call during a one-day sensitisation…

A new report by the United Nations Children’s Fund has identified Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe as states with the highest cases of grave violations against children. The report, which was released on Wednesday, revealed that there were 391…

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has announced it will continue the Continuous Voter Registration and directed all Electoral Commissioners to continue the exercise pending further directives. INEC disclosed this in a…

The leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, on Wednesday, issued some warnings to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on the state of insecurity in the state. Primate Ayodele said deadly terrorists, who are…

Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State has accused President Muhammadu Buhari-led Federal Government of actively supporting Fulanis to take over Nigeria. Ortom, who appeared on Arise TV on Wednesday morning, said this while speaking on the…

The Nigerian Army has announced plans to engage the services of its retired personnel. Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Faruk Yahaya, made the disclosure Tuesday night. Yahaya spoke at a Regimented Dinner organized for the 2021…

The vice presidential candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, Kabiru Masari has informed the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, that his original certificates are missing. The placeholder running mate of the…

Barring any last-minute change of plans, President Muhammadu Buhari is expected to swear in Justice Olukayode Ariwoola as the new Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) today. This follows the resignation of Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad…

The Taraba State government, through the State Agency for the Control of Aids, has again expressed commitment to eliminate the virus from the State come 2030. This was made known at the weekly review performance of the Implementation…

The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Tanko Muhammad, has resigned, Channels Television learned on Monday. Sources told Channels Television that Justice Muhammad resigned on Sunday night, citing ill-health as the reason for his decision.…

Dr. Paul Oluikpe has announced a music challenge centered around his hit song “I Give Myself to You”.  The first time he ran a music challenge in 2019, the winner was KWIN who received a cash prize and also was given a recording contract…

18-Year-Old Kills Nursing Mother, Baby After Failed Rape Attempt In Adamawa Command have apprehended a teenager for allegedly killing a 36-year-old nursing mother identified as Talatu Alh Usman and her one-year-old child. This was…

A former Imo State Governor, Rochas Okorocha, has been remanded in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission pending the determination of his bail application. Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court in Abuja gave…

The PUNCH reports that the National Examinations Council on Sunday announced that it has “extended the Registration period of the 2022 Senior School Certificate Examination for school-based candidates to midnight of Monday 20th June 2022”.…

The Kaduna State Governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai has raised alarm concerning activities of terrorists in his state. Speaking on Thursday, El-Rufai stated that dreaded Boko Haram and the Ansaru terrorists are now in two local government…

Kemi Olunloyo has dismissed the comedy skits of Sabinus and Mr. Macaroni. The 57-year-old in her recent tweet said she dislikes the style of comedy of the duo because they tend to ‘denigrate women’. She said: “Sabinus and Macaroni skits…

The Chairman of Sadauna Local Government Area in Taraba State, Hon Oliver Wubon, has lamented that kidnappers are currently demanding advance payment from residents or risk being kidnapped. The council boss raised an alarm while speaking…

N20.8million Fraud: Court Jails Ex Cashier of Yola Electricity Distribution Plc, Ibrahim Aliyu https://www.nathmedia.com.ng/2022/05/deborah-samuel-over-30-lawyers-arrive-court-to-defend-suspected-killers/ The EFCC,…

The Southern and Middle Belt Alliance (SaMBA) on Monday demanded for accelerated prosecution of those involved in the murder of late Deborah Samuel, a student of Shehu Shagari College of Education, Sokoto State condemning the act in its…

A total number of thirty-four lawyers defended Bilyaminu Aliyu and Aminu Hukunci, the suspected killers of Deborah Samuel, in court today. The defense team was led by Prof. Mansur Ibrahim. Deborah Samuel, a 200-Level Home Economics…

The young lady in the viral video having sex with a dog in the Lekki area of Lagos has reportedly died. Daily Independentonline learned that the lady simply identified as Mirabel, died on Monday at a private hospital in Yaba. A…

The mother of the 10-year-old Chrisland student who was reportedly raped by her fellow students during a school competition in Dubai has finally spoken out on the issue. In a new video shared by Popular Media Personality, Ubi Franklin,…

One of the babymama’s of Nigerian singer, Wizkid, Oluwanishola has given an eyewitness account of s3x saga rocking Chrisland School during their Dubai trip. According to her, she was on the dubai trip with her son and the girl in…

Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh has asked that Chrisland school pays to take down the viral video of its female student involved in sexual activity. A video emerged on Monday showing some teenagers identified as students of the school…

For failing to pay ransom to their kidnappers, three out of those kidnapped from Ungwan Bulus in the Chikun local government area of Kaduna State, have been killed by their abductors. The remaining abductees who failed to pay their…

Prophetess Rose Kelvin Ministry has advised men that if their wives are in their period and they are in the mood for sex, they should not hesitate to do it. She further said it is better do it with your wife using protection during…

The National Hospital, Abuja, has said the report of the autopsy conducted on the body of late popular gospel singer, Osinachi Nwachukwu, will only be released to the police. This came as Vanguard gathered that the surgical procedure to…

Adamawa State Police Commissioner, Mohammed Ahmed Barde, on Friday, respected a Traffic Superintendent Grade I of the Focal Engine Traffic Division, Husseini Jidauna, for his commitment to obligation. The Traffic Superintendent has…

QUEEN HANNAH PHILIPSON FACE OF NIGERIA MODELS 2021 Has commend the THE NIGERIA CORRECTIONAL SERVICE Kirikiri Leadership and the Controller General, Nigeria Correctional Service (Ja’afaru Ahmed) for taking pageantry in the country to…

By: Hamza Suleiman A former Leader of the Nigerian Youth Parliament, Mr Shettima Umar, has reaffirmed his intentions to contest for the All Progressive Congress(APC), North East Zonal Youth Leader in the Forthcoming National…