The Kano State Police Command has apprehended 19 individuals for various crimes, including armed robbery, cattle rustling, kidnapping, and other banditry-related offenses. The arrests were announced by the Police Public Relations Officer, Superintendent Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, during a press briefing in Kano. Superintendent Kiyawa attributed the successful arrests to robust crime prevention patrols and effective…
The state leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) have reopened the Oyo State government secretariat following the suspension of the national strike. Initially, union leaders had blocked the secretariat’s entrance gates and enforced a sit-at-home directive by patrolling various ministries, departments, and agencies, effectively halting all activities within the…
The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has expressed serious concern over the increasing incidents of journalists being abducted and arrested by security agencies, particularly the Nigeria Police Force, under the pretext of enforcing the Cyber Security Act. In a press statement issued by NGE President Eze Anaba and General Secretary Dr. Iyobosa Uwugiaren following a…
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has announced the selection of 10,000 successful applicants for recruitment into the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) as constables. PSC spokesperson Ikechukwu Ani confirmed the release of the list of candidates. He stated, “Today, Tuesday, June 4, 2024, the commission received the report of the Police Recruitment Board. Nine thousand applicants…
The Civil Society Groups for Good Governance (CSGGG) coalition has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to sign the National Commission for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (NATCOM) Bill into law to bolster national security. This appeal comes amid growing concerns about the proliferation of illegal firearms. Chief Ogakwu Dominic, the coalition’s president,…
Former heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua is reportedly in discussions about a potential £150 million takeover of English Championship club Watford FC. Watford, currently owned by Italian Gino Pozzo since 2012, is seeking new investment to enhance the club’s position. According to The Athletic, Joshua’s involvement, even as part of a consortium, signifies the club’s…
In a surprising move, Manchester United midfielder Casemiro has joined Spanish side, Marbella FC, taking on a new role as a director and shareholder at the club. The Brazilian midfielder’s future at Manchester United remains very uncertain, with the former Real Madrid man strongly linked with a move away. At 32 years old, Casemiro…
The US government under Joe Biden is quickly invoking an authority to shut off access to asylum for migrants who cross the US-Mexico border illegally. Biden unveiled the sweeping executive action Tuesday afternoon, June 4 at the White House, attempting to use executive action to affect the situation on the border after a bipartisan…
A Nigerian lawyer, Stella, has advised men to marry female lawyers as they don’t cheat. “Female lawyers don’t have time to cheat on their men and husbands. Female lawyers are the best. Get one for yourself and have peace of mind. Female lawyers,” she wrote on Tuesday.
Andrew Amaechi Ochekwo, the prime suspect in the case of two missing ladies, Celine Ndudim and Afiba Tandoh, is wanted in connection with a sexual assault in Milton Keynes, the United Kingdom. DNI reported that Celine and her Ghanaian friend, Afiba, have been missing after they travelled from Port Harcourt to Aba, Abia State to see Andrew…
Umahi, in a statement by Orji Uchenna, his spokesperson, described the vandalism as “ruthless and cowardly sabotage” of the nation’s progress. The incident, which involved the destruction of expansion joints crucial for the bridge’s structural integrity, has sparked outrage across the country. The minister lamented how the vandals managed to achieve “their destructive mission” despite…
The face-off between Femi Otedola, billionaire businessman, and Jim Ovia, chairman of Zenith Bank, over an alleged multibillion naira fraud has taken a turn for the worse, TheCable understands. Otedola had accused Zenith Bank of unlawfully using the account of his company, Seaforce Shipping Limited, to trade in 2011 without his knowledge or consent. Although…
In an effort to support less privileged households amidst the impact of the fuel subsidy removal, First Lady Mrs. Oluremi Tinubu has distributed food items to over 1,200 persons with disabilities (PWDs) and vulnerable groups in Nasarawa State. During the distribution event in Lafia, the Nasarawa State capital, Senator Oluremi Tinubu announced a grant of…
President Bola Tinubu has extended his congratulations to India’s Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, on his recent parliamentary election victory. In a statement, President Tinubu described the election outcome as a strong endorsement of Prime Minister Modi’s exceptional leadership of the world’s largest democracy. President Tinubu also reassured the Indian populace of Nigeria’s commitment to bolstering…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has refuted allegations that it plans to revoke the licenses of three banks following regulatory action against Heritage Bank Plc. This clarification was provided in a statement issued by the apex bank on Tuesday. The CBN described the allegations as false and intended to incite panic within the financial…
The Director of Communications for the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Ademola Olajire, confirmed on Tuesday that the stranded Super Eagles players in Lagos and Abuja have arrived in Uyo, the capital of Akwa Ibom, for their World Cup qualifiers. According to Olajire, some Super Eagles players faced difficulties joining the rest of the team in…
The Delta State House of Assembly (DSHA) has declared the federal government’s deduction of local government funds from state allocations as unconstitutional. During an event marking the first anniversary of the eighth assembly, Speaker Hon Guwor Dennis emphasized the illegality of such deductions, urging the federal government to wait for the conclusion of the constitutional…
The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has officially disassociated itself from any ongoing party registration activities within the state. In a communiqué issued following a stakeholders meeting at the party secretariat in Osogbo, the state capital, the APC declared that any current registration efforts are not sanctioned by any official party…
The Benue Diaspora Vanguard (BDV) has condemned the recent attacks on the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, attributing the smear campaign to expelled members and fraudulent elements within certain quarters of the state. In a statement signed by BDV President Titus Hwande and Secretary General Audu Oche, the group…
Bandits have again abducted no fewer than twenty-six persons in Niger communities. The incident occurred in Mashegu and Shiroro local government areas of the state on Sunday and Monday. It was gathered that the bandits stormed a village called Adogo Malam, in which six people were kidnapped. Subsequently another set of bandits also invaded the…
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has urged youths to desist from using technology for dubious activities. Sanwo-Olu issued the warning at the 27th Convocation Lecture of the Lagos State University on Tuesday, saying that youth should pursue dignity of labour. The convocation lecture was themed “Embracing the Future: Navigating the Intersection of Technology and Humanity.”…
The naira depreciated marginally against the dollar at the official foreign exchange market. FMDQ data showed that naira depreciated slightly to N1476.95 on Tuesday from N1476.12 on Monday. This represents N0.83 loss against the dollar compared to the N1476.12 traded on Monday. Subsequently, the naira depreciated to N1500 against the dollar from N1475 recorded on…
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has approved the appointment of Professor Razaq Olatunde Rom Kalilu as the substantive Vice Chancellor of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) Ogbomoso. The state governor approved this appointment on Tuesday. The approval was contained in a statement signed by the Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Professor Salihu…
Nigerian ace music star, Oladapo Daniel Oyebanjo, well known by his stage name D’Banj, says his 20-year-long music career is impossible without courtesy to his former partner and music producer, Michael Ajereh, aka Don Jazzy. D’Banj acknowledged the Mo’ Hits Records co-founder in a series of posts via his Instagram handle. He described the two…
Activist Deji Adeyanju has applauded the Nigerian Labour Congress, NLC, and Trade Union Congress, TUC, for employing a “good strategy” in their push for a new minimum wage. Recall that organised labour embarked on an indefinite strike on Monday to protest the low wages for workers in the country. In response to the current high…
President Bola Tinubu has named the Arterial Road N20 from Northern Parkway to Outer Northern Expressway in Abuja after Wole Soyinka, a playwright and Nobel Laureate. It was reported that the highway’s naming follows the recommendation of the Federal Capital Territory Administration, led by the Minister of FCT, Nyesom Wike. In a post via his…
India’s Hindu nationalist Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his allies were heading for election victory on Tuesday, but the opposition said they had “punished” the ruling party to confound predictions and reduce their parliamentary majority. Commentators and exit polls had projected an overwhelming victory for Modi, whose campaign wooed the Hindu majority to the worry…
The lawmaker representing Bauchi Central, Senator Abdul Ningi, has resumed his legislative duties in the upper chamber after a three-month suspension. He was suspended in March over budget padding claims. But on Tuesday, Ningi, a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) senator, was sighted at the National Assembly premises in Abuja being driven in his black Toyota Landcruiser…
In the wake of the strike by organised labour, Femi Falana (SAN), says no state can claim inability to pay the minimum wage following the Federal Government’s removal of subsidy. He stated this during an interview on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief, adding that the government cannot stop labour from embarking on industrial actions. “There is…
At least 30 people are feared dead following the collapse of a mining pit in Galkogo village, Shiroro local government area of Niger State. Sources indicate that the incident occurred late Monday night. So far, one body has been recovered, and six individuals have been rescued with injuries. Ibrahim Hussein, Public Relations Officer for the…
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has encouraged Nigerians to adopt bicycles as a mode of transportation. This initiative was highlighted during a roadshow on major streets in Port Harcourt, the capital of Rivers State, and a sensitization event for students at a local private school, both held in celebration of the 2024 World Cycling…
