Kanuda, Nigeria — The Kaduna State Government has released N548 million to the Nigeria Union of Teachers Endwell Fund, resolving a long-standing dispute between the state government and the union. The dispute, which had been ongoing for several years, was resolved following the intervention of the state governor, Uba Sani, who directed the immediate release…
Jigawa, Nigeria — A fire outbreak occurred at a filling station in Dutse, the Jigawa state capital, on Thursday evening. The incident occurred around 8pm at Shakkotu along Kiyawa Road, Dutse. An eyewitness said that the fire erupted when a fuel tanker exploded while offloading fuel at the station. They described the scene as chaotic,…
United States — US President Donald Trump emphasized on his threat to place 100 per cent tariffs on BRICS nations, as the deadline loomed for him to impose tariffs on Canada and Mexico on Thursday. Trump had previously threatened 100 per cent tariffs on BRICS nations, a bloc which includes Brazil, Russia, India, China and…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NIRA) has resolved to strengthen its existing collaboration with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC towards enhancing the country’s cyber security. The resolution was reached when the President of NIRA, Akinsanya Adesola, led a staff delegation on a courtesy visit to EFCC’s Executive Chairman, Mr. Ola…
Nigeria — The federal government has expressed commitment to intensify domestic resource mobilisation strategies towards ownership and sustainability of the HIV response in the country with a view to reducing the risks of donor aid policy shifts. The Director General of the National Agency for the Control of AIDS, NACA, assured that efforts are in…
Ondo, Nigeria — Suspected herdsmen have reportedly murdered at least five farmers at Ajegunle-Powerline community in Akure North council area of Ondo State. The state police spokesperson, Funmi Odunlami, confirmed the attack of the farmers by suspected herdsmen. It was gathered that the victims, who were labourers , came to the state from Plateau and…
Anambra, Nigeria — A Security outfit in Anambra State codenamed Operation Udo Ga-Achi or Agunechemba, has demolished the Udoka Golden Point Hotel and Suites, popularly known as “La Cruise Hotel,” located along the Onitsha-Owerri Road. The authorities revealed that the hotel had been used as a den for kidnappers and other criminal elements. A statement…
Eswatini — A woman identified as Dumsile Dludlu has been remanded for allegedly snooping through her husband’s WhatsApp account, Samukeliso Matse, without his consent. According to the Times of Swaziland on Thursday,Dludlu’s act is said to contravene Eswatini’s Computer Crime and Cybercrime Act of 2022, which criminalises accessing any part of a computer system without justification…
Lagos, Nigeria — A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, presided over by Justice Alexander Owoeye, has scheduled February 14, 2025, for the arraignment of Ezekiel Thankgod, the former manager of gospel singer Mercy Chinwo, on allegations of $345,000 fraud. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) accused Ezekiel of diverting royalties from Chinwo’s digital…
Cross River, Nigeria—The Cross River State House of Assembly has initiated the amendment process for the Local Government Law 2007, proposing an increase in political appointments across Local Government Areas. The bill, sponsored by Rt. Hon. Davies Etta, representing Abi State Constituency, was debated on Tuesday in Calabar. It seeks to raise the number of…
United States of America– The World Health Organization (WHO) said it regretted the decision by the new US administration of President Donald Trump to withdraw the country from the UN agency on Tuesday. “The World Health Organization regrets the announcement that the United States of America intends to withdraw from the organisation,” WHO spokesman Tarik Jasarevic…
FCT, Nigeria — The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Commissioner of Police has lost his son in a car accident that reportedly happened on Monday Although the circumstances surrounding the young man’s death remain unclear, family sources have described the loss as heartbreaking. CP Disu was on a condolence visit to CSP A.A. Sambo, the Divisional…
Nasarawa, Nigeria — The Father of Timilehin Ajayi, the gospel singer arrested for killing a corp member, Salome Adaidu, has pleaded for the release of his son. It was earlier reported that Ajayi was found in possession of the severed head of Salome Adaidu in a polythene bag and has been remanded by a Nasarawa…
United States of America — The General Superintendent of Deeper Christian Life Ministry, Pastor William Kumuyi, participated in the Inauguration Praise and Prayer Convocation, an event held ahead of Donald Trump’s inauguration as the 47th President of the United States on Monday. The programme, hosted at the Greater New Hope Baptist Church, was organised by…
Kogi, Nigeria — Not fewer than 77,495 children have been immunised against polio in remote communities across seven local government areas of Kogi State. The state government stated that this development would help consolidate its 10-year-old polio-free status. The state Immunisation Officer, Grace Ojofedo, disclosed this to the newsmen on Monday following the completion of…
Niger, Nigeria — The Federal Government has expressed its condolences to the people of Niger and the state government following Saturday’s petrol tanker explosion at Dikko Junction in Gurara Local Government Area. The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Prof. Nantewe Yilwatda, described the incident as tragic in a statement released on Sunday, statingting…
Nigeria–The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has raised the alarm against recent drug seizures in Lagos and Kano and revealed the troubling abuse of hazardous substances by youths, disguised under disturbing street names. The agency’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, shared a video of the confiscated contraband on X(Twitter) on Sunday. Among the…
Nigeria–The Nigerian governors have expressed their support for the tax reform bills initiated by the federal government, proposing a new sharing formula for value-added tax, VAT. This is coming after meeting of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, NGF, and the Presidential Tax Reform Committee which was held on Thursday. The governors’ forum, in a communique at…
Nigeria–Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, believes he has what it takes to achieve success with the team. His appointment has been greeted with widespread criticism from football fans and pundits in Nigerians. Football fans in Nigerian believed he does not have the experience and expertise to tinker the Super Eagles. The former defender guided…
Nigeria–Former Assistant Director of the Department of State Services (DSS), Dennis Amachree, has raised concerns over the lack of coordinated intelligence among Nigeria’s security agencies, which he said was hindering the fight against insurgency in the North-East geopolitical zone. While Speaking on Channels Television’s Lunchtime Politics programme on Thursday, Amachree emphasized on the importance of intelligence…
Rivers, Nigeria–The Rivers State Government has confirmed the death of nine persons in two local councils of the state from suspected outbreak of cholera. The Commissioner for Health, Dr Adaeze Oreh, during a news briefing in Port Harcourt yesterday, disclosed the affected local councils where the outbreak occurred as Andoni, with three deaths, and Akuku-Toru,…
Plateau, Nigeria–Troops of 3 Division/Operation SAFE HAVEN have rescued 18 kidnapped victims and apprehend several other criminal elements including 10 bandits in Plateau and Taraba States. The Spokesman for Operation Safe Haven, Major Zhakom disclosed this at a press conference in Plateau state on Thursday. He reveals that the operations, supported by robust non-kinetic engagements,…
Delta, Nigeria–The Delta State Police Command yesterday paraded 16 suspects, which includes killers of an Uber driver, Facebook fraudster, robbers, and child traffickers, just as they recovered various arms and ammunition. The Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe,paraded the suspects at Ekpan police station on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, CP…
Ogun,Nigeria–The Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun has sympathized with the family of the late member of the House of Representatives representing Ikenne/Sagamu/Remo North Federal Constituency, Adewunmi Oriyomi Onanuga, well known as “Ijaya. Onanuga, who until her passing served as the Deputy Chief Whip in the Green Chamber, reportedly died on Wednesday after a brief…
Nasarawa, Nigeria–An 85 year old man,Ibrahim Haruna has been arrested by the Nigerian Security Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC for an alleged rape of a four-year-old girl in Nasarawa. The incident occurred in the Kongo community of Keffi local government council of the state. The Corps Public Relations Officer Jerry Victor disclosed this at a press…
Nigeria–The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has said that the national electricity grid will remain prone to collapse. According to Adelabu, this was due to the government’s inability to repair a crucial transmission line in the northern part of the country owing to persistent insecurity. The minister said this during the 2025 budget defense session…
United States of America–US President-elect Donald Trump has disclosed his intention to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin soon after his inauguration slated for January 20. “And I know he (Putin) wants to meet, and I’m going to meet him very quickly. I would have done it sooner, but you have to get into the…
Ogun, Nigeria–A truck driver and his two assistants have been reported injured– hospitalised following a road accident that occurred along the Sagamu-Benin Expressway. The long truck, which was registered as BBJ-542XAF, was carrying gas when the incident occurred at about 12:35 am on Sunday. Confirming the incident, the police public relations officer, Omolola Odutola, said…
Nigeria–Nigerian singer, Simisola Bolatito Kosoko, popularly known as Simi, has captivated fans with her love note to her husband, Adekunle Gold on their 6th wedding anniversary. The couple, who tied the knot in a beautiful private ceremony on January 9, 2019, have built a strong and loving foundation over the six years of their marriage….
Plateau, Nigeria–A tragic accident which occured during the weekend in the Kwana Maciji area in the Pankshin Local Government Area of Plateau State claimed the lives of 19 people and injured 11 others who came for a wedding ceremony in the State. The Chairman of the Pankshin local government area emergency management committee, John Dasar…
Lagos, Nigeria–A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Joe Igbokwe has supported the impeachment of the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon Mudashiru Obasa. DNI reports that members of the assembly on Monday, impeached the Speaker over alleged multiple statutory and financial infractions. However, Mojisola Meranda Ojora was subsequently elected as…
