WARRI, DELTA STATE – Hundreds of passengers have been stranded at the Warri train station for two days following the breakdown of the free train service introduced for the festive season. The situation, reported by newsmen has led to mounting frustration among travelers as the crowd at the station continues to swell. Eyewitnesses described the…
The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN), in collaboration with its partners, plans to establish a refinery with an initial capacity of 50,000 barrels per day (bpd). According to PETROAN President Billy Gillis-Harry, the agreement and Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to commence the refinery’s construction will be signed in the coming weeks….
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has dismissed claims by a media outlet alleging it approved a 40% hike in telecommunications service tariffs starting January 2025. The report claimed the tariff increase would result in telephone calls costing N15.40 per minute, SMS priced at N5.60, and a minimum cost of N1,400 for a 1GB data bundle….
The Headquarters 9 Brigade of the Nigerian Army organized a vibrant end-of-year funfair for children and families within the Ikeja Cantonment, Lagos, spreading joy during the festive season. The event, themed “Ikeja Cantonment End-of-Year Funfair,” aimed to strengthen community bonds among military personnel and their families. With over 2,500 children in attendance, the celebration offered…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has firmly dismissed allegations by Niger Republic’s military leader, General Abdourahamane Tchiani, accusing Nigeria of conspiring with France to destabilize Niger. In a statement issued Thursday, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, described the claims as baseless fabrications, emphasizing Nigeria’s commitment to regional stability and peaceful…
Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, under Operation Fansan Yamma, have dismantled several terrorist camps near Bichi Hill in Danmusa Local Government Area, Katsina State. Acting on credible intelligence about terrorist activities, the operation targeted camps responsible for attacks in Danmusa, Safana, and Kankara Local Government Areas on December 19, 2024. In a…
GOMBE— Tragedy struck on Christmas Day in Gombe as a commercial bus lost control and rammed into a procession of Christian faithful, leaving 22 people injured. The procession was en route from Tumfure community to the Government House and Gombe Emir’s Palace for a Christmas homage when the incident occurred. The accident happened around 2…
Five individuals narrowly escaped tragedy on Christmas Day following a collision between two commercial buses at Iyana-Era, along the Mile 2-Badagry Expressway, Lagos. The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) confirmed the incident, attributing the cause to excessive speeding and brake failure in one of the buses. According to LASTMA’s Director of Public Affairs, Adebayo…
The Anambra State Police Command has announced the arrest of Chukwuma Obi, a 32-year-old resident of Umuagu Village, Igboukwu, in connection with an alleged attempted kidnapping and extortion plot. Obi’s arrest was made possible by operatives from the Anti-Cultism Squad in Enugu-Ukwu, who acted on a complaint from a victim who received a threatening message demanding…
The mother of Jigawa State Governor Umar Namadi, Hajiya Maryam Namadi Umar, passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2024. Governor Namadi confirmed the death through his Chief Press Secretary, Muhammad Hamisu Gumel, who shared the news in a statement. Hajiya Maryam passed away in the early hours of Wednesday. Burial rites will be held later…
The Yoruba Council Worldwide (YCW) has expressed profound sorrow over the tragic deaths caused by recent stampedes in Ibadan, Abuja, and Okija, which claimed at least 67 lives, including those of children and pregnant women, during Christmas-related events. In a statement, the council lamented the fatalities at a children’s Christmas carnival in Ibadan, organized by…
Christmas, a celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ, holds significant importance for Nigeria, extending beyond its religious context to serve as a cultural event that promotes unity, love, hope, and peace. As Nigeria grapples with its diversity, comprising over 250 ethnic groups and multiple religions, Christmas presents a unique opportunity for citizens to come…
A passenger plane carrying 67 individuals from Azerbaijan to Russia has crashed near the Kazakh city of Aktau. The tragic incident occurred on Wednesday morning, involving an Embraer 190 aircraft operated by Azerbaijan Airlines. According to Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Emergency Situations, the plane, which was en route from Baku to Grozny in Russia’s Chechen region,…
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Edited and compiled by Jimoh Quadri babatunde. The Polytechnic Ile-Ife, Osun State. Manchester City is experiencing its most challenging Premier League campaign start since the 2009/10 season, accumulating only 27 points after 17 matches. This downturn was highlighted by a 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa at Villa Park on Saturday, December 21, 2024,…
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has dismissed allegations of extrajudicial killings during the #EndBadGovernance protests, as detailed in Amnesty International‘s (AI) recent report. The report, titled “Bloody August: Nigeria Government’s Violent Crackdown on #EndBadGovernance Protests”, claimed that police actions led to at least 24 deaths across six northern states. In a statement, Force Public Relations…
A total of 403 Nigerians, including children, have been successfully repatriated from the Niger Republic through a coordinated humanitarian effort. Speaking at the reception held at the Nigerian Immigration Service Training School in Kano, the Federal Commissioner of the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants, and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI), Hon. Aliyu Tijani, revealed that the…
Manchester United’s struggle continued on Sunday as they suffered a dismal 3-0 loss to Bournemouth at Old Trafford, piling further pressure on manager Ruben Amorim. The defeat marked United’s fourth loss in nine matches under Amorim, who took over from Erik ten Hag in November. The Portuguese coach’s decision to omit Marcus Rashford from the…
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has expressed deep concern over the recurring deaths caused by stampedes during palliative distribution across the country. In a statement issued by its President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, CAN described the pattern as “troubling” and extended condolences to the victims of the latest tragedy, which occurred at the Holy Trinity…
The Federal Government has expressed deep condolences to the families of victims who lost their lives in the tragic stampedes during food distribution exercises in Ibadan, Abuja, and Okija. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, described the events as “deeply saddening” and emphasized the need for better crowd management during charitable activities, especially…
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has directed the Force Criminal Investigations Department (FCID) to thoroughly investigate the death of a 35-year-old man, Jimoh Abdulquadri, who died while in police custody in Kwara State. This directive was contained in a statement issued by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, who disclosed that the…
Labour Party leader and former presidential candidate Peter Obi has attributed the recent deadly stampedes at rice distribution centers across Nigeria to the harsh economic conditions gripping the nation. The incidents, which claimed numerous lives, occurred in Okija, Anambra State, and a Catholic church in Abuja, where at least 10 people died on Saturday. Just…
Fiona Wood, a forensic accountant from Kinross, has made history as the first woman to win the iconic game show Countdown in 26 years. In a gripping final on Friday, Wood clinched the championship by solving the decisive conundrum, “lassitude,” meaning physical or mental weariness, defeating her rival, Chris Kirby. Her victory makes her the…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has announced a reduction in the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, to N899 per litre, down from N1,020. This adjustment, according to Dr. Joseph Obele, National Public Relations Officer of the Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN), reflects the…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has suspended all official engagements in Lagos, including his planned attendance at the 2024 Lagos Boat Regatta, to mourn victims of the recent stampedes in Abuja and Okija, Anambra State. The incidents, which occurred at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Abuja and a community center in Okija, resulted in multiple…
A cattle rearer, Nurudeen Semiu, has been sentenced to five years in prison for violating Oyo State‘s Anti-Open Grazing Law of 2019. Semiu was apprehended on Thursday near the Oyo State Government Secretariat in Agodi, Ibadan, along with nine cows. The cows were found grazing in broad daylight at the motorcycle park beside the Secretariat…
The Nasarawa State Police Command has arrested 107 suspected kidnappers between January and December 2024, according to the State Command Public Relations Officer, DSP Ramhan Nansel. Speaking in Lafia during an interview with Radio Nigeria, DSP Nansel detailed the command’s efforts to address security concerns ahead of Christmas and New Year celebrations. He revealed that…
Swedish authorities have confirmed the death of 20-year-old rapper Gaboro, who was fatally shot in a parking garage in Norrköping on Thursday morning. Police discovered Gaboro critically injured at the scene and immediately transported him to the hospital, where he later died from his injuries. A disturbing video, allegedly captured by the perpetrator using a…
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has announced plans to intensify traffic enforcement during the festive season through mobile courts. The Corps Marshal, Mallam Shehu Mohammed, has directed commanding officers nationwide to collaborate with the judiciary in all states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to ensure seamless prosecution of traffic offenders. This initiative aims…
The Minister of Women Affairs, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, has commissioned the Nigerian For Women Project (NWFP) Bokwosayi rice processing factory in Gwachipe, Gurara Local Government Area of Niger State. The project is hailed as a transformative milestone, symbolizing hope and empowerment for Nigerian women, particularly in Niger State. Sulaiman-Ibrahim commended the women involved, describing the…
The Council of Nigerian Mining Engineers and Geoscientists (COMEG) has awarded certificates of practice to 143 professionals at its 14th induction ceremony in Abuja. The event highlighted the importance of upholding industry standards in Nigeria’s solid minerals sector. Dr. Dele Alake, Minister of Solid Minerals Development, emphasized the need for professionals to protect the profession…
