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United state of America _ The controversy surrounding Donald Trump’s 2019 proposal to purchase Greenland has underscored the region’s growing strategic importance in global politics. Although the idea was met with swift rejection by Denmark, it highlighted the Arctic’s increasing accessibility due to climate change, making it an attractive location for resource exploration and new…
Oyo state, Nigeria _ Prince Abimbola Akeem Owoade has been crowned the new Alaafin of Oyo, following approval from Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State The decision comes after thorough consultations and divinations by the Oyomesi, the traditional kingmakers of Oyo, who recommended Prince Owoade for the esteemed position. The Commissioner for Information and…
US_ The United States government has repatriated $52.88 million in assets linked to former Nigerian Petroleum Minister Diezani Alison-Madueke, marking a significant milestone in the fight against corruption The funds, recovered through a collaborative effort between the US and Nigerian governments, will be utilized for key national development projects. $50 million will be allocated towards…
Nigeria _ A cultist attack on the Igbogene Community in Yenagoa Local Government Area of Bayelsa State has resulted in the deaths of three people The armed cultists, believed to be members of the Greenlanders group, stormed the area on Wednesday evening, triggering panic among residents. The attack is reportedly linked to a rivalry between…
Nigeria _ The Federal Fire Service (FFS) announced that it saved properties valued at ₦1.94 trillion from fire incidents across Nigeria in 2024, with property losses estimated at ₦67.1 billion and 33,890 lives saved. The FFS plans to enhance its operations in 2025 by rolling out advanced technologies, including the National Fire Detection and Alarm…
OYO – The esteemed position is a culmination of Prince Owoade’s illustrious career, philanthropic endeavours and dedication to the preservation of the Yoruba culture. Owoade is a distinguished Nigerian-Canadian entrepreneur, philanthropist, and project management expert. Born into the revered Owoade-Agunloye royal family in Oyo town, Prince Owoade is the descendant of Aremo Aderounmu…
Trump – A judge sentenced Donald Trump to an unconditional discharge Friday for covering up hush money payments to a porn star despite the US president-elect’s last-ditch efforts to avoid becoming the first felon in the White House. https://youtu.be/MuWvQMpSUyU?si=QoN3yfbPyoiVbXO- Todd Blanche, attorney for former US President Donald Trump, and US President-elect Donald Trump are…
Chadian security forces successfully neutralized several Boko Haram fighters who had invaded the presidential palace in N’Djamena. The operation was swiftly contained by the Directorate General of Security Services and Internal Exile, and the situation is now reported to be under control. Intelligence sources confirmed the deaths of the attackers and noted that some were…
Nigeria _ The Federal Government has been urged to boost funding for Local Government Areas (LGAs) to facilitate the implementation of the proposed ₦70,000 minimum wage and address pressing developmental challenges Mr. Christopher Manship, Chairman of Quan Pan Local Government Area in Plateau State, made the appeal, emphasizing that the current allocation is insufficient to…
Nigeria _ A Lagos Special Offences Court has rejected an application by Godwin Emefiele, former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), challenging the court’s jurisdiction over his case. Justice Rahman Oshodi dismissed the application, stating that the prosecution had established territorial jurisdiction over counts eight to 26. Emefiele faces 26 counts brought by the…
China_ The China Development Bank (CDB) has approved a loan of approximately $254.76 million to support the construction of the Kano-Kaduna railway project in Nigeria The 203-kilometer standard-gauge line aims to establish a direct rail connection between Kano and Abuja, promoting industry growth and generating employment opportunities in Nigeria. The project, designated as a key…
Abuja, Nigeria— The All Progressives Congress (APC) has categorically denied allegations by Mr. Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, that its spokesperson, Felix Morka, threatened his life. The allegations emerged during Obi’s press conference on New Year’s Day, where he expressed concerns about the state of the nation…
Ottawa, Canada — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced his resignation, signaling the end of his tenure after nearly a decade in office. The announcement came on Monday evening, as Trudeau revealed his decision to step down once the ruling Liberal Party selects a new leader to guide the nation. “I am resigning as party…
Nigeria–The Activist lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, on Monday urged President Bola Tinubu to direct the Nigerian Army to increase surveillance around the country’s revamped oil refineries. He equally commended Tinubu for the rehabilitation of the Port Harcourt and Warri refineries. In an open letter addressed to Tinubu, the lawyer said the revamped refineries would beat down…
Nigeria_ Schools in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) resumed academic activities on Monday, January 6, 2025, with a focus on ensuring safety and smooth academic progress The FCT Education Secretariat has assured stakeholders that necessary preparations have been made to ensure a safe learning environment, including increased surveillance and patrols around schools . Health guidelines,…
Delta state, Nigeria_A devastating petrol tanker explosion occurred in Agbor town, Delta State, resulting in the deaths of at least four people and injuring three others The tanker, which was laden with diesel, suffered a brake failure and fell at a traffic light junction, causing a massive explosion that engulfed several vehicles and houses ….
Kaduna state, Nigeria _ Nasir El-Rufai, the former governor of Kaduna State, has categorically denied rumors circulating on social media that he has defected from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP). The speculation began after a viral post on X claimed El-Rufai had switched allegiance, but he swiftly refuted…
Kaduna, Nigeria — Hon. Rachael Averik, Special Assistant on Political Affairs to the Governor of Kaduna State, narrowly escaped an assassination attempt in Southern Kaduna on January 2, 2025. Rachael emerged unharmed from the attack, though her driver and police escort sustained gunshot injuries during the incident. Attack Details The attack occurred between Tsauni Majidadi…
Borno state, Nigeria _ Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has launched a petrol subsidy initiative to support farmers in communities affected by the Boko Haram insurgency The programme, which will initially benefit over 10,000 farmers, aims to alleviate the financial burden of high fuel prices and boost agricultural productivity in the region .Governor Zulum emphasized the…
United states of America _ President Joe Biden has officially blocked a $15 billion takeover bid of U.S. Steel by Japan’s Nippon Steel, citing national security concerns and emphasizing the importance of maintaining domestic control over critical industries . The decision has sparked significant pushback from both companies, with U.S. Steel warning of potential layoffs…
Kebbi state, Nigeria – A group of bandits, suspected to be from the Lakurawa group, launched a deadly attack on Alhaji Lawal Black Farm and nearby Fulani settlements in Natsini village, Argungu Local Government Area of Kebbi State. The incident resulted in the deaths of two policemen and the theft of an unspecified number of…
Borno state, Nigeria _ Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has announced a significant reduction in the price of petrol for farmers in the state, slashing the cost from N1,000 – N1,200 per litre to N600 per litre This move aims to support farmers in communities affected by the Boko Haram insurgency and boost food production…
Ondo state, Nigeria _The Ondo State Government has announced the death of its Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Tayo Oluwatuyi, who passed away on January 4, 2025. According to a statement by the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Otunba ‘Wale Akinlosotu, Oluwatuyi was involved in a fatal car accident on December 15, 2024, while…
JIGAWA, NIGERIA – Nine people lost their lives, and four others sustained injuries following a violent clash between villagers and herders in Miga and Jahun local government areas of Jigawa State. The incident occurred on Friday when residents of Gululu village in Miga LGA discovered a burglary at a local shop. Suspecting herders as…
A 37-year-old inmate has taken five staff members hostage at Arles prison in southern France. The incident occurred on Friday at around 11:15 a.m. local time. The prisoner, serving a sentence for armed rape, held four nurses and one prison guard captive in the infirmary. Authorities report that the hostage-taker suffers from significant psychiatric disturbances…
Telecommunications subscribers in Nigeria have strongly opposed a proposed 40% hike in telecom service tariffs set to take effect in 2025. The National Association of Telecoms Subscribers (NATCOMS), in a communiqué signed by its National President, Chief Adeolu Ogunbanjo, and Secretary, Barr. Bayo Omotubora, expressed its disapproval, calling the tariff hike insensitive given…
A Chief Magistrate Court sitting in Kaduna, on Tuesday ordered a 23-year-old man, Rabiu Gambo, to sweep the court premises for 40 days for stealing a wallet. The Magistrate, Ibrahim Emmanuel, sentenced Gambo after he pleaded guilty to theft. Emmanuel held that the court was lenient on the convict because he did not waste the…
The Zamfara State government has approved the payment of a 13th-month salary to all civil and public servants in the state. The approval was announced in a circular issued on December 28, 2024, by the Zamfara State Head of Service. This marks the second time in the state’s history that a 13th month salary will…
Philanthropist and business mogul Chief Kefas Ropshik has distributed over 300 bags of rice and other food items to the society’s vulnerable and physically challenged. This was in addition to the random selection of 25 widows with each getting the sum of N200,000 as startup funds for their businesses. Speaking during the…
The Members of the Ogun State chapter of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP), have pleaded with Governor Dapo Abiodun to extend the Christmas/End of the Year bonus to them. It would be recalled that the state government last week, gave the State civil servants and workforce bonus for Christmas. The pensioners, in a letter…
Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, passed away on December 29, 2024, at his home in Plains, Georgia, at the age of 100. Born on October 1, 1924, Carter had a distinguished career spanning politics, humanitarian work, and public service. He served in the US Navy from…
