Tension in Bature community in Odigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State over the alleged killing of the youth leader of the town by operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC. The community alleged that the deceased, Eric Faturoti, was shot following an unlawful raid by men of the Civil Defence Corps….
Abuja, Nigeria — The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council, has commended FCT Minister Nyesom Wike for his achievements in infrastructure while urging immediate economic reforms to tackle pressing challenges faced by residents. The commendation and recommendations were contained in a communiqué issued following the Council’s first Congress of the year,…
India has committed to strengthening investments in Nigeria’s agriculture and Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sectors. The goal is to boost food security and digital skills, alongside contributions to education, health, and other critical areas. This pledge followed robust discussions between President Bola Tinubu and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who concluded a historic two-day…
The Nigeria Customs Service’s Operation Whirlwind arm has intercepted smugglers operating around the international borderlines of Adamawa and neighboring Cameroon Republic, confiscating a total of 41,425 litres of petrol. The National Coordinator of Operation Whirlwind, Comptroller Hussein Ejibunu, revealed this during a press briefing in Yola, stating that nine vehicles used by the smugglers to…
A Common Society Association, CSO, working under the aegis of Common Society and Laborers Exchange Gathering (CSWDF), has communicated its dissatisfaction about the Nigeria Work Congress, NLC, and the Worker’s Guild Congress, TUC’s arranged endless strike planned to begin on Tuesday, October 3, 2023. The association portrayed the proposed strike as harmful and conscious naughtiness,…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, Tarara State University, TSU, has once again called upon the state government to tackle the array of issues affecting the institution. During a press conference in Jalingo, on Thursday, ASUU-TSU highlighted the lack of a pension scheme as one of the major challenges facing the university. Led by…
Nigerian singer Michael Adebayo Olayinka, popularly known as Ruger, has revealed that he owns two firearms. The Blown Boy boss disclosed this while discussing the inspiration behind his stage name in a recent interview with content creator, Timi Agbaje. The interviewer asked, “What is the inspiration behind the name Ruger?” Ruger replied, “It’s a gun,…
The Federal High Court in Abuja has scheduled January 21, 2025, for the next ruling in the money laundering case against Yahaya Bello, the former governor of Kogi State. The case was filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). During the court session yesterday, EFCC counsel Kemi Pinheiro, SAN, announced the presence of…
Written and compiled by EHEAZU DAVID. The Polytechnic Ile-Ife, Osun State First Lady and Senator Oluremi Tinubu, Thursday, reminisced about the stunning landscape of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, during her time as a student there. She expressed concern that the campus’s natural beauty has significantly diminished over the years and called for immediate efforts…
The United Arab Emirates have some conditions that Nigerian travellers are expected to fulfil in order to get a visa to visit the Arab nation. On Monday, July 15, Mohammed Idris, Minister of Information and National Orientation, announced that the three-year dispute between the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Nigeria has been resolved and…
President Bola Tinubu says Nigerians are not the only ones facing poverty in the world. According to a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity Ajuri Ngelale, the President said this in Lagos on Monday, June 17, when he received a delegation from the National Assembly who came to felicitate with him…
The Anambra State government on Friday ordered the arrest of a woman, Eneh Ogechukwu for allegedly using a 10-year-old sick child to beg for alms, despite repeated strict warnings to desist from the bad act. The arrest order was called for by the Commissioner for Women and Social Welfare, Ify Obinabo who arrested and handed…
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed the Benue State Chairman, Augustine Agada, and other members of the State Working Committee (SWC). The announcement, made by the NWC led by National Chairman Dr. Abdullahi Umar-Ganduje, was issued from the party headquarters in Abuja. This action contravenes a recent directive…
Oil and gas suppliers in Nigeria have endorsed the federal government’s decision to sell crude oil in Naira to local refineries, while urging the refineries to reciprocate by selling refined products to distributors in Naira to help stabilize the market. Benneth Korie, President of the Natural Oil and Gas Suppliers Association of Nigeria (NOGASA), stressed…
By Damilola Adeleke When someone you care about has undergone one of the worst scenarios you could have imagined and engaged in behaviors to the point that you don’t know who they are anymore, it can be devastating. You no longer recognize the person you love and instead have been hurt by them in the…
An operative of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reportedly committed suicide at his residence in Abuja. The identity of the deceased, who died on Monday, remains undisclosed, though it is known that he was a member of Course 5 of the EFCC academy. EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale confirmed the incident, stating that…
At least three transfer deals will be wrapped up after the men’s football event ended at the 2024 Olympics. Spain defeated hosts France 5-3 in the final played on Friday, with Sergio Camello scoring two goals in extra time to seal victory. Attentions will now be turned to club football with the new season set…
Idealization is a natural part of development for many, from idolizing a sibling to believing in the perfection of a favorite meal. However, when idealization becomes a psychological habit, it can have significant mental health consequences. Here’s what you need to know about idealization, its effects, and how it can be addressed. What Is…
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), says prices of beef, rice, beans, onion, yam and other food items increased in September. It said this in its Selected Food Prices Watch report for September 2023 released in Abuja on Monday. The report said that the average price of 1kg of boneless beef increased by 28.08 per…
The Kaduna State Police Command have detained one suspected kidnapper, five notorious armed robbers and neutralised one in Kaduna. This is disclosed in a statement by the command’s spokesperson, ASP Mansir Hassan, on Thursday in Kaduna. Hassan said men of the Operation Fushi Kada, led by the Commander, acting on technical and credible intelligence, on…
In a tragic turn of events, Hon. Mohammed Idris, a prominent figure in Kogi State’s political landscape and a former member of the House of Representatives, has passed away. Hailing from a distinguished lineage as the son of the former Governor of Kogi State, Ibrahim Idris, Mohammed served diligently as the representative for Ankpa, Olamaboro,…
By Damilola Adeleke The University of Abuja has been thrown into disarray as controversy surrounds the ongoing process to appoint a new vice-chancellor. The Governing Council, led by Air Vice-Marshal Saddiq Ismaila Kaita, announced interviews for December 30 and 31 to determine a permanent replacement. At the center of the uproar is the acting…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has voiced his support for the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in its fight against substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking. The President delivered his message in Abuja during the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, emphasizing the theme, “The Evidence is Clear: Invest in Prevention.” He urged…
President Bola Tinubu has officially endorsed the Electricity Act (Amendment) Bill 2024, solidifying its status as law. The announcement came from Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President, in a statement issued on Friday. The legislative journey of the bill saw the House of Representatives passing it on July 27, 2023, followed by the Senate…
Brentford midfielder Frank Onyeka has said it is important for the Super Eagles to win their next two games in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. The Super Eagles are still without a win in the qualifiers with two draws against minnows Lesotho and Zimbabwe. Finidi George’s side will entertain the Bafana Bafana of South…
Abdulmalim Zubairu, the member representing Bungudu/Maru Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, has undertaken a compassionate initiative by sponsoring the marriage of 105 orphan girls who tragically lost their parents to bandits in Zamfara State. During the marriage ceremony, Zubairu highlighted that a committee comprising Ulamas and five women from the constituency was established…
The African Diaspora Union (AFRIDU) has urged President Bola Tinubu to grant a citizenship waiver for African descendants of Trans Atlantic Slave Trade victims as part of reparative justice. Professor Chidiebere Anelechi Ogbu, President of AFRIDU, made the appeal during a strategic meeting in Abuja with the Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM)….
Former Chelsea striker, Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink has revealed that the club’s former manager, Jose Mourinho has apologized to him over his exit from Stamford Bridge. According to Hasselbaink, the Portuguese gaffer wanted Didier Drogba to join him at Chelsea and be the club’s striker. The 52-year-old said this while opening up about…
US Senator Bob Menendez has stepped down as Chairman of the Senate’s Foreign Relations Committee following indictment of bribery charges. The Justice department prosecutors claimed that Menendez and his wife Nadine accepted hundreds of thousands of dollars in exchange for aid to Egypt’s government. The couple have denied the allegation and senator Menendez has rejected…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, conducted a significant operation in Ibadan, Oyo State, destroying substandard products, including counterfeit drugs and medical devices, valued at N43 billion on Thursday. The destruction was carried out at the Moniya dump site in the Akinyele Local Government Area of the state, with representatives…
Tech billionaire Elon Musk has advised the United States government to reduce wasteful government spending to solve inflation. Musk stressed that government tax dollars should be spent well and not poorly. The billionaire gave the advice in a post on his X handle on Friday, explaining that inflation is caused by…
