Former Nigerian President, Goodluck Jonathan, has reflected on his emotional experience of losing the 2015 presidential election, which marked the first time an incumbent president was defeated in Nigeria. Speaking at the 1st Raymond Dokpesi Annual Diamond Lecture in Abuja, Jonathan shared that learning of his defeat to Muhammadu Buhari […]
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Tinubu mourns ex-NEC chairman, Nwosu
President Bola Tinubu has expressed that the best way to honor the late Professor Humphrey Nwosu, former Chairman of the National Electoral Commission (NEC), is by ensuring Nigeria’s elections remain credible, transparent, and democratic. Tinubu’s statement conveyed through his Special Adviser Bayo Onanuga, emphasized that honoring champions of democracy like […]
Helicopter Crash: Divers searching for remaining bodies – Keyamo
Following a tragic helicopter crash near Port Harcourt involving eight people, Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo, has confirmed that divers are still searching for the remaining bodies. Three bodies have been recovered, according to the Ministry, but the search continues. Keyamo shared an update on […]
IMF denies role in Nigeria’s fuel subsidy removal
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has clarified it was not behind Nigeria’s recent removal of fuel subsidies, a decision made solely by the Nigerian government. The IMF has faced criticism amid Nigeria’s recent fiscal reforms, contributing to rising inflation and hardship for many citizens. During the IMF and World Bank […]
First Bank fixes October 26 for system migration
First Bank has announced plans to transition to a new cloud-based procurement and financial platform as part of its ongoing strategy to improve operational efficiency and service delivery. The migration, scheduled to begin on Saturday, October 26, is expected to result in temporary service disruptions, the tier one lender with […]
Military troops kill 140 terrorists, apprehend 135 suspects – DHQ
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) says troops have eliminated 140 terrorists, apprehended 135 suspects and rescued 76 kidnapped hostages in different operations across the country in the last one week. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Edward Buba, a major general, made this known while briefing journalists on the operations of […]
Kwara seizes unsafe cow meat, shuts down unhygienic eateries.
The Kwara State Government has ordered the confiscation of unwholesome cow meat at the Akerebiata abattoir market in Ilorin West Local Government Area, following allegations that the meat is unfit for human consumption. The Permanent Secretary of the State Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Mrs. Funke Sokoya, revealed this […]
Three die as helicopter crashes in Rivers.
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has confirmed a helicopter crash involving a Sikorsky SK76 operated by East Wind Aviation. The accident occurred at approximately 11:22 am on Thursday along the waterways near Bonny Finima in the Atlantic Ocean, while the helicopter was en route from Port […]
A Deputy VC Says NASS members demand bribe from universities during oversight visits.
The Deputy Vice Chancellor, Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University (IBBU) Lapai, Niger State, Prof Hassan Ibrahim has said members of the National Assembly demand bribes from universities during oversight visits. Ibrahim spoke during the 3rd Annual Lecture of the Bursary Department of the Federal University of Technology (FUT) Minna, themed, ‘The […]
Deadly Shooting in Awka Claims Multiple Lives.
A devastating shooting incident occurred in Awka yesterday, October 24, 2024, at approximately 9:15 a.m., leaving several people dead. According to reports, the shooting took place at Ifite, behind Unizik, Awka, and nearby Wintess Garden, Ifite Amansea Road. Another eyewitness, a lecturer, witnessed seven lifeless bodies and was forced to […]