On Foreign News Millions of Cubans are enduring their third consecutive day without power as Hurricane Oscar nears the island. The Cuban Electrical Union reported that only 16% of the country had power restored before the aging energy grid failed again on Saturday. Energy Minister Vicente de la O Levy […]
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Nigerian Army Retires 15 Generals From The Artillery Corps
In a significant military reshuffle, the Nigerian Army has retired 15 generals from the Artillery Corps, including 11 Major Generals and 4 Brigadier Generals. The retirement ceremony took place on October 19 at the Nigerian Army School of Artillery in Kaduna State. During the event, retired Major General James Myam […]
UK Government Deports 44 Nigerians and Ghanaians In Major Immigration Surge
The UK government has deported 44 Nigerians and Ghanaians in a single flight, marking a significant increase in immigration enforcement activities. This deportation occurred on October 18 indicating that such flights are relatively rare, having only seen four similar flights since 2020. The Home Office confirmed a major surge in […]
Canada-Based Nurse and Two Businessmen Arrested For Drug Trafficking
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested three individuals, including a Canada-based nurse, for drug trafficking at Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos. The suspects, Okechukwu Emmanuel, Iwuagwu Ikedi Victory, and Usman Grace Khadijat Olami, were apprehended while attempting to smuggle cocaine and synthetic cannabis. Emmanuel […]
Enugu Government Demolishes Kidnappers’ Den in Ongoing Security Crackdown
The Enugu State government has demolished a notorious kidnappers’ den located in Nike, Enugu East Local Government Area, as part of its ongoing campaign against crime. The twin semi-detached bungalows were reportedly used to house kidnap victims while awaiting ransom payments. The demolition, carried out under the state’s Criminal Code […]
On Foreign News, US offers $10m reward for information on Russian election interference
On Foreign News, The U.S. State Department has announced a reward of up to $10 million for information leading to the identification of any foreign entity or individual involved in election interference, particularly targeting Russia-based actors ahead of the U.S. presidential election. The State Department’s Rewards for Justice program highlighted […]
No leadership vacuum during COAS leave, Army affirms
The Nigerian Army has clarified that the absence of the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, has not resulted in any leadership vacuum within the military service. Lagbaja is on official leave, and Major General Abdulsalami Ibrahim, Chief of Policy and Plans (Army), is acting on his […]
Afenifere Warns FG to Be Cautious of World Bank Recommendations
The pan-Yoruba organization Afenifere has cautioned the Nigerian government against the World Bank’s recent recommendation to reduce support for social services. In a statement, Afenifere’s National Publicity Secretary, Jare Ajayi, expressed concern that the World Bank’s advice could lead to increased suffering for Nigerians, as any potential benefits would materialize […]
Police confirm murder, beheading of two suspected cultists in Akwa Ibom
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested three suspects for the murder of two individuals alleged to be members of a cult group from Eyo-Abasi in Mbo Local Government Area. According to Commissioner of Police Joseph Eribo, the suspects were apprehended on October 16, 2024, after hiding in a […]
Shettima pursues transport, telecoms solutions in Sweden
Vice President Kashim Shettima and Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang are in Sweden on an official visit to explore sustainable transportation and telecommunications solutions for Nigeria. According to a statement by Mr. Gyang Bere, Director of Press and Public Affairs to Mutfwang, the visit includes meetings with leaders at Scania […]