At least 18 people were killed and dozens injured in a series of suicide bombings in Gwoza, Borno State, northeastern Nigeria. The attacks, carried out by suspected female suicide bombers, targeted a wedding, a funeral, and a hospital. The first explosion occurred around 3:45 PM on Saturday at a crowded […]
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Arrests Made After Deadly Borno Suicide Bombings
Report has it that two female suicide bombers have been arrested in Borno State in connection with a series of deadly explosions in Gwoza. Local government officials confirmed to newsmen that the bombers were part of a group of 30 women sent to the area to detonate improvised explosive devices […]
President Tinubu Signs Executive Order To Address Rising Drug Costs
In a bid to revitalize Nigeria’s health sector, President Bola Tinubu has signed an Executive Order aimed at boosting local production of healthcare products and reducing costs. The order targets various healthcare products, including pharmaceuticals, diagnostics, medical devices, and textiles. Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Muhammad Pate, announced […]
Japa: UK-based Nigerian continues receiving salary in Nigeria two years after relocating
A Nigerian civil servant, identified only as Daniel, who relocated to the UK in 2022, has disclosed he still receives his monthly salary from Nigeria, despite not reporting to work.Daniel, now a taxi driver in the UK, revealed to the BBC that he continues to receive N150,000 monthly due to […]
M23 seizes town in east DR Congo as rebels gaining ground
On the Foreign Scene In the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Rwandan-backed M23 rebels have seized the strategic town of Kanyabayonga in North Kivu province. This town, home to over 60,000 residents and many displaced by ongoing conflict, is a key location on the path to major commercial centers Butembo […]
NDLEA Arrests 60 Suspects At Drug Party In Abuja
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested 60 suspects at a drug party in Abuja. The operation took place on Friday night following credible intelligence about the event. The suspects, including 25 males and 35 females, were detained at an apartment in Sun City Estate. The party, dubbed […]
Tax Exemptions For Vulnerable Groups Will Reduce Their Financial Burden
Nigeria can boost its revenue without increasing taxes. This is according to Taiwo Oyedele, Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms. Speaking on a recent television interview, Oyedele emphasized that the current tax system is ineffective and proposed using data, intelligence, and technology to close the […]
Obi Calls For Release Of Nnamdi Kanu, Joint Security, Economic Planning in S’East
Obi Calls For Release Of Nnamdi Kanu, Joint Security, Economic Planning in S’East By Tony Okafor Labour Party Presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Mr. Peter Obi, has urged the federal government to release the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, and other freedom […]
Nigeria Receives 103 Citizens Deported From Turkey
Nigeria Receives 103 Citizens Deported From Turkey By Kay Abdoulaye The Nigerian government, on Friday, received 103 deported citizens, who arrived the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja, the nation’s capital. The citizens were part of those deported from the Republic of Turkey. They arrived at the pilgrims’ wing of […]
Edo Police Arrest Suspect For Raping, Killing UNIBEN Fresh Graduate
Edo Police Arrest Suspect For Raping, Killing UNIBEN Fresh Graduate Police Operatives in Edo State have arrested the suspected killer of a graduate of the University of Benin (UNIBEN), Glory Adekolure. It was earlier reported that late Glory Adekolure had completed her program in UNIBEN and visited the school to […]