The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike has declared that he has no crisis with Governor Sim Fubara of Rivers State. Wike equally said he was not in support of the State of Emergency declared by President Bola Tinubu in Rivers State.. Addressing journalists in Abuja on […]
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Edo community bans sale, consumption of beef over kidnapping, killings of kinsmen by herdsmen.
Residents of Elelu village in Erah community in Owan East Local Government Area of Edo State have banned the sale and consumption of beef following the alleged incessant kidnapping and killings of their kinsmen by suspected herdsmen. Newsmen reports that residents disclosed this during a protest at the community on […]
US MOURNS VICTIMS OF NIGER STATE FLOOD DISASTER
The United States Mission in Nigeria has expressed deep sorrow over the devastating floods that hit Niger State last week, claiming at least 151 lives and displacing over 3,000 residents. In a statement posted on X, the US extended condolences to the victims and commended emergency responders for their ongoing […]
Strike: JUSUN members lock out judges, lawyers, litigants in federal courts in Ibadan
Federal High Court, Court of Appeal, and National Industrial Court in Ibadan were shut down today as Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) members began a strike over unpaid salary increases and wage awards. The union is demanding a 25% and 35% salary raise, along with outstanding minimum wage payments. […]
Police Arrest Three Armed Robbery Suspects in Anambra, Recover Stolen Vehicles
The Anambra State Police Command has arrested three suspected armed robbers and recovered two stolen vehicles and a pump-action gun. This was disclosed by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, in a statement issued today in Awka. The suspects, Monday Onoja, Sanusi Muhammed, and Kenneth Nwokpu, aged between […]
NSF 2024: Anambra Wraps Up Sports Festival With An Award And 18 Medals, Wins Gender Equality Prize, And Sets Sights On Enugu 2026
NSF 2024: Anambra Wraps Up Sports Festival With An Award And 18 Medals, Wins Gender Equality Prize, And Sets Sights On Enugu 2026 Anambra State concluded its participation at the 22nd National Sports Festival (NSF) Gateway Games Ogun 2024 on a high note, clinching a total of 18 medals and […]
On Foreign News, Ukraine Strikes $7 Billion Worth of Russian Warplanes in Bold Drone Attack.
On Foreign News, Ukraine says it carried out a large-scale drone attack on Russian airbases, destroying warplanes worth over $7 billion. The strikes reportedly hit bases in Siberia, near Finland, and east of Moscow, damaging over 40 aircraft. Russia confirmed some aircraft caught fire but reported no casualties. The bold […]
Mokwa Flood: Two more corpses recovered, death toll rises to 153
The Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA), has confirmed that the death toll from recent flooding in Mokwa has risen to 153. Acting DG Ibrahim Hussaini said more bodies were recovered Sunday beneath a bridge and buried immediately. The floods, triggered by heavy rains midweek, displaced over 3,000 people and […]
National Drug Law Enforcement Agency Dismantles Hajj Cocaine Cartel in Kano.
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has dismantled a major drug trafficking cartel in Kano that sponsored pilgrims to smuggle cocaine to Saudi Arabia. In a statement released by the agency’s spokesperson, Femi Babafemi, three key suspects were arrested following the capture of two men attempting to board an […]
Judiciary workers suspend planned strike for two weeks
The Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN), has suspended its planned strike for two weeks following interventions by the Minister of Labour and other stakeholders. The industrial action was initially scheduled to begin today, June 2. In a statement released Sunday, JUSUN’s Public Relations Officer, Joel Ebiloma, said the reprieve […]