Archbishop Mathew Kukah of Sokoto has urged President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress to address Nigeria’s economic difficulties, highlighting widespread hunger and urging a reduction in fuel prices. Speaking at the launch of The Progressive Institute in Abuja, Kukah criticized the government for relying on spiritualists and ritualistic […]
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Flood Kills 20, Displaces 3, 000 In Yobe
In Gashua, Yobe State, at least 20 people have died in the past two weeks due to house collapses caused by heavy rainfall. The Executive Chairman of Bade Local Government Area, Babagana Ibrahim, reported that around 3,000 residents are now displaced and taking refuge in three designated camps. The local […]
Tambuwal’s Aide Denied Bail, Sent To Prison Over Alleged Defamation
Shafi’u Umar Tureta, Special Assistant to former Sokoto Governor Aminu Tambuwal, has been remanded in prison by a Chief Magistrates Court in Sokoto for allegedly defaming Governor Ahmad Aliyu and his wife, Hajiya Fatima Ahmed Aliyu, on social media. Tureta faces charges of circulating injurious falsehood. The case, first mentioned […]
Tinubu say he is ready to take hard decisions to move Nigeria forward
President Bola Tinubu, speaking in Beijing, affirmed his readiness to make difficult decisions to advance Nigeria, despite the challenges of achieving national consensus. Addressing Nigerians in China at the China World Hotel, Tinubu described his visit as successful and emphasized strengthening cooperation with China in infrastructure, trade, finance, and other […]
FG didn’t stop under 18-year-old candidates from writing WASSCE, NECO says Minister
The Federal Ministry of Education has clarified that it has not barred students under 18 from taking the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) or the National Examinations Council (NECO) exams. Minister of State for Education Dr. Yusuf Sununu addressed misconceptions at an event marking the 2024 International Literacy […]
On The Foreign Scene, London introduces direct bus service to protect Jewish communities
On Foreign News London authorities have introduced a new public bus service connecting Golders Green and Stamford Hill, two areas with significant Jewish populations, amid a record rise in anti-Semitic incidents. Mayor Sadiq Khan, moved by stories of abuse faced by Jewish passengers changing buses, announced the service to enhance […]
On Sports , Onyinyechi Mark wins Nigeria’s first gold medal in Paralympics 2024
On Sports Nigeria’s Onyinyechi Mark has set a new Paralympic record in the women’s 61kg powerlifting category at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games with a lift of 147kg. This surpasses the previous record held by Nigerian athlete Lucy Ejike. With one lift remaining, Mark is on track to secure Nigeria’s […]
NANS appeals to FG on invalidation of degrees from Benin, Togo
The National Association of Nigerian Students’ Southwest Zone is urging the federal government to reconsider its decision to invalidate degrees from universities in Benin Republic and Togo. Leaders, including Zonal Coordinator Comrade Alao John, say this action impacts over 22,000 Nigerian students who studied abroad since 2017. They claim the […]
Petrol price hike: Be ready for social unrest in Nigeria – TUC warns FG
The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has said the recent Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) pump price increase will cause social unrest in Nigeria. This was as TUC kicked against the increase in the pump price of petroleum, warning that it would worsen poverty among workers. The union disclosed this […]
Police arrest six suspected kidnappers, recover over N2.3m ransom
The Delta State Police Command has arrested six suspected kidnappers and recovered over N2.3 million in ransom paid by their victims. The Commissioner of Police for Delta State, CP Abaniwanda Olufemi, stated this on Thursday while parading 16 suspects for various crimes. Olufemi noted that the command, under his leadership, […]