The Federal Government is investigating a viral video showing alleged neglect of accident victims at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Jabi, Abuja. A good Samaritan claimed staff refused urgent care to injured victims due to lack of gloves. However, the hospital later assisted the victims. FMC’s spokesman, Obadiah Gana, said […]
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Nigerian Army Seizes Over 160,000 Litres of Stolen Oil in Multi-State Operation
Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 6 Division have uncovered 27 illegal refineries and arrested 43 suspected oil thieves across Rivers, Bayelsa, Delta, and Akwa Ibom States. Acting Deputy Director of Public Relations, Lt. Col. Jonah Danjuma, said 161,000 litres of stolen products were recovered. In Yenagoa, two illegal pipeline connections […]
74% of Inmates Now Digitally Documented, Says Nigerian Correctional Service
The Federal Government has captured the biometric data of 59,786 inmates, representing 74 percent of the 80,879 inmates in Nigeria’s 256 custodial centres. Spokesman of the Nigerian Correctional Service, DCC Abubakar Umar, made this known in a statement on Sunday. He dismissed media reports alleging that National Identification Number registration […]
26 Years of Democracy: Tinubu to Celebrate Lawmakers With National Honours
President Bola Tinubu will confer national honours on select lawmakers on June 12 as part of Democracy Day celebrations. According to House Spokesperson Akin Rotimi Jr., the event includes a special joint sitting of the National Assembly where Tinubu is expected to address legislators. The theme is “26 Years of […]
Federal Government Declares June 12 Democracy Day Public Holiday.
The Federal Government has declared Thursday, June 12, 2025, as a public holiday to mark Democracy Day. Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the announcement on behalf of the government. A statement signed by the Permanent Secretary, Magdalene Ajani, congratulated Nigerians on 26 years of uninterrupted civil rule. Tunji-Ojo reaffirmed […]
Security Situation In Benue No Longer Herder-farmer Clashes, But Coordinated Terrorists’ Attacks – Gov Alia
The Governor of Benue State, Rev Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has declared that the security situation in his State is no longer a matter of herder-farmer clashes, but a well coordinated wave of terrorists’ attacks. Governor Alia, made his feelings knownwhen he featured on Channels Television programme; ‘Politics Today’ on Friday, […]
Nine-Month Pregnant Woman Beaten To Death By Husband
A Nine-month pregnant woman, Hauwa Isah, was reportedly beaten to death by her husband, Mohammed Sani, in the Limawa area of Minna, Niger State. The incident which occurred on the night of Tuesday June 3, 2025, attracted neighbours who said they heard distressing screams from the couple’s residence in Bani […]
Catholic Bishops Urge FG To Declare State Of Emergency In Benue To Check Incessant Killings
The Charismatic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN), has called on President Bola Tinubu to declare state of emergency in Benue State to check the incessant attacks and killings of innocent citizens of the state. The Bishops made the call folliwing a violent assault on Sunday that left 43 people dead […]
Gaba Community Rejects Governor Bago’s Pardon For 11 Convicts On Death Row Who Killed Seven Farmers
Gaba Community in Lavun LGA of Niger State has rejected the unconditional State Pardon granted to the 11 persons who were sentenced to death by Justice Maimuna A. Abubakar of the State High Court, for culpable homicide of seven farmers from the community. The Chairman of Gaba Development Association, Mr […]
FRSC Anambra Command Ready To Respond To Road Any Emergency Through 122 Emergency Toll Free Line
By Margret Onabe The FRSC Anambra State Sector Command says it is readily available to respond to road traffic emergencies during the Sallah holidays. The Command said that the emergency toll free line of the FRSC is active and open to the public 24 hours of the day for reporting […]