The Nigerian Army has made a significant breakthrough in addressing insecurity in Anambra State with the arrest of Sunday Ofordimze Asika, Aboy Ekwensu, popularly called ‘Ekwensu Anambra’ According to a statement released on Wednesday via the Nigerian Army’s official social media handle, Asika is believed to be a member of […]
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Court Strikes Out Suit Against #EndBadGovernance Protesters, Others
A Federal High Court Sitting in Abuja has struck out a suit instituted against the #Endbadgovernance protesters, the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), the Inspector General of Police (IGP), the Department Of State Services (DSS), and the Chiefs of Army and Defence Staff. The suit filed by 17 Nigerians […]
FG Okays 50% Electricity Subsidy For Public Hospitals.
The Federal Government has approved a 50% electricity subsidy for public hospitals across the country. Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Tunji Alausa, announced this on Thursday at the National Neo-Psychiatric Hospital in Barnawa, Kaduna State. The minister commissioned the Electronic Health Records and Alternative Power Supply at […]
Planned Strike: FG, ASUU To Reconvene On September 6
The Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) are set to reconvene on September 6 to continue discussions aimed at averting a nationwide strike by university lecturers. The decision follows a meeting held on Wednesday, which was called by the Minister of Education, Tahir Mamman. During the […]
Nigerian pilot faces five-year jail for falsifying statements in US
A 36-year-old Nigerian pilot, Olukayode Ojo, is facing up to five years in prison in Texas after being found guilty of making false statements to obtain a certificate from the Federal Aviation Administration. U.S. District Judge Jodi Dishman ordered Ojo’s detention until his sentencing, following a guilty verdict delivered on […]
A Nigerian Sets New Guinness World Record For The Longest Marathon Reading Aloud
A 27-year-old Nigerian, Samson Ajao, has set a new Guinness World Record for the longest marathon reading aloud, clocking in at 215 hours—nearly nine full days. Ajao, from Osogbo in Osun State, surpassed the previous record of 124 hours set by Rysbai Isakov of Kyrgyzstan in 2022. During his record […]
Chief Bode George And Alhaji Atiku Trade Words Over 2027 Election
Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Chief Bode George, has called on ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar to hold off on any presidential ambitions until 2031. In a statement on Wednesday, George emphasized that, after eight years of leadership under former President Muhammadu Buhari from the North, power […]
Nigerian Communications Commission Sets September 14 As Deadline For NIN-SIM Linkage
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has set September 14, 2024, as the final deadline for linking the National Identification Number (NIN) with Subscriber Identification Module (SIM) cards. Reuben Muoka, NCC’s spokesperson, announced that all mobile network operators must complete this process by the deadline. As of now, over 153 million […]
Flooding Crisis in Nigeria Affects 28 States
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) reports that heavy rains and flooding have devastated 28 states in Nigeria, affecting 526,703 people, displacing 207,902, and claiming 175 lives. The floods have also damaged 79,138 houses and 106,178 hectares of farmland. In response, NEMA has activated the National Emergency Operation Centre and […]
NAFDAC Didn’t Advise Nigerians To Avoid Bread – DG
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has refuted claims that it warned Nigerians against eating bread. In a statement made available on Tuesday by Prof. Christianah Adeyeye, the Director General of NAFDAC, the agency clarified that a recent video misrepresented the agency’s position. NAFDAC confirmed […]