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5 killed in Kogi auto crash
Five people were reportedly killed on Thursday in an accident that happened between Agbede and Agbadu villages, along Lokoja/Kabba road in Kogi State. Daily Trust gathered that the incident occured when two vehicles on high speed collided in an attempt by one of the drivers to overtake a truck. The Kogi State Command of the
How Binance Executive Slumped in court
There was a mild drama at the Federal High Court, Abuja, during the ongoing trial of Tigran Gambaryan, a detained executive of cryptocurrency exchange platform Binance. Gambaryan suddenly slumped in the courtroom before the proceedings could begin. He was later assisted up and made to sit in the front row. Gambaryan’s attorney, Mark Mordi explained
Ondo Driver Hacked To Death
Mr Adewale Olowolafe, a commercial driver, has been hacked to death at Ijare in Ifedore Local Government Area of Ondo State. Olowolafe was killed on his way home on Wednesday after he was trailed by some suspected assailants. Impeccable sources said the deceased was allegedly waylaid and hit on the head with an iron road
‘I’ll be back in August’, inside details of Ado Bayero’s last trip as Emir
In what could be termed as his last official outing, the ousted Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, was in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, on Wednesday, while his fate was being decided by the Kano State House of Assembly. Bayero in his royal splendor befitting of class arrived alongside his retinue of aides at the
Banky W Survives 4th Cancer surgery
Nigerian music star, Olubankole Wellington, popularly known as Banky W, has undergone and survived the fourth cancer surgery. Banky W made this known in a heartfelt post on his Instagram page on Thursday, expressing a profound gratitude to God. He also appreciated his wife, family, friends, and pastors for their unwavering support and prayers, as
THE KING IS BACK: 7 key moments of Sanusi outside the throne (updated)
Muhammadu Sanusi II, the newly reinstated Emir and ex-Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, is a figure whose life has been marked by a blend of traditional authority and progressive thought. Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State announced the appointment of Sanusi as the new Emir of Kano on Thursday. He made the
Redouble your efforts, Chief of Army Staff tells troops
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, has told Nigerian troops to redouble their efforts in the service to the nation especially in fight against insecurity. He admitted that the troops are operating under a “very difficult and challenging environment,” but there’s a need to live up to the demands of the
Senate passes bill to return Nigeria’s first anthem
The Senate on Thursday passed for a second reading a bill to return the national anthem adopted when Nigeria got her independence on October 1, 1960. This was sequel to the presentation of the bill during plenary by Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele (APC, Ekiti Central). Before its passage, the senators held an executive session for
Over 9,000 terrorists, bandits killed in one year – Defence Minister
The Minister of Defence, Abubakar Badaru, says no fewer than 9,300 bandits and insurgents have been killed in the last one year. Badaru also said at least 1,437 suspected criminals had been arrested, adding that 363 were killed last year by the military in its efforts to boost oil production in the country. The minister
Gov Yusuf gives sacked Emirs 48 hours to hand over
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has asked the Emirs who were removed following the return of Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi as Emir of Kano to leave the palaces within the next 48 hours. Five emirs appointed by former Governor Abdullahi Ganduje are the ones mainly affected by the order. Ganduje had split Kano emirate
Ebonyi Govt approves funds for construction of new universities
The Ebonyi State government has approved funds for the construction of buildings for two new universities in the state. Commissioner for Information and State Orientation Jude Okpor disclosed this to newsmen after the state executive council meeting in Abakiliki on Thursday. Okpor named the universities as the University of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and
Ebonyi Govt approves funds for construction of new universities
Insecurity in Nigeria is ecological – SGF Akume
Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, George Akume, has said that insecurity in the country is ecological. Akume said this at the launch of Nigeria’s Nationally Determined Contribution Implementation Framework (NDC-IF) (2023-2030) on Thursday in Abuja. The SGF, who was represented by Prof Bolaji Babatunde, his Senior Special Assistant (Technical), said the document
Insecurity in Nigeria is ecological – SGF Akume
Address industrial actions, poor work ethics – Tinubu to Nigerian universities
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday urged labour unions in the Nigerian university system to do their utmost best to address poor work ethics and industrial actions in the universities. Tinubu stated that if left unchecked, it would depreciate the quality of academic programs in the universities and urged labour unions to address the problems.
Address industrial actions, poor work ethics – Tinubu to Nigerian universities
‘We’re committed to efficiency in tax collection’ – VP Shettima
Vice President Kashim Shettima has said the administration of President Bola Tinubu is focused on revamping the nation’s tax system rather than imposing a heavy burden on Nigerians. According to him, the fundamental motive of the administration is not to increase the tax burden on Nigerians but to improve the efficiency of tax collection. He
‘We’re committed to efficiency in tax collection’ – VP Shettima
Tinubu’s one year: FCT now safer — Wike
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has said that security has improved in FCT and residents “can now sleep with their two eyes closed.” He spoke in Abuja on Thursday during the Ministerial Sectoral Update on the performance of President Bola Tinubu’s administration in the last year. The minister pointed out
Tinubu’s one year: FCT now safer — Wike
Serie A: He made me look at football differently — Lookman praises Gasperini
Ademola Lookman has credited Atalanta manager Gian Piero Gasperini for his impressive performance at the club. Lookman made the switch to the Gewiss Stadium from Bundesliga outfit RB Leipzig two years ago. The Nigerian made an instant impact at the club, emerging as the top scorer during the 2022–23 season. The 26-year-old has further underlined
Serie A: He made me look at football differently — Lookman praises Gasperini
Don’t blame only Tinubu for worsening insecurity in Northwest – PDP chieftain, Dingyadi
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Abubakar Dingyadi, has urged Nigerians not to solely blame President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the escalating insecurity in the North-west region. Instead, Dingyadi believes the blame should first go to the governors for the unfortunate development in the region. He called on the President to hold governors,
Don’t blame only Tinubu for worsening insecurity in Northwest – PDP chieftain, Dingyadi
Navy warns Nigerians against recruitment fraudsters
The Nigerian Navy has warned the public to beware of scammers impersonating the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla, on Facebook and other social media platforms. The Director of Naval Information, Commodore Aiwuyor Adams-Aliu, stated this in a statement on Thursday in Abuja. Adams-Aliu said that Vice Admiral Ogallah did not have a
Navy warns Nigerians against recruitment fraudsters
Emir of Kano: Your reign’ll be successful, fruitful – Fubara congratulates Sanusi on reinstatement
Governor Sim Fubara of Rivers State has wished the 14th Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II a successful and fruitful reign. Fubara prayed that Sanusi’s reign as the Emir of Kano would bring progress and prosperity to the people of the state. He made the remark while congratulating Sanusi on his reinstatement as the 14th
Emir of Kano: Your reign’ll be successful, fruitful – Fubara congratulates Sanusi on reinstatement
Buildings that distort FCT master plan will be demolished – Wike
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has declared that people raising commercial buildings in residential areas in the nation’s capital will have to pull down the buildings or lose their licences. There are concerns over the use of residential areas for commercial buildings, especially in the Gwarinpa area of the FCT. Wike
Buildings that distort FCT master plan will be demolished – Wike
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