< 1 mn read The Niger State Police Command has uncovered a significant cache of explosive devices, including bombs and Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), buried in various locations throughout the state. This discovery follows a recent incident where suspected bandits killed 13 farmers in the area. The explosives, believed to have been hidden by terrorists and bandits operating in […]

< 1 mn read The World Health Organization (WHO) is requesting $87.4 million to address the current Mpox outbreak over the next six months. This funding will facilitate a broad response plan that includes enhanced surveillance, research, equitable access to medical countermeasures, and community engagement. The WHO is urging donors to provide immediate financial support to help control the […]

< 1 mn read Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has committed to addressing the infrastructure deficit in rural areas with the launch of a significant road project. Here are the key details: New Road Project Governor Sani inaugurated the reconstruction of a 21.85-kilometer road stretching from Pambeguwa to Kauru via Kahuta, linking Kubau and Kauru Local Government Areas (LGAs). […]

< 1 mn read The Federal Government’s recent decision to enforce a minimum age of 18 for candidates sitting for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and the National Examination Council (NECO) exams has triggered significant debate among educators and stakeholders. Here’s a summary of the situation: Policy Overview Announced by the Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir […]

< 1 mn read Nigeria’s security landscape is set for transformation with the appointment of Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi as the new Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS). Here are five key points about the new DSS chief: EXPERIENCED INTELLIGENCE OFFICER Ajayi brings over 30 years of experience in intelligence and security management to his role. He began […]

< 1 mn read Katsina State has achieved over ₦1.85 billion in Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) for July, marking a significant increase thanks to the introduction of a central billing system. Alhaji Isyaku Mohammed, Executive Chairman of the Katsina State Internal Revenue Service, attributed this success to the new central billing platform aimed at enhancing revenue collection efficiency. Mohammed […]

< 1 mn read The Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN) plans to finance the construction of student hostels and staff quarters for university workers, with the aim of benefiting both current and future beneficiaries of its loan scheme. Shehu Osidi, Managing Director of FMBN, announced this initiative during the 2024 FMBN Management Retreat, themed “Improving Efficiency and Customer […]

< 1 mn read The Plateau Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has detained five suspects in connection with the alleged diversion of two trucks carrying 70 metric tons of Indorama fertilisers. The suspects were apprehended around the Mararaban Jama’a area of Jos South Local Government Area (LGA) following an intelligence report. According to ASC […]

< 1 mn read The Niger Judicial Service Commission has dismissed three senior staff members and demoted one by two grade levels for alleged misconduct, which violated provision 58 of the commission’s regulations. In a statement issued in Minna on Monday by Hajiya Hauwa Isah, Secretary of the Commission, it was revealed that the dismissals and demotion were due […]

< 1 mn read The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has announced a crackdown on filling stations that are overcharging Nigerians by selling Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) at up to ₦1,000 per litre. This move comes in response to growing public outrage over the stark price differences between petrol sold at Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited […]

< 1 mn read The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has initiated the shipment of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) cargoes to Japan and China on a Delivered Ex-Ship (DES) basis. This development aligns with the company’s strategic goal to establish itself as a reliable global energy supplier. Olufemi Soneye, Chief Corporate Communications Officer at NNPC Ltd., reported […]

< 1 mn read The resignation of Yusuf Bichi as the Director-General of the Department of State Service (DSS) has ignited a widespread discussion online, especially after videos surfaced showing DSS staff celebrating his departure. These videos, which quickly went viral, displayed agency officials rejoicing and even hosting a party in response to Bichi’s resignation. Nigerians have had varied […]

< 1 mn read OSUN AT 33: GOVERNOR ADELEKE HONORS SACRIFICES OF IGE, OBA SIJUWADE, AND OTHER FOUNDING HEROES Governor Ademola Adeleke has paid tribute to the founding fathers of Osun State as it marks its 33rd anniversary. In a state broadcast on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, the governor emphasized the unity and determination that led to the state’s […]

< 1 mn read Five suspects have been apprehended by the police in Jos for allegedly diverting two trucks of government-issued Indorama fertiliser intended for Lagos and Oyo States to Bauchi State. The arrests were made following intelligence reports received by the police headquarters and the office of the National Security Adviser. ASC Ruth Rimvyok, the Police Public Relations […]

2 mn read The Federal Government is exploring the possibility of introducing a training scheme similar to the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) for graduates of the Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE). This was disclosed by Olawande Wisdom, the Minister of State for Youth Development, during the opening of the BEMORE OYO 2024 Summer Bootcamp in Ibadan on […]

< 1 mn read The Niger State Government has established a taskforce to address illegal mining activities across the state. Acting Governor Yakubu Garba inaugurated the taskforce in Minna on Monday, also announcing a conditional lifting of the ban on illegal mining. The taskforce has been assigned various responsibilities, including monitoring and reporting illegal mining sites, identifying child labor […]

< 1 mn read Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, through her Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), is collaborating with the National Population Commission (NPC) and UNICEF to launch an electronic birth registration system for newborns in the country. This initiative reflects the Tinubu administration’s commitment to strengthening civil registration and ensuring that every child born in Nigeria has a recognized […]

< 1 mn read President Bola Tinubu has appointed Adeola Ajayi as the new Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS) following the resignation of the former DG, Yusuf Magaji Bichi. This announcement was made on Monday, August 26, 2024, by Ajuri Ngelale, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity. Alongside Ajayi’s appointment, President Tinubu […]

< 1 mn read Boing Luxury Estates has donated three drones to the Zone 17 Police Command, which oversees Ondo and Ekiti States, to help combat insecurity in the region. The drones will be distributed among the Police Commands in Ekiti and Ondo States, as well as the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Ondo State. The […]

< 1 mn read Motorists and residents in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) of Nigeria were severely impacted by flooding along the Mararaba to Abuja city centre route. Following heavy rainfall, the area’s inadequate drainage system became overwhelmed, resulting in extensive flooding that submerged the road and caused multiple vehicles to break down. This situation led to significant traffic […]