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< 1 mn read In response to food insecurity, Akwa Ibom State Governor Pastor Umo Eno has encouraged economically challenged families to supplement government food aid with farming efforts. This advice is intended to assist households struggling with the current economic hardships. During the distribution of free rice, beans, and garri to residents in 76 villages of Etim Ekpo […]

< 1 mn read Conflicting reports have emerged about former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello, with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) denying his arrest. Initial reports suggested that Bello was apprehended during a midnight operation by EFCC operatives in Lokoja and was being held at the commission’s Abuja headquarters. A source familiar with the matter claimed that […]

< 1 mn read The leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Tsauri “A” Ward in Katsina State has refuted claims of Senator Umar Ibrahim Tsauri’s suspension, labeling the letter announcing his suspension as a forgery. The letter, dated September 13, 2024, and purportedly signed by key ward officials including the ward chairman and secretary, was circulated on social […]

< 1 mn read The Federal Government, through the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC), has announced plans to audit all Public Private Partnership (PPP) projects. The goal is to assess their performance and ensure compliance with insurance requirements as mandated by the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission Establishment Act of 2005. Dr. Jobson Oseodion Ewalefoh, Director General of the ICRC, […]

< 1 mn read Hezbollah has vowed to retaliate against Israel following a series of deadly explosions involving paging devices used by the militant group. The blasts, which occurred in Lebanon, resulted in the deaths of 12 individuals, including two children, and injured up to 2,800 others. Concerns are rising about a potential full-scale war as a result of […]

< 1 mn read The U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard Mills Jr., revealed that in 2023, a total of 17,600 Nigerian students gained admission to various institutions across the United States. Speaking at the 23rd Annual College Fair in Abuja on September 17, Mills Jr. noted that these students are enrolled in over 970 U.S. institutions, with many studying […]

< 1 mn read The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) have accused the Nigerian Army of orchestrating the alleged abduction of one of their soldiers to discredit the group. In a statement from IPOB’s Media and Publicity Secretary, Emma Powerful, the group denied the Nigerian Army’s claims that IPOB was involved in the abduction and coercion of a soldier. […]

< 1 mn read The Zamfara Elders Support for Peace and Development group has urged Governor Dauda Lawal to prioritize good governance rather than criticizing the Minister of State for Defence, Mohammed Bello Matawalle. Hon. Aliyu Mammani Kaura, the group’s spokesperson, emphasized that Governor Lawal should concentrate on fostering unity, development, and political cohesion in Zamfara. The group condemned […]

< 1 mn read Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, the Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), has clarified the tenure of the current Governing Board, asserting that members are appointed for a four-year term. This statement addresses recent rumors suggesting his tenure would end this year. During a press conference at the NDDC headquarters in Port Harcourt, Ogbuku […]

< 1 mn read Faduri Oluwadare Joseph, a former Labour Party presidential aspirant, is demanding accountability and justice following the catastrophic Borno flood disaster in Northern Nigeria. Joseph asserts that the tragedy stems from human negligence and corrupt inaction, urging that those responsible be held accountable. In an open letter to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Joseph expressed deep concern […]

< 1 mn read On Tuesday, five armed men allegedly abducted High Chief Ezebinobi Ezeigbo, the President of the Abatete community in Idemili North Local Government Area, Anambra State. The abduction occurred shortly after Anambra State Governor Prof Charles C. Soludo swore in Dr Law Mefor, an Abatete kinsman, as the new Commissioner for Information. A community member, who […]

< 1 mn read Amid ongoing debate over who should set petrol prices and ensure product availability, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has called for adherence to fairness, accuracy, and objectivity in media reporting on the oil and gas sector. The appeal was made during a media engagement in Benin City, Edo State, where NNPCL’s Solomon Oseagah […]

< 1 mn read Conflicting reports have arisen regarding the former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello’s presence at the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Reports have varied about whether Bello was arrested or voluntarily attended the EFCC headquarters. Sources within the EFCC have claimed that Bello was apprehended in a midnight operation in Lokoja. In contrast, Bello’s media […]

< 1 mn read The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has started the airlift of election materials to Benin, Edo State, in preparation for the governorship election scheduled for 21 September 2024. Group Captain Kabiru Ali, Deputy Director of Public Relations and Information, stated that this operation is part of a larger effort to ensure the timely and secure delivery […]

< 1 mn read Lebanese Health Minister Firass Abiad reported that 12 people, including two children, were killed in a series of pager explosions across Lebanon. The blasts, which occurred on Tuesday, also left between 2,750 and 2,800 people wounded. The pagers exploded simultaneously in various locations, including Hezbollah’s strongholds in southern Beirut, the Bekaa Valley, and southern Lebanon. […]

< 1 mn read The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Federal Operations Unit Zone C, has reported the interception of contraband goods with a Duty Paid Value (DPV) of ₦510.92 million between July 15th and September 15th, 2024. This zone, which encompasses the six states in the South-South geopolitical zone and the five states in the Southeast geopolitical zone, made […]

< 1 mn read Parents and school authorities in Ebonyi State have cited the severe economic hardships facing the country as a key factor behind the low turnout of pupils for the new school term. The Abakaliki urban area has seen a significant drop in student enrollment and fee payments compared to previous years. The soaring cost of petrol […]