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2 mn read The recent approval of the Southeast Development Commission (SEDC) bill has sparked debate over Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu’s role in its passage. While some praise Kalu for his significant contribution, others argue that credit should be shared more broadly. The National Assembly passed the SEDC bill in February, with President Bola Tinubu signing it into […]

2 mn read The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecasted thunderstorms and rains across the country from Wednesday to Friday. According to the weather outlook released on Tuesday, strong winds may precede the rains in regions where thunderstorms are expected. Thunderstorms are anticipated in the northern states of Borno, Adamawa, Taraba, Yobe, Katsina, Sokoto, and Kaduna on Wednesday […]

< 1 mn read The ongoing fuel crisis in Nigeria has driven some citizens to engage in petrol peddling as they seek to obtain fuel amid widespread shortages. As fuel stations remain closed or are overwhelmed with long queues, black market vendors have started selling petrol on the streets at inflated prices. The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) […]

< 1 mn read The All Progressives Congress (APC) has defended President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms, asserting that they are designed to address Nigeria’s long-standing economic issues for the benefit of both current and future generations. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, responded to criticisms from Dr. Salihu Lukman, the party’s former National Vice-Chairman, North-West, who had questioned […]

< 1 mn read As floodwaters from the Alau Dam gradually recede, residents of Maiduguri who were displaced are starting to return to their homes. Many of those who had been sleeping outside are now assessing the damage and trying to salvage what they can. Ali Bana from Gwange ward mentioned, “We are rushing to see what is left […]

< 1 mn read The Yobe Government has issued a new flood alert for nine Local Government Areas (LGAs) due to the anticipated release of water from the Dadinkowa and Lagdo dams. The affected LGAs include Nguru, Bade, Karasuwa, Jakusko, Yusufari, Geidam, Tarmuwa, Bursari, Machina, Gujba, and Fune. Dr. Mohammed Goje, Executive Secretary of the State Emergency Management Agency […]

< 1 mn read Vice President Kashim Shettima visited Maiduguri on Tuesday to express sympathy with the people of Borno following the devastating flood caused by the overflow of the Alau Dam. The flood has displaced thousands and caused significant damage. During his visit, Shettima, who led a Federal Government delegation, was welcomed by Governor Babagana Zulum and later […]

< 1 mn read In a startling development ahead of the local government elections in Kano State, the Nigerian Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has reported that 20 aspirants have tested positive for drug use. The announcement was made by the NDLEA’s state commander, Abubakar Ahmad, who revealed that these candidates are from the ruling New Nigeria People’s Party […]

< 1 mn read A Lagos State Special Offences Court has sentenced American businessman Marco Antonio Ramirez to 74 years in prison for defrauding victims of $1.2 million in a fraudulent EB-5 visa scheme. Ramirez, who falsely promised investors U.S. Green Cards through the EB-5 immigrant investor program, was convicted on multiple fraud charges. Presiding over the case, Justice […]

< 1 mn read In a dramatic incident on Tuesday, September 10, over 200 inmates escaped from the Maiduguri Correctional Service in Borno State after severe flooding submerged the facility. The flood was triggered by an overflow from the Alau Dam, which breached security barriers and weakened the prison structure, leading to the mass jailbreak. The prison, located in […]

< 1 mn read Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has raised alarms over the ongoing arrest and harassment of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leaders in the state as the gubernatorial election approaches on September 21. Obaseki expressed concern that these actions, allegedly in collaboration with opposition forces, could lead to a state-wide crisis with destabilizing effects across the […]

< 1 mn read Aisha Yesufu has responded to claims by Labour Party National Chairman Julius Abure, who stated that she and Pastor Itua Ighodalo were responsible for managing the funds donated to Peter Obi’s 2023 presidential campaign. Reacting to Abure’s statements, Yesufu, who chaired the campaign fundraising team, accused the Labour Party Chairman of lying. Abure had previously […]

2 mn read President Bola Tinubu has stated that his administration is actively restoring confidence in Nigeria’s economy through strategic measures aimed at reducing inflation, stabilizing the foreign exchange market, and enhancing fiscal management. Represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, Tinubu made these remarks at the 17th Annual Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) Banking and Finance […]

< 1 mn read The Department of State Services (DSS) has returned the passport of Joe Ajaero, the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), following his arrest on Monday, September 9, 2024, at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport in Abuja. The DSS released Ajaero hours after his detention, although the reasons for his arrest remain undisclosed, with the agency […]

2 mn read Residents of Enugu have called on the Federal Government to reverse the recent hike in the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, in consideration of the masses’ hardships. The price was increased by the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Retail Management from ₦617 per litre to ₦897 per litre, effective September […]

2 mn read The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has urged the Kogi State Government to reinstate 120 academic staff members of Kogi State University (KSU), Anyigba, who were dismissed in 2017. These lecturers were terminated for participating in a strike that demanded improved welfare, payment of salary arrears, academic allowances, proper university funding, and the preservation […]