Katsina University VC Says Some Staff Are Informants for Bandits
The Vice-Chancellor of Federal University Dutsinma (FUDMA) in Katsina State, Professor Armaya’u Bichi, has claimed that some university staff members are providing information to bandits. Bichi revealed this information to journalists in Katsina on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, stating that the contacts of the suspected staff have been handed over to security agencies for further […]
Drug Cartel Leader Arrested in Village Mansion; NDLEA Seizes Meth, Precursors, and Guns
A notorious drug cartel responsible for producing and distributing methamphetamine, known locally as ‘mkpuru mmiri,’ was dismantled by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). The cartel leader, 42-year-old Joachin Chikaodi Mbonu, was arrested in his mansion in Umuomi village, Ikeduru, Imo State. According to NDLEA spokesperson Femi Babafemi, the cartel, operating in Imo and […]
Bandits Abduct 25 in Katsina
On Saturday night, bandits in hijabs abducted twenty-five people from the Runka community in Safana local government area of Katsina State. This terrifying incident has left many men, women, and children missing as they fled into the bushes to avoid being kidnapped. Residents of Runka reported that the bandits struck under the cover of darkness, […]
Hyena Escapes From Jos Wildlife Park
A hyena has escaped from its cage at the Jos Wildlife Park, the Management of the Plateau State Tourism Corporation (PSTC) confirmed. In a statement released on Monday, July 8, 2024, in Jos, the PSTC announced the discovery of the missing animal. The Jos Wildlife Park is one of Plateau’s main tourist attractions and a […]
Hope Uzodinma: APC has done very well in Nigeria, current hardship in the country is due to global challenges
Hope Uzodinma, the Chairman of the Progressive Governors’ Forum and Governor of Imo State, has stood up for President Bola Tinubu against criticisms regarding Nigeria’s current economic difficulties. He emphasized that the economic issues are a global challenge and not just a problem in Nigeria. During a visit to the APC secretariat in Abuja, Uzodinma […]
Kogi NMA Crisis Deepens as Vice Chairman and Assistant Secretary Resign
The crisis within the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) in Kogi State has worsened with the resignation of the Vice Chairman, Dr. Mohammed Umoru, and the Assistant Secretary, Dr. Ugoh Stanley Nkemakolam. In a letter dated July 8, 2024, both Umoru and Nkemakolam addressed their resignations to the Chairman of Kogi NMA, Dr. Olusola Baoku. Dr. […]
Singer Simi Apologises After Criticism for Wearing Swimsuit
Nigerian singer Simi has apologised to Nigerians who criticised her for wearing a swimsuit to the pool while being married. Simi and her family recently went on a vacation to Mykonos. She shared photos of herself at the pool on social media. Some Nigerians were not happy about her choice of attire, saying it was […]
EFCC Opposes Emefiele’s Request for Overseas Medical Trip
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) opposed a request by former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor, Godwin Emefiele, to travel abroad for medical treatment. This decision was made on Monday, July 8. Dele Oyewale, the EFCC’s spokesman, said that Emefiele’s lawyer, Labi-Lawal, had filed a request to release Emefiele’s passport so he could […]
Strange Disease Hits Gombe Community, Kills 12, Hospitalizes Over 50
A mysterious disease has struck the Chessi community in the Kulani District of Balanga Local Government Area in Gombe State, resulting in the deaths of 12 people and the hospitalization of more than 50 others, as reported by Daily Trust. Doctors Dr. Israel James and Yakubu Maina have stated that the illness is not cholera. […]
Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Arrests 100 Traffic Offenders in FCT
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) FCT Command has taken significant action to improve road safety in Abuja, arresting over 100 traffic offenders in just one week. This initiative is part of the ongoing “Operation Green Light Enforcement” focused on the city center. In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday […]