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Police Arrest Suspected Boko Haram Weapons Instructor

The Nigerian Police Force (NPF) has achieved a major breakthrough in its fight against illegal arms trafficking with the recent arrest of Taimako Mato, an alleged weapon-handling instructor for the Boko Haram terrorist group. This operation also led to the capture of four other suspects: John Danladi, Mohammed Munkail, Manasseh William, and Muhammadu Haddi. On […]

Federal Government to Split Unity Colleges into Basic and Secondary Schools

The Federal Government of Nigeria is embarking on a significant educational reform by planning to split the 115 Federal Unity Colleges across the country into separate basic and secondary schools. This move, announced by Dr. Yusuf Sununu, the Minister of State for Education, during the Annual General Meeting of Unity College Principals in Abuja on […]

Pregnant Woman and Husband Tragically Drown During Hawaiian Vacation

A heartbreaking tragedy occurred in Hawaii when a pregnant woman and her husband drowned while on vacation. Ilya Tsaruk, 25, and Sophia Tsaruk, 26, from Snohomish, Washington, were at the Ahihi-Kinau Natural Area Reserve in Maui on September 14 when they got into trouble in the water. The Maui Fire Department was called after reports […]

Sokoto Government Investigates Alleged Misuse of N16.1 Billion During Tambuwal’s Term

The Sokoto State government has announced a significant probe into the alleged mismanagement of N16.1 billion from state share sales conducted during the tenure of former governor Aminu Tambuwal. The investigation, led by the Sokoto State Commission of Inquiry, seeks to uncover the fate of the funds and ensure transparency. According to reports, Sokoto State […]

Elon Musk’s Neuralink Secures FDA Approval for Groundbreaking Implant to Restore Vision, Even for Those Born Blind

On September 17, 2024, Neuralink, the brain-chip company founded by Elon Musk, achieved a remarkable milestone. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted its experimental vision-restoring implant, known as ‘Blindsight,’ the prestigious “breakthrough device” designation. This designation is reserved for medical devices that could offer significant advancements in treating serious or life-threatening conditions, and […]

Rivers Police Nab Five for Operating Fake Job Scam in Oil and Gas Sector

The Rivers State Police have successfully dismantled a fraudulent operation promising fake job opportunities in the oil and gas sector. Five individuals have been arrested in connection with the scam, which deceived victims into paying significant sums of money for non-existent employment.15 On August 29, 2024, the Rivers State Police received crucial information about a […]

Judge Denies Bail for Diddy, Orders Him to Stay in Jail Until Sex Trafficking Trial

Sean “Diddy” Combs, the renowned music mogul, has been ordered to remain in jail until his upcoming trial for sex trafficking and racketeering. On September 17, a federal judge in New York denied Diddy’s request for bail, keeping him behind bars as he faces serious charges. At his arraignment, Diddy appeared in court wearing a […]

Presidency Refutes Bishop Kukah’s Claims: Tinubu Signed the 2023 Peace Accord

The Nigerian Presidency has addressed the recent claims made by Bishop Matthew Kukah, the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto, regarding President Bola Tinubu’s role in signing the peace accords before the 2023 presidential elections. The peace accords, facilitated by the National Peace Committee (NPC), are essential agreements that presidential candidates sign, committing themselves to peaceful elections […]

APC Chieftain Calls for Price Control Policies to Curb Inflation in Nigeria

Abayomi Nurain Mumuni, a prominent member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has urged the Nigerian government to implement price control policies to tackle the ongoing rise in the cost of goods and services. According to Mumuni, this is necessary to address the persistent inflation affecting Nigerians. In a statement shared by his Media Aide, […]

Lukman Accuses Dangote Refinery and NNPC of Manipulating Petroleum Prices

Dr. Salihu Lukman, a former Vice Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the North-West, has criticized the pricing of petroleum products since the Dangote Refinery started production. He claims that both the Dangote Refinery and the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) are manipulating fuel prices to create a monopoly that harms Nigerian […]