Appeal Court Overturns Suspension of Kano Anti-Corruption Chief, Rimingado
The Appeal Court in Abuja has reversed the suspension of Muhuyi Magaji Rimingado, the Chairman of the Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission (PCACC). His suspension was initially ordered by the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) on April 4, 2024. The case was decided by a three-member panel of justices, with Justice Umaru Fadawu […]
Defence Headquarters Urges Amnesty International to Substantiate Claims
The Nigerian Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has reacted to recent allegations by Amnesty International regarding human rights abuses in the country’s North-East region. Amnesty International claimed that over 10,000 people have died in military custody since the start of the Boko Haram insurgency. During a press conference, Amnesty International’s Country Director, Isa Sanusi, announced that the […]
13-Year-Old Girl Seen Dangling 60 Feet from Ferris Wheel
A terrifying moment unfolded at a village fair in Uttar Pradesh, India, when a 13-year-old girl narrowly avoided a tragic accident. The incident happened on December 4 in Rakehti village, Nighasan area of Lakhimpur Kheri district, located about 130 kilometers from Lucknow. The girl was riding a Ferris wheel when she lost her balance and […]
28-year-old Man Who Took Hard Drugs Electrocuted After Touching Live Wire In Ondo
A tragic incident occurred in Ondo State, where a 28-year-old man reportedly lost his life due to electrocution after taking suspected hard drugs. The man, whose name has not been disclosed, allegedly consumed the drugs and proceeded to climb a fence, where he touched a live electrical wire. This led to his instant electrocution. Funmilayo […]
9-year old child sets house ablaze with matches in Kwara
A 9-year-old child recently caused a fire at his father’s three-bedroom flat in Ilorin, Kwara State, while playing with matches. The incident occurred on Thursday at Mandate Housing Estate. The fire began when the child’s match lit a mattress, and the flames quickly spread throughout the house. Hassan Adekunle, a spokesman for the Kwara State […]
Nigeria Could Miss Out on $1.2 Trillion in AI Opportunities by 2030, NIGCOMSAT Warns
Nigeria could lose out on a massive $1.2 trillion share of the global artificial intelligence (AI) economy by 2030 if the government does not act quickly, according to Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited (NIGCOMSAT). The warning comes from NIGCOMSAT’s Managing Director, Nkechi Egerton-Idehen, who raised the alarm during the 12th Regular Meeting of the National Council […]
Police Ban Fireworks and Unlawful Gatherings in Ekiti for the Yuletide Season
As the holiday season approaches, the Ekiti State Police Command is taking extra measures to ensure the safety and security of its residents. The Commissioner of Police, Mr. Akinwale Adeniran, made a statement assuring the public that there would be strong security before, during, and after the yuletide. This announcement aims to keep Ekiti peaceful […]
Tinubu Approves Salary Increase for Nigeria’s Military Personnel
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has taken a significant step to support Nigeria’s armed forces by approving a salary increase for military personnel. Bello Matawalle, the minister of state for defence, shared this news in a statement released by Henshaw Ogubike, the ministry’s spokesperson. In addition to the salary raise, the government has approved the payment […]
Nigeria Lacks Right Leadership – Davido Laments
Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has shared his thoughts on why Nigeria is not making progress. Speaking on the ‘Elevate Africa Convos’ podcast, Davido pointed out that Nigeria lacks effective leadership, which is vital for the country’s growth and development. According to Davido, Nigeria has the potential to thrive but is held […]
Imo Police Raid Newspaper Office, Arrest Deputy Editor and Reporters
In a surprising turn of events, the Imo State Police Command raided the office of Nigeria Watchdog Newspaper, a local publication in the state, and arrested its Deputy Editor, Martine Opara, along with several reporters. Precious Nwadike, the publisher and editor-in-chief of the newspaper, expressed confusion over the incident, stating that no reason was given […]