Customs Seizes 199,495 litres Of Smuggled Petrol In Adamawa, Taraba
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted a large quantity of smuggled petrol in Adamawa and Taraba states. A total of 199,495 litres of fuel, hidden in various containers and vehicles, were seized by the NCS’s anti-smuggling unit, Operation Whirlwind. This fuel was on its way to neighbouring countries when it was caught. This seizure […]
2025 Nations Worship: Paul Enenche Of Dunamis Lines Up Top Gospel Artistes
The Dunamis International Gospel Centre is set to host the 2025 Nations Worship in His Presence, a special worship event where believers gather to lift the name of God and pray for Nigeria and other nations. Dr. Paul Enenche, the Senior Pastor of Dunamis, describes the event as a time for spiritual renewal, breakthroughs, and […]
NLC To Hold Nationwide Protest Against Telecom Tariff Hike
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has announced a nationwide protest set for Tuesday, February 4, to oppose the 50% telecom tariff hike recently approved by the Federal Government. The protest is meant to send a clear message to the government that workers will resist the increase, as it will only deepen the poverty levels across […]
Airforce Pilot ejects safely as military jet crashes
A US Air Force pilot successfully ejected from his F-35 Lightning II fighter jet before it crashed and exploded at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. The incident occurred on January 28 during a routine training exercise. Fortunately, the pilot survived and is in stable condition after being evaluated at a medical facility. The crash has […]
Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso officially dump ECOWAS
Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger have officially left the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) after their one-year notice period ended on January 29, 2025. Their departure marks a major shift in West African politics and economic relations. Despite the exit, ECOWAS has introduced temporary measures to minimize disruptions for citizens, businesses, and regional […]
Hardship: Nationwide protest looms as Nigerians reject telecom tariff increase
Nigerians are gearing up for a nationwide protest following the approval of a 50% telecom tariff increase by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). This decision has sparked outrage among citizens, especially considering the ongoing economic difficulties in the country, which include the devaluation of the naira and rising living costs. Telecom giants like MTN and […]
Tinubu set to depart Abuja for Tanzania for the Africa Heads of State Energy summit
President Bola Tinubu to Travel for Energy SummitPresident Bola Tinubu is set to leave Abuja on Sunday for Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, to participate in the Africa Heads of State Energy Summit. The event, scheduled for January 27 and 28, 2025, will focus on energy access across Africa. The Tanzanian government, in collaboration with the […]
Quintessential soldier, war hero – ACF mourns Gen Jeremiah Useni
The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) is mourning the loss of one of its most respected leaders, Lt. General Jeremiah Timbut Useni, who passed away at the age of 82 after a long illness. General Useni’s passing marks the end of a remarkable life dedicated to service, leadership, and patriotism. General Useni’s contributions to Nigeria were […]
Kano anti-corruption boss regains freedom after police detention
The Chairman of the Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission (PCACC), Barrister Muhuyi Magaji Rimingado, has regained his freedom after being detained by the police on Friday. Rimingado was interrogated for several hours at the Zone One Police Headquarters in Kano. Late that evening, he was granted bail on self-recognition. According to his lawyer, […]
Lakurawa members good as dead – Defence Chief, Musa
The Nigerian Defence Chief, General Christopher Musa, has declared that members of the Lakurawa group are as good as dead after the group was officially designated as a terrorist organization. This declaration follows a ruling by the Federal High Court in Abuja, where Justice James Omotosho labeled Lakurawa and similar groups as terrorist organizations. The […]