Lakurawa: Military counter viral reports, insists Sokoto air strikes hit associates of terrorists
Recent reports claimed that the Nigerian military mistakenly bombed two communities in Sokoto State, resulting in civilian casualties. Abubakar Bawa, the Press Secretary to the Sokoto State Governor, confirmed that air strikes in Gidan Sama and Rumtuwa killed at least ten civilians. The military has denied these allegations. Lt. Col Abdullahi Abubakar, spokesman for the […]
Christmas: Nigerian Govt Gives Update On Workers’ Salaries Payment
As the Christmas holiday approaches, federal workers in Nigeria can breathe a sigh of relief. The Nigerian government has confirmed that salaries for December have been paid, just in time for the holiday season. This announcement comes after several workers expressed concerns about salary delays, especially in the Federal Capital Territory. Payment Details: Mr. Bawa […]
Imo police lose two officers, kill three kidnapping suspects
In a recent operation by the Imo State Police Command, two officers sadly lost their lives while confronting a dangerous kidnapping gang in Owerri West Local Government Area. The operation, carried out by the Anti-Kidnapping Unit, targeted a group involved in kidnapping and armed robbery in the region. The operation led to the elimination of […]
Learn to manage, switch off your lights – Tinubu tell Nigerians
During a recent media chat in Lagos, President Bola Tinubu advised Nigerians to manage their electricity use in order to lower their bills. He suggested that switching off lights when they are not needed could help reduce energy consumption and save money. He emphasized the importance of learning how to control costs, saying, “It’s not […]
Ibadan Stampede: Social Workers Promise Support For Victims’ Families
The Nigeria Association of Social Workers (NASoW) has promised to help the families affected by the tragic stampede in Ibadan. The incident, which took place at a children’s funfair carnival in Bashorun, Ibadan, led to the death of at least 35 children. NASoW, through a statement from its Oyo State Chairman, Mr. Adegoke Ayodele, expressed […]
NNPCL Slashes Petrol Price to N899 Per Litre
In a move to ease the financial burden on Nigerians, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has slashed the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, to N899 per litre. This reduction comes after the price was previously set at N1,020 per litre. The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of […]
Abuja in darkness as vandals destroy Shiroro-Katampe Transmission Line again
Abuja, Nigeria’s capital, is facing a power outage after vandals damaged the 330-kilovolt Shiroro-Katampe Transmission Line. The incident took place on the night of Wednesday, December 18, 2024, around 11:43 pm, causing a disruption in power supply. The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) confirmed the incident through their spokesperson, Ndidi Mbah. After the attack, a […]
Nigerian Army Unveils 400 Housing Units for Injured Soldiers
The Nigerian Army has taken a major step to support injured soldiers by providing 400 housing units in Abuja. This initiative, launched under the Affordable Home Ownership Option for All Soldiers (AHOOAS), demonstrates the military’s commitment to improving the welfare of its personnel. General Christopher Musa, the Chief of Defence Staff, encouraged other branches of […]
Organisers of Oyo children’s funfair arrested, says Gov. Makinde, after stampede kills many children
A heartbreaking incident occurred on December 18 at a children’s funfair in Ibadan, Oyo State, where a stampede claimed the lives of several children and left many others injured. The event, which took place at the Islamic High School in Basorun, descended into chaos due to an overwhelming crowd of children that exceeded the venue’s […]
Insecurity: Nigerians paid N2.2trn as ransom in one year
Insecurity in Nigeria has reached a troubling level, with a new report by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) revealing that Nigerians paid more than N2.2 trillion as ransom between May 2023 and April 2024. The data, published in the Crime Experience and Security Perception Survey, shows that households affected by kidnappings bore this enormous […]