A foiled attack on Chad’s presidential compound overnight was carried out by a group of two dozen armed “ill-intentioned individuals” who were neutralised by security forces, the public prosecutor said. Although details of the incident remained unclear, bursts of gunfire rang out near the president’s office in the capital...
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By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja on Saturday, Jan. 11, to participate in the 2025 edition of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW 2025). A statement issued by the presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, said President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohamed Al Nahyan, invited...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered an immediate clampdown on the perpetrators of Thursday’s explosion attack on Nganzai Divisional Police Headquarters in Borno. The Force Public Relations Officerz, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said this in a statement on Friday in Abuja. He...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to revitalizing the leather and hides industry in the state to drive economic growth. Zulum made the commitment on Thursday during a courtesy visit by the Director General of the Nigerian Institute of Leather...
By DANJUMA JOSEPH, Lafia- Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule has distanced himself from any political campaigns linked to his senatorial ambition come 2027. Governor Sule made this known when he hosted a delegation of traditional rulers and stakeholders from Akwanga Local Government Area led by the Chun Mada, HRH...
By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi – Benue State University Teaching Hospital Makurdi has started treating Benue pensioners free of charge even as it has also recorded its first In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF) delivery at the Muhamadu Buhari Mother and Child annex. The Chief Medical Director (CMD), Stephen Hwande, disclosed this...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have nabbed the man behind the recent cloning of its website in which a notice was placed to falsely inform Nigerians that the agency was recruiting. 32 year-old Sylvester Victor Augustus, a native of Abak Local...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Gunmen suspected to be Boko Haram terrorists attempted to invade the Nganzai Police Division in the early hours of January 9, 2025. However, the attack was repelled by gallant police officers who engaged the terrorists in a gun battle. Unfortunately, two officers were fatally...
The Petroleum Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) has expressed concern over the slow pace of work by Reynolds Construction Company (RCC) on the Eleme East-West Road project, Port Harcourt axis. The National President of PETROAN, Dr Billy Harry, in a statement on Thursday, said that the delay...
The Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, has said the new minimum wage will be reviewed in less than two years from now. Onyejeocha said this on Thursday in Umuahia, while addressing newsmen after a meeting with labour leaders in Abia. She said that President Bola...
The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has set an April 2025 deadline for the completion of the ongoing dualisation of the East-West Road, Section II-II, from Ahoada to Kaiama in Rivers and Bayelsa States. Umahi made the announcement in a statement signed by Mohammed Ahmed, Director of Press and...
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Thursday pledged Beijing’s full support and military aid for the world’s poorest continent as he wrapped up his Africa tour in Nigeria. Wang began an Africa tour on January 6, visiting Namibia, the Republic of Congo and Chad before winding up his tour...
President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday, congratulated Col. Nurudeen Yusuf, his Aide-de-Camp (ADC), for his promotion. He described him as a reliable officer, deserving of elevation in rank. Lt. Col. Yusuf was promoted to Colonel by the Nigerian Army Promulgation AHQ MS/G1/300/252/2 on Dec. 19, 2024. The rank’s seniority took...
The National Boundary Commission (NBC) has called for peaceful coexistence among border communities of Abia and Cross River States amidst escalating tensions over boundary disagreement. Violent clashes erupted between the Isu community in Arochukwu Local Government Area of Abia and the Ukwa Mbiabong Ukwa Eburutu community in Odukpani Local...
Chad’s capital was calm early on Thursday, the morning after armed men attacked the presidential palace, sparking a battle that killed 19 people, mostly assailants, according to the government. Beefed-up security and road blocks set up late on Wednesday had been lifted in the area around the presidential palace,...
Nigeria’s Quadri Aruna kicked off 2025 with a significant victory on Thursday by defeating British champion Liam Pitchford 3-1 in the Round of 32 at the WTT Star Contender Doha in Qatar. The game played at the Lusail Sports Arena saw Pitchford secure the first set 12-10, but Aruna...
Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has approved the payment of the third phase of N5 billion to clear the backlog of gratuities owed 2,000 retirees in the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the governor announced this during the commencement of payment to categories of retirees...
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed nine people dead and 21 others injured in a road crash in Dankama, Kaita Local Government Area of the state. This is contained in a statement issued by the Sector Commander, Mr. Aliyu Ma’aji, through the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Shamsudeen...
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday urged the Chinese government to increase the two billion dollar currency swap between Nigeria and China to enhance trade between the two countries. He also called for an upward review of the 50 billion dollar aid package for Africa, which China’s President Xi Jinping...
14 Grammy-winning American music superstar, Taylor Swift, has emerged first on the list of Billboad’s Top Artistes of the 21st Century. The acclaimed American music and entertainment magazine, named Taylor Swift a number one in the list released on its website. Billboard provides music charts, news, video,opinion,reviews, events and...