Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang has recalled two commissioners, a special adviser, and a liaison officer earlier suspended after nearly two months. Mr Gyang Bere, the Director of Press and Public Affairs (DOPPA) to the governor, announced the recall in a statement in Jos. The News Agency of Nigeria...
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Dozens of people are feared dead after two migrant boats overturned off the coast of Djibouti, according to the United Nations on Wednesday. The boats left Yemen with 310 people on board, the UN’s International Organisation for Migration (IOM) said in a post on social media platform X on...
The White House in a statement said President Joe Biden has directed U.S. forces to aid Israel’s defence against Iran, which launched missile attacks against the Jewish state. Sean Savett, U.S. National Security Council spokesperson said Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris “are monitoring the Iranian attack against Israel...
Israel has launched fresh series of attacks on the Lebanese capital of Beirut on Wednesday. The army made the announcement on social media platform X, saying it was attacking terrorist targets in Beirut. The army issued multiple evacuation orders for people living in several buildings in Beirut’s southern suburbs...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Troops of the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) operating under Sector III Operation ”Hadin Kai” on Tuesday rescued 38 hostages and disrupted a Boko Haram logistics syndicate during intensified clearance operations in the Lake Chad region. According to a statement from Lt. Col. Olaniyi...
There is palpable excitement as the 2024 annual conference of the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP), begins today, Wednesday, October 2, in Lokoja. Hosted by the Kogi State Government with a plethora of partners and sponsors identifying with the Guild, the two-day conference provides a veritable platform for...
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja – Operatives of the Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Monday September 30, 2024, arrested 24 suspected internet fraudsters at different locations within Benin City. The anti-graft agency in a statement on Wednesday, said the suspects were arrested following...
Iran fired 200 missiles at Israel including hypersonic weapons for the first time, state TV reported Wednesday, a barrage that Israel vowed to make Tehran “pay” for. Iranian media carried online footage of what they said were missiles being fired, which the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said were targeting...
By OLA MODUPE , Lagos – A total of 10 persons, including three children and seven adults, lost their lives in an accident at the Abule Osun area of the Lagos-Badagary Expressway, Lagos State, on Tuesday night. According to a Wednesday statement by the Permanent Secretary of the Lagos...
The Nigerian Army says its troops have dealt a significant blow to terrorists, neutralising several high-profile fighters and recovering a cache of lethal weapons, including rocket bombs and ammunition The Nigerian Army, in a post on its official Twitter handle on Tuesday, stated that its sustained onslaught has continued...
Suspected arsonists, on Monday night, torched the residence of a former lawmaker, Sen. Frank Ibezim, at Ezeoke-Nsu in Ehime Mbano Local Government Area of Imo. The suspects, who are still at large, also burnt down some facilities at the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) Study Center, also situated...
Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf has urged Nigerians to emulate the sacrifices made by the country’s forefathers to build a better Nigeria. Yusuf made this call on Tuesday during the 64th Independence Anniversary celebrations held at Sani Abacha Stadium, Kano. He emphasised that the labour of the country’s forefathers...
The Federal Government has distributed 2,000 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered tricycles to youths as part of commitment by President Bola Tinubu to alleviate the daily struggles of young persons. The Minister of Youth Development, Dr Jamila Ibrahim, said this in Abuja on Tuesday during the first phase distribution of...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – Government at all levels have been implored to take necessary steps to protect women’s right and support them to build a virile nation. Wife of Kogi State Governor, Hajia Sefinat Ododo made the call during a ceremony at the Government House Lokoja to mark...
Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has announced the adoption of 95 orphans as his children. The announcement is contained in a statement issued in Kano by his Spokesman, Sanusi Bature, and made available to newsmen. According to Bature, the governor announced the gesture during a special lunch he had...
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency ( NiMet) has predicted thunderstorms from Thursday to Saturday across the country. NiMet’s weather outlook released on Tuesday in Abuja envisaged thunderstorms over parts of Adamawa, Taraba. Sokoto, Kebbi, Zamfara and Kaduna States during Wednesday’s morning hours. According to NiMet, thunderstorms are expected over parts...
By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos – The Labour Party has urged the Plateau State government to guarantee free, fair, and transparent local government elections scheduled for October 9, 2024. This call was made during a press conference on October 1, 2024, at the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) Secretariat in...
By PATRICK ABANG, Calabar – Cross River State Governor, Bassey Otu has urged Nigerians to shift their focus towards the long-term national objectives, rather than being preoccupied with the temporary challenges brought about by the current economic reforms spearheaded by the Bola Tinubu-led administration. Otu made this call on...
By ARMSTRONG ALLAHMAGANI, Bauchi – Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has commended the people for their perseverance in the face of the current economic hardship that has made life unbearable for them. Governor Mohammed stated this in a goodwill message to Nigerians on the occasion of Nigeria’s 64th Independence...
By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi – Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, on Tuesday said with the continued support of the Benue people his administration would definitely remain peaceful, prosperous, and a model of good governance in Nigeria. Governor Alia disclosed this during a live broadcast at the Benue State...