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Tragedy Strikes as Kenya’s highest-ranking Military Chief Dies in Helicopter Crash
Kenya is in mourning following the tragic death of General Francis Omondi Ogolla, the country’s highest-ranking military officer, in a helicopter crash in the western part of the country.
President William Ruto announced the sad news, revealing that General Ogolla … Continue Reading
NAPTIP Arrests Fake Rev. Sister for Alleged Trafficking of 38 Children in Delta State
The Edo Zonal Command of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has apprehended a fake Reverend Sister, identified as Maryvianney Ikejimba, alias Oluchi, aged 40, for her involvement in the trafficking of 38 children in … Continue Reading
NPA Secures $700 Million Loan to Revamp Lagos Ports
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has successfully secured a loan of $700 million from Citibank, with backing from the United Kingdom Export Finance (UKEF), an export credit agency. The loan, earmarked for the rehabilitation of the Apapa and Tin-Can Island … Continue Reading
Ogun State Governor Donates Vehicles and Drones to Enhance Police Operations
The Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun has generously donated 25 operational vehicles and surveillance drones to the State Police Command. This strategic move aims to enhance the effectiveness of policing across the state and ensure the safety and security … Continue Reading
JAMB Orders Arrest of Parents Near CBT Centres during UTME Exercise
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has issued stringent directives to Computer-Based Test (CBT) center owners ahead of the 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). In a virtual meeting held on Wednesday with CBT center operators and owners, the … Continue Reading
Wike Allocates ₦20 Million Bounty to FCT Police Command for Capture of Wanted Kidnap Kingpins
The Commissioner for Police, FCT, CP Benneth Igweh, has extended heartfelt appreciation on behalf of the management and personnel of the FCT Police Command for the generous support extended by the Minister of the FCT, Chief Barr. Nyesom Ezenwo Wike… Continue Reading
Nigeria’s Foreign Reserves at $32.29 billion, Lowest in 6Years
Nigeria’s foreign reserves have hit a six-year low, dropping to $32.29 billion as of April 15, according to the latest data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).
This marks a significant decrease from the peak of $34.44 billion, which … Continue Reading
Cubana Chief Priest Denies Charges, Granted ₦10 million Bail
Pascal Okechukwu, widely known as Cubana Chief Priest, has pleaded not guilty to allegations of abusing the naira, as per reports from the Federal High Court in Lagos.
Report Afrique earlier reported that the Instagram sensation faced a three-count … Continue Reading
Mrs. Tinubu Empowers 120 Women Farmers in South-West with N60 Million Support
Mrs. Oluremi Tinubu, the wife of Nigeria’s President, recently disbursed cheques worth N10 million to 120 selected women farmers in each of the six South-West states.
The initiative, part of the Renewed Hope Initiative Women Agricultural Support Programme, aims … Continue Reading
EFCC Detains Cubana Chief Priest Over Alleged Naira Abuse
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has detained Pascal Okechukwu, widely known as Cubana Chief Priest, in preparation for his arraignment before the Federal High Court in Lagos.
The socialite faces charges related to the alleged abuse of the … Continue Reading