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‘Real Devil’ isn’t Salary – sani, Atiku Urge Reps to go Further, Cut Allowances
Former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, has commended the House of Representatives for slashing their salaries, but he believes that the real issue lies in the excessive office running costs. In a recent social media post, Sani expressed his … Continue Reading
Gombe Spends N150m To Clean State Monthly – Governor yahaya
Governor Inuwa Yahaya has announced the commencement of a massive desilting exercise in Gombe state to prevent flooding and ensure the free flow of water in the state. The exercise, which is part of the government’s efforts to maintain environmental … Continue Reading
House of rep members Agree to Cut Salaries by 50% for Six Months amid economic Hardship
In a rare display of solidarity with the Nigerian people, members of the House of Representatives have agreed to reduce their salaries by 50% for the next six months. The decision was taken as a gesture of sacrifice and support … Continue Reading
Father beats 19-year-old son to death with shovel in lagos
In a shocking incident, a 19-year-old boy has lost his life after being allegedly beaten to death by his father in Lagos State. The incident has sent shockwaves through the community, with the Lagos Police launching an investigation into the … Continue Reading
6-Year single Tenure presidency, governorship bill passes first hearing
In a move aimed at reducing election costs and promoting stability, the House of Representatives has passed a bill proposing amendments to the 1999 Constitution to introduce a 6-year single tenure for the offices of the President, state governors, and … Continue Reading
NDU Final-Year Student Killed in By Community Youths Over N150 In Bayelsa
A sense of unease has gripped the Niger Delta University (NDU) campus in Amassoma, Bayelsa State, following the senseless killing of a final year student. The deceased, Francis Paleowei, a brilliant first-class student of the Political Science department, was brutally … Continue Reading
Borno State Governor’s Son allegedly Arrested for Killing Chinese National in Fight over a woman
In a shocking turn of events, Umar Zulum Umara, the son of Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has been arrested and detained by Indian authorities for allegedly killing a Chinese national in a fight over a woman at … Continue Reading
How Govt Official moved Over N300m of Public Funds To His Bank Account
A top official of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) has been accused of siphoning off over N300 million into his personal company’s accounts. The allegation was made by the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission (ICPC) during a … Continue Reading
Retired Army Colonel Found Dead In Hotel Room At NDA Base Camp
A retired Nigerian Army colonel, Col BT Vandi, has been found dead in a hotel room at the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) base-camp in Buruku, Plateau State. The incident occurred on July 16, 2024.
According to sources, the body was … Continue Reading
FG Reveals Shocking Figures: 1.1m Nigerians Over 40 Visually Impaired, Glaucoma Major Cause of Vision Loss
A staggering 1.13 million Nigerians over the age of 40 are visually impaired, with glaucoma being the primary cause of irreversible vision loss in the country. According to the national coordinator of the national eye health program at the Federal … Continue Reading