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Court Chief Judge Refuses to Transfer Yahaya Bello’s N80.2bn Fraud Trial to Kogi
The Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Tsoho, has rejected the request of former Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello, to transfer his N80.2bn fraud trial from Abuja to Kogi State. The judge agreed with the Economic and … Continue Reading
Anxiety Grips Jos Community as hyena escapes Wildlife Park
Panic has set in among residents of Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State following the unexpected escape of a hyena from the Jos Wildlife Park on Sunday. The park, located in the Dong Community, has been thrown into … Continue Reading
Video: Man climbs mast in Abuja, threatens suicide if his demands Aren’t met
In a bold and dramatic gesture, an unidentified individual scaled the mast of Katampe Hill in Abuja on Monday, issuing a passionate appeal to the government to address the country’s most pressing challenges. As a statement of intent, he left … Continue Reading
Tragedy Strikes: Containerized Truck crushes Female Biker To death in Lagos
A devastating accident occurred on Monday morning in Lagos, resulting in the loss of a young female biker’s life. According to eyewitnesses, a loaded containerized truck lost control while descending Iganmu Bridge and fell on the biker, causing fatal injuries.… Continue Reading
FG set to launch application process for youth investment fund
The Nigerian Federal Government has announced plans to launch the application process for the Nigeria Youth Investment Fund (NYIF), a programme aimed at providing capital to young entrepreneurs with viable business ideas and existing businesses. The fund, which was … Continue Reading
NDLEA Nabs osun community Head and NYSC Member for alleged drug Trafficking
In a significant blow to drug traffickers, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has made several major arrests and seizures across the country in a concerted effort to combat the scourge of drug trafficking.
According to sources, the agency’s … Continue Reading
CHOLERA: NDDC’s Comprehensive Strategy to Curb Spread in Niger Delta
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has unveiled a comprehensive strategy aimed at curbing the spread of cholera across communities in the Niger Delta.
Samuel Ogbuku, Managing Director of NDDC, outlined these crucial initiatives during a recent address in Port … Continue Reading
400,000 policemen too small to police 200m Nigerians – Oyo Chief
A prominent community leader in Ibadan, Elder Taiye Ayorinde, has expressed concerns about the inadequate number of police officers in Nigeria. He believes that the country’s 400,000 police officers are overwhelmed by a population of over 200 million people.
Ayorinde, … Continue Reading
Tinubu Re-elected As ECOWAS Chairman, Urges Member States To Commit To Financial Contributions
President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria has been re-elected as the Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) for a second term.
The election took place during the 65th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Authority of … Continue Reading
FG Assures Passengers of Safety as Warri-Itakpe Train Service Resumes on monday
The Federal Government has assured passengers of the safety of the Warri-Itakpe train service as it resumes operation on Monday, following a train accident that occurred on Thursday at the Major Gen. David Ejor Rail Station.
The Minister of Transportation, … Continue Reading