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President Tinubu signs old National Anthem Bill into law
President Bola Tinubu has signed into law a bill to reinstate Nigeria’s old national anthem, “Nigeria, We Hail Thee.” The announcement was made by Senate President Godswill Akpabio on Wednesday during a joint session of the Senate … Continue Reading
Army corporal arrested for stealing 602 rounds of ammunition in borno state
The Nigerian Army has arrested Corporal Francis Bako in Borno State for allegedly stealing a significant amount of ammunition. Reports indicate that Bako was found with 602 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition.
The arrest was carried out by troops from … Continue Reading
Naira abuse: EFCC arrests man for spraying N200 notes
The Gombe Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has detained Zachariyya Muhammad for alleged naira abuse. According to a statement released by the EFCC on X.com on Wednesday, Muhammad was apprehended after a video surfaced showing … Continue Reading
Niger State Governor Grants Amnesty to 30 Inmates
In a move marking the first anniversary of his administration, Niger State Governor Mohammed Bago granted amnesty to 30 inmates at the state’s old and new correctional centers in Minna on Tuesday.
Governor Bago’s wife, Fatima Bago, also visited the … Continue Reading
Senate Summons Education Minister Over Unpaid Scholarships for Nigerian Students Abroad
On Tuesday, the Senate summoned Education Minister Prof. Tahir Mamman and the Federal Scholarship Board’s leadership to address the delay in disbursing outstanding grants to Nigerian students stranded overseas. The Senate also called for sanctions against officials responsible for … Continue Reading
4,416 Nigerians killed and 4,334 abducted in one year -CSOs
With President Bola Tinubu nearing his first anniversary in office, 85 Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) have reported alarming figures of violence in Nigeria, noting that 4,416 people were killed and 4,334 abducted in the past year. The figures were revealed … Continue Reading
Non-enrolment of children in school now criminal offense – Abia state Governor warns parents
Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has declared the non-enrollment of school-age children a criminal offense, warning of severe penalties for parents and guardians who fail to send their children to school. This announcement was made during the 2024 Children’s … Continue Reading
Platform Petroleum targets 10,000 barrels of oil per day
Platform Petroleum, a prominent Nigerian indigenous oil and gas company, has announced plans to boost its production to 10,000 barrels of oil and at least 50 billion standard cubic feet of gas daily by 2025. This goal is … Continue Reading
27-year-old woman stabbed 20 times by boyfriend in south africa
A 27-year-old woman, Khanyisile Mndayi, is in a coma and in critical condition after being stabbed more than 20 times by her boyfriend in front of their children on Sunday. The incident occurred at their home in Berea, Johannesburg, South … Continue Reading
Lagos State Allocates Over N391m to Families of Deceased Employees
The Lagos State Government has announced the disbursement of more than N391 million to the families of 164 state employees who passed away while in service over the past year. This initiative is part of the state’s commitment to prioritizing … Continue Reading