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Kano Government dismisses stray bullet injury claims, says injuries Were from metal debris
The Kano State Government has denied reports suggesting that journalist Naziru Idris Ya’u was wounded by a stray bullet while on the premises of the State House. In a statement issued on Saturday by Sanusi Tofa, the Director General of … Continue Reading
Stray bullet hits Journalist inside kano state Government house
A journalist and correspondent affiliated with Abubakar Rimi Television stationed at the Kano State Government House, Naziru Idris Ya’u, narrowly escaped a life-threatening situation on Friday evening when he was struck by a stray bullet at the Government House premises.… Continue Reading
“I’m left koboless” – Nollywood actress shan george Defrauded of her life savings, cries for help
Renowned Nollywood icon, Shan George, has fallen victim to a distressing financial fraud, losing a substantial sum of her life savings amounting to N3.6 million from her Zenith Bank account. The actress sounded the alarm on May 3rd, revealing that … Continue Reading
Facebook page of The young Lady found mysteriously Dead on abuja bridge surfaces
The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has initiated investigations into the death of an unidentified lady found dead near Mpape Junction in Abuja. According to the FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, the Mabushi Divisional Headquarters of the … Continue Reading
Mother Opens up on why she Dumped her 13-month-old Baby in a Well
Sofia Nkwor, a 24-year-old mother from Ushie in Ndokwa East of Delta State, has confessed to abandoning her 13-month-old baby in a well in Araya community, Isoko South council area, on April 26, 2024. She expressed remorse for her actions … Continue Reading
Nigeria Customs Service Increases Foreign Exchange Rate for Import Duties to N1,441.58/$
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced a hike in the foreign exchange (FX) rate for import duties to N1,441.58 per dollar, marking a 4.94 percent increase compared to the previous rate of N1,373.64/$ adopted on May 1.
This adjustment … Continue Reading
Federal Government Bans imported Needles and Syringes In federal hospitals to promote homemade products
In a bid to bolster domestic production and protect the nation’s manufacturing sector, the Federal Government has instructed all Chief Medical Directors (CMDs) and Medical Directors (MDs) of Federal Tertiary Hospitals to exclusively procure needles and syringes from NAFDAC-approved … Continue Reading
15-Year-Old Kwara State Student Scores 362 in UTME
Olukayode Victor Olusola, a student of Government Secondary School, Omu Aran, Kwara State, has garnered widespread acclaim after achieving an impressive score of 362 marks in this year’s Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). Olukayode’s remarkable performance places him among … Continue Reading
Police arrest Terrorists Involved in Kaduna-Abuja Train attack
In a significant crackdown on criminal activities along the Kaduna-Abuja road axis, the Nigeria Police Force has apprehended several suspects involved in various criminal acts, including the masterminds behind the attacks on Greenfield University and Southern Kaduna.
The Police Public … Continue Reading
ASUU Commences Indefinite Strike at University of Abuja
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) branch at the University of Abuja has commenced an indefinite strike to address concerns regarding recent developments within the union. The decision to embark on the strike was announced on Thursday following a … Continue Reading