Bandits kill over 20 persons in Kaduna State
Bandits killed more than 20 persons and destroyed property worth millions of Naira in Giwa Local Government Area of Kaduna State on Saturday. Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Mr. Samuel Aruwan, confirmed this in a statement issued on Sunday in Kaduna. Aruwan stated that the military and police reported to government that more than 20 persons were killed during...
4,000 recruits join Nigerian Army, COAS charges soldiers
Over 4,000 recruits have been enlisted into the Nigerian Army after a rigorous training. At the Passing Out Parade (POP) of 81 Regular Recruits Intake at the Depot Nigerian Army in Zaria, Kaduna State on Saturday, the new recruits were charged to put national interest over their personal interests and be professional as they discharge their duties in the field. The...
Zulum represents Buhari at Niger Republic’s Independence Day
President Muhammadu Buhari was on Saturday represented by Borno Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum at Niger Republic’s 63rd Independence Day celebration. The Presidential celebration event took place in Diffa town of Diffa province with President of Niger Republic, Muhammad Bazoum leading the National celebrations. Niger commemorates its National days on 18th of every December with ceremonies attended by world leaders and their...
Customs intercepts container loaded with arms at Tin Can port
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Tin Can Island command, on Saturday confirmed the interception of a container suspected to be laden with arms and ammunition. The Public Relations Officer of the command, Mr. Uche Ejesieme, confirmed the interception in a statement. According to Ejesieme, the container was intercepted on Friday in one of the port’s terminals during routine examination. “Following this development,...
Buhari’s son now a District Head, Osinbajo, govs, SGF, Ministers grace turbaning
The Emir of Daura, Alhaji Farouk Umar, on Saturday turbaned Yusuf Buhari, the only son of President Muhammadu Buhari as Talban Daura and district head of Kwasarawa community. Umar justified the turnbarning of the President’s son. The Emir disclosed that the Daura Emirate Council decided to honour Mr. President and his family with the traditional title being conferred on Yusuf Buhari,...
Oyetola inaugurates Fresh FM Osogbo, says Osun now attracting new businesses
Governor Adegboyega Oyetola of Osun, on Friday, said the peaceful nature of the state and its pedigree as an emerging business and investment destination have made it a point of huge attraction for businesses. This, he attributed to his administration's prioritization of inclusive good governance, and diversification of the economy since coming into office three years ago, adding that he...
FAAC: FG, states, LGs share N675.946bn November revenue
The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has shared a total of N675.946 billion November revenue to the Federal Government, States and Local Government Councils. The Federal Government received N261.441 billion, the State Governments received N210.046 billion while the Local Government Councils received N155.456 billion. The sum of N49.003 billion was shared to the relevant States as 13% derivation revenue. The N675.946 billion...
Omicron: Canada lifts ban on travels from Nigeria, 9 others
Canada has lifted the ban imposed on travels from 10 African countries — including Nigeria, over Omicron spread fear. Canada's Minster of Health, Jean-Yves Duclos, announced the lifting of the ban on Friday. The Canadian government, about three weeks ago, banned 10 African countries — including Nigeria, from flying to their country following the detection of Omicron cases in the listed...
How Evans abducted, tortured me, got $420,000 – Businessman
A businessman, Mr. Sylvanus Ahamonu, on Friday narrated before an Ikeja Special Offences Court, how he was kidnapped, tortured and made to pay $420,000 ransom by alleged kidnap kingpin, Chukwudimeme Onwuamadike (alias Evans) and his gang members. Ahamonu gave evidence online via the Zoom App, as the third prosecution witness in the trial of Evans and a dismissed member of...
Jan 27: NLC plans nationwide protest against planned hike in petrol price
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has condemned the plans by the Federal Government to increase the pump price of petrol in 2022. NLC described the plan increment as extremely insensitive to the acute hardship being experienced by Nigerian workers and people. Consequently, NLC has vowed to hold nationwide protest rallies against the planned increase in the price of petrol in all...
