Nine of the abducted female students from the Federal University in Gusau, Zamfara State, have regained their freedom, bringing some relief to their families and loved ones. The abduction occurred on September 22, 2023, when suspected terrorists raided off-campus hostels near the Federal University in Sabon Gidan Community, kidnapping a total of twenty-four female students.…
The Nigerian Army has reported the tragic loss of 16 military personnel while on a peacekeeping mission to two conflicting communities in Delta State. The personnel were ambushed and fatally attacked by youths while responding to a distress call amidst a communal clash between Okuama and Okoloba communities on Thursday, March 14, 2024. Brigadier General…
A motor apprentice, working alongside a trailer driver, has been hospitalized following a mishap in Ogbomoso, Oyo State. On Saturday afternoon, March 16, a tanker carrying petrol skidded and toppled while attempting to negotiate the Takie roundabout in Ogbomoso. The apprentice sustained severe leg injuries in the accident. He has been transported to Ladoke Akintola…
The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) have instructed their members across university and inter-university center campuses nationwide to initiate a service withdrawal starting from Monday, March 18. This directive comes after the associations recently conducted a seven-day warning strike over the unpaid…
Last night, a Nigerian woman was rescued from a suicide attempt after consuming bleach. According to a pharmacist who intervened, the young lady took this drastic action because her boyfriend ended their relationship. “Choosing suicide as a response to a breakup should never be considered an option!!! At approximately 8:30 pm last night, a woman…
