The Nigerian Army has apprehended eight suspects linked to the murder of Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Sunday Okoebor in Asaba, Delta State. DSP Okoebor was fatally shot during a robbery attempt in a residential neighborhood on Tuesday, November 28, 2023. Colonel Ibrahim Gambari, Chief of Staff of the 63 Brigade Headquarters in Asaba, disclosed…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has formally requested the Senate’s approval for a loan amounting to $8,699,168,559 and €100 million. The Nigerian leader emphasized that the funds would be allocated for essential projects across various sectors. He clarified that this loan request is part of the federal government’s 2022-2024 external borrowing plan, which had received approval…

The Court of Appeal in Abuja on Tuesday, November 28, ousted Mr. Ibrahim Balarabe Abdullahi, the Speaker of the Nasarawa State House of Assembly. The appellate court affirmed Mr. Ibrahim Abdullahi Sa’ad of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) as the legitimate winner of the March 18, 2023 election in the state. Following a decision by…

After completing a 58-hour hand wash-a-thon, Subair Enitan, a 200-level student at Obafemi Awolowo University in Ile-Ife, Osun State, has been admitted to the hospital. Enitan initiated the challenge on Friday afternoon, November 24, at the Student Union Building Motor Park within the university campus, with a large gathering of students offering their support. Her…

A 44-year-old man has tragically drowned in Agba Dam, located in Ilorin, the capital of Kwara State. The Kwara State Fire Service spokesperson, Hassan Hakeem Adekunle, revealed this information in a statement, stating that the incident occurred at 10:50 hours on Monday, November 27, 2023. Upon receiving a distress call from Mr. Onikepe Bolaji reporting…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has issued a public alert regarding a new form of financial fraud involving ATM card swapping. According to a statement by Dele Oyewale, the commission’s spokesperson, fraudsters employ a method where they retain a debit card from the same bank. Under the pretext of assisting a confused bank…

The Court of Appeal in Abuja has invalidated the election of Hon. Yusuf Liman, the All Progressives Congress (APC) Speaker of the Kaduna State House of Assembly. The appellate court directed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to revoke Liman’s certificate of return and organize a rerun in five polling units within the Makera State…

In compliance with Section 59 (2) of the Petroleum Industry Act, 2021, President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of a new Board and Management team for the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) with effect from December 1, 2023: (1) Chief Pius Akinyelure — Non-Executive Board Chairman (2) Mallam Mele Kolo Kyari — Group…

Troops from the 6 Brigade Garrison of the Nigerian Army have apprehended two kidnappers and successfully rescued victims in Jalingo, Taraba State. Brigadier General Frank Etim, the Brigade Commander, revealed this in a statement on Monday, November 27, 2023, noting that other kidnappers fled upon encountering the troops. According to the statement, one of the…

Lightning claimed the lives of four individuals in Nasarawa State, with others reported to be in critical condition. The incident occurred at the Nasarawa garage in the Nasarawa Local Government Area on Saturday, November 25, 2023. An eyewitness, Aleeyou Mabudi, recounted the terrifying event while getting his car repaired. “I witnessed the most intense and…