The local government account in Ondo state has reportedly been frozen by the Acting Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa. According to The Nation, this development has led to tension among the newly appointed caretaker chairmen in the 18 local government areas and 33 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs). The acting governor has also instructed the newly created…
Bandits unleashed gunfire on motorists along the Gusau – Talata Mafara highway near Dogon Karfe in Zamfara State. The incident occurred at approximately 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 16, 2023. According to Bello Saleh, a resident of Maru town near the site of the attack, the assailants, stationed on both sides of the highway, initiated…
Former INEC Chairman, Professor Attahiru Jega, issued a stark warning that Nigeria is on the verge of becoming a failing state and stressed the urgency of taking corrective action. Speaking during the convocation lecture at Bauchi State University on the theme, ‘Safeguarding Nigeria’s future: Prioritizing citizens’ welfare and security amidst challenges,’ Jega called for a…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu sympathizes with the government and the people of Borno State over the passing of the Waziri of Borno, Mustapha Mukhtar. The Waziri, who served as the prime minister of Borno and Chief Adviser to the Shehu of Borno, died on Saturday. President Tinubu condoles with the Shehu of Borno, Alhaji Abubakar…
The paramount ruler of Belegete, HRM Uchua Amos, has revealed that the mountainous community in Obanliku LGA of Cross River State was invaded by rebels from Ambazonia in South West Cameroon. The insurgents, who entered Belegete on December 5, burned down houses, abducted over 40 Cross River indigenes, killed the clan head, Chief Francis Okweshi,…
In the midst of an ongoing dispute between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his predecessor, current FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, an additional four commissioners have submitted their resignations from Fubara’s cabinet. Those who have stepped down include Dr. George-Kelly Alabo, Commissioner for Works; Mrs. Inime Chinwenwo-Aguma, Commissioner for the Ministry of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation; Isaac…
Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, emphasized that the Federal Government has no intention of restricting or influencing the media. In an interview on Channels TV, the Minister stressed the importance of media organizations exercising responsibility. He highlighted the need for collaboration between operators and regulators to foster a harmonious relationship in the…
President Bola Tinubu says the efforts of his administration to transform Nigeria’s economy are yielding results with the support of the National Assembly led by Senate President Godswill Akpabio and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas. Speaking at a colloquium to mark the 61st birthday of the Senate President, on…
An unidentified soldier is accused of fatally stabbing a bouncer at a nightclub in Bonny Island, situated in the Bonny Local Government Area of Rivers State. The incident reportedly unfolded when the bouncer, identified as Kingsley Abbey, conducted a routine search on the soldier at the club’s entrance on the night of December 11, 2023,…
Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, has asserted that influential Nigerians are backing illegal mining and fostering banditry. During his appearance before the House Committee on Solid Minerals to justify the Ministry’s 2024 budget proposal, Alake revealed that these powerful individuals are linked to the insecurity prevalent in regions abundant in solid mineral resources.…
