A vulcanizer identified as Abdullah Ayinla was struck by a stray bullet from a rifle seized by a prison inmate from a warder. The incident took place at the Oke-Kura Correctional Centre in Ilorin around 8 am while some prison inmates were being escorted out of the facility. Ayinla, who sustained a gunshot wound to…
Bandits have reportedly abducted an unspecified number of Tsangaya students at Gidan Bakuso in Gada local government area of Sokoto state. According to reports from DailyTrust, the students were kidnapped from their school around 1:00 am on Saturday, March 9. Liman Abubakar, the proprietor of the school, stated that 15 students are currently unaccounted for,…
The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Abubakar, has issued a directive urging Muslims across the country to watch for the new moon on Sunday, March 10, marking the potential beginning of Ramadan. According to a statement released by Salisu Shehu, the deputy secretary-general of the Nigerian Supreme Council For Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), if the moon is…
The Central Bank of Nigeria has successfully sold a record-breaking N1.3 trillion in Treasury Bills, with a targeted focus on attracting overseas investors. The objective behind this substantial sale is to augment the influx of foreign exchange (forex) into Nigeria and fortify the value of the Naira. Treasury Bills, known for their security and ability…
Three Zimbabwean police officers, Albert Machona (42), Charles Musiiwa (33), and Tanyaradzwa Mhondiwa (30), have been apprehended and brought before the Mutare Magistrates’ Court for allegedly collaborating with an armed robber and sharing loot. According to reports, on the evening of February 28, 2024, around 19:40, the accused officers responded to a distress call from…
Bandits reportedly attacked a mosque during Friday prayers in Anguwar Makera, Birnin Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna State, resulting in the death of two worshippers. The incident occurred around 2 pm on Friday, March 8. According to the community leader, Hudu Kwasakwasa, the bandits opened fire on worshippers, killing two individuals and abducting others.…
Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has sanctioned the appointment of 18 new permanent secretaries across various ministries in the state. Among those selected are Adebayo Ojeyinka from Osun State and Joachin Achor from Abia State, with the remaining 16 appointees originating from Anambra State. The announcement was made in a press release issued by…
Two schools in the Akpabuyo local government area of Cross River state have been shut down due to a measles outbreak, as confirmed by the State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Henry Ayuk. The affected schools are Navy Secondary School and Penniel Primary School, both situated in the same vicinity. Dr. Ayuk stated that the State…
At an event introducing Saudi Arabia’s first humanoid male robot, Muhammad, an inappropriate incident occurred when the robot appeared to touch the butt of a female reporter. The incident took place during a tech event in Riyadh, where the robot was showcased. While TV journalist Rawya Kassem was delivering her report, Muhammad was seen standing…
The police in Adamawa state have apprehended a thirty-five-year-old man named Ishaya Markus for allegedly fatally stabbing a man during a dispute in a community in Fufore LGA on March 3. The deceased, Franchise Albert, had been grappling with marital issues with his 20-year-old wife, Libiyatu, since 2022, after discovering her extramarital affair with the…
