April 21, 2024
Protest Breaks Out In Ondo Over APC Governorship Primary
Some members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Akure, the Ondo State capital, took to the streets on Sunday to protest what they termed irregularities and biased conduct of the ward primaries across the state on Saturday. The ward primaries meant to produce the governorship candidate of the party for the November 16, 2024 […]
Nigeria secures $2.25billion World Bank loan
Wale Edun, minister of finance and coordinating minister of the economy, says the country has qualified for a World Bank loan of $2.25 billion. Edun spoke during a press conference held at the annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank Group on April 20. The package, he said, was approved by […]
CNG: FG sets to rollout initial critical assets May 29
All is now ready for the delivery of the first set of critical assets for the deployment and launch of the Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) initiative ahead of the first anniversary of the Tinubu administration on May 29. According to the presidency, which stated on Sunday in a statement by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to […]
One dead, 7 missing as two military helicopters collide, crash
One person has been confirmed dead and seven are missing after two Japanese military helicopters crashed. According to the Guardian UK, the two helicopters crashed, possibly colliding, officials stated. The crash occurred late on Saturday, according to Japan’s self-defense force spokesperson. The spokesperson confirmed that one person was recovered and later confirmed dead. Japan’s defense […]
16-year-old boy killed by crocodile after boat breaks down
A 16-year-old boy in Australia has died after being attacked by a large crocodile in the Torres Strait, authorities say. According to Fox News, the incident occurred on Thursday off the waters of Saibai Island, a relatively-remote island of around 500 people. Saibai Island is geographically close to Papua New Guinea and it is part […]
25,000 Borno families share Zulum’s N25m
Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, stated that his administration’s frequent distribution of food palliatives was necessary to balance addressing the immediate needs of the people affected by the Boko Haram insurgency and laying the groundwork for lasting change. While food palliatives were distributed to vulnerable people most affected by the over-one-decade crisis, remarkable development […]
Ododo seeks FG assistance to tackle insecurity
Kogi State Governor Ahmed Ododo has urged the Federal Government to assist the state in addressing the challenges of insecurity and incessant flooding in some parts of the state. According to a statement by his Special Adviser on Media, Ismaila Isah on Saturday, the governor made the call when he received a delegation from the […]
Three arrested as man stab another to death at Ogun party
A man identified only as Abubakar was fatally stabbed following an argument that broke out between him and another person at a birthday party in the Halleluyah Quarter, Ibafo area of Obafemi Owode Local Government Area in Ogun State. The incident occurred on Friday night at the birthday party organized by Nafiu Yusuf for his […]
First lady launches Navy’s offshore patrol vessel
The second 76-meter High Endurance Offshore Patrol Vessel, built for the Nigerian Navy in DEARSAN Shipyard, Turkey, was launched by the wife of Nigeria’s President, Senator Oluremi Tinubu. This was announced in a statement signed by the Director of Information, Commodore A. Adams-Aliu, on Friday, April 19, 2024. According to Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla, whose […]
Farmers, herders sign peace pact to end clashes in S’West
Farmers and herders in the South-West region of Nigeria signed a peace pact on Saturday to permanently end clashes between the two warring groups and promote food security for the benefit of all. The coordinator of Commodities Farmers Organisation in the South-West, Segun Dasaolu, and the President of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria, […]