November 29, 2024
22 died in Niger boat accident: Official
A boat mishap that occurred between Baro and Akwanu communities of Agaie Local Government Area of Niger has claimed 22 lives. The director-general of the Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA), Abdullahi Baba-Arah, confirmed the incident in a statement in Minna on Friday. Mr Arah said the boat, sailing from Ebe Community in Kogi state […]
BREAKING: Fisayo Soyombo Released
The Founder, Foundation For Investigative Journalism, Fisayo Soyombo has now been released from the Nigeria Army Custody. FIJ confirmed this in a statement on its offiical Twitter handle, it will address the allegation against Soyombo later. The statement reads “We can confirm that our founder @fisayosoyombo has now been released by @HQNigerianArmy, following the intense […]
Bauchi varsity ASUU begins indefinite strike over unpaid allowances, others
The Academic Staff Union of Universities at Bauchi State-owned Sa’adu Zungur University has declared an indefinite strike. Announcing the decision on Friday during a press conference held after a congress at the university’s Yuli campus, ASUU SAZU Chairperson, Auwal Nuhu, cited several reasons for the action. These include the absence of pension and retirement schemes, […]
Zlatan, Olamide reunite on “Gimme Your Love”
Music stars Zlatan and Olamide have teamed up to release their highly anticipated new single, “Gimme Your Love.” This collaboration marks a significant moment in their musical journeys, reigniting the chemistry that first brought Zlatan into the spotlight seven years ago. “Gimme Your Love” masterfully blends raw street vibes with polished production, creating a sound that is […]
Wike in France, meets President Macron
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, met with French President Emmanuel Macron as part of the Nigerian delegation accompanying President Bola Tinubu on a three-day state visit to strengthen ties between Nigeria and France. The visit, according to the Presidency, aims to deepen bilateral relations across various sectors, including agriculture, security, education, health, youth […]
JUST IN: NNPCL reduces petrol price to N1030/l for marketers
The Petroleum Products Retail Outlet Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) has revealed that the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited(NNPCL) has reduced its price for the Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) petrol to marketers from N1,045 per litre to N1,030 per litre. The association’s National President, Dr. Billy Harry disclosed this at its strategic meeting and award presentation […]
2027: He hasn’t spoken – Segun Sowunmi on Atiku contesting
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Segun Sowunmi, has disclosed that the party’s former presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has not informed anybody about contesting in 2027. He spoke while noting that the PDP is a very structured political party that does not “dash” its ticket at any level to people. The former presidential […]
You don’t exist in Anambra, forget winning elections – APGA tells APC
The All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, has asked the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, to bury its ambitions of winning elections in Anambra State, saying that the APC lacks the political structure needed to succeed in the state. APGA National Chairman, Sly Ezeokenwa, stated this in response to APC National Chairman Abdullahi Ganduje’s call for […]
Boat capsizes in Niger, 8 confirmed dead, others missing
The National Inland Waterways Authority, NIWA, has confirmed that at least eight persons on Friday morning were recovered dead after a boat accident that occurred near the Dambo-Ebuchi section of the River Niger. The Head of the Media Department of NIWA, Mr Suleman Makama, confirmed the incident in Lokoja, Kogi State. Makama said the boat […]
Tinubu Tax Reform bills will bring backwardness to North, benefit only Lagos – Zulum
Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State has said the Tax Reform bills will cause backwardness in the North and Nigeria in general. Zulum, however, said only Lagos State would benefit from the tax reform bill of President Bola Tinubu. In an interview with BBC Hausa, the governor said they were informed that the proposed bill […]