FG Arraigns Miyetti Allah Leader Over Terrorism
The federal government has arraigned the leader of the Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, Bello Bodejo, before a Federal High Court in Abuja on alleged terrorism offences. In a three-count charge read to him yesterday, the federal government accused Bodejo of…
Nigeria Gets $4.6bn Grant To Fight HIV/AIDS, TB – FG
The federal government has disclosed that the Global Fund in the last 10 years supported Nigeria with over $4.6bn to bolster the fight against HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria. This is just as the Fund through the Family Health International (FHI…
Naira Appreciates By 1.5% Against Dollar
The Naira experienced a slight appreciation at the official market, trading at N1,431.49 to a dollar on Friday. Data from the official trading platform of the FMDQ revealed that the Naira strengthened by N21.79 or 1.5 per cent, compared to…
Gunmen abduct 10 travellers in Benue
Ten people were reportedly kidnapped at the Taraba/Benue border community in Jootar, in the Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State on Friday. A source, who spoke on condition of anonymity, explained that the driver of the ill-fated vehicle who…
International Friendly: Nigeria Beat Ghana 2-1 In Morocco
2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) runners-up, Nigeria, claimed a 2-1 victory over Ghana in an international friendly match on Saturday, March 22, 2024 in Morocco. Goals in each half from Rangers striker Cyriel Dessers and Atalanta’s Ademola Lookman were…
Just In: Nigeria Customs Service cancels 25% penalty on improperly imported vehicles
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has initiated a 90-day window, effective from 4th March 2024 to 5th July 2024, for the regularisation of import duties on specific categories of vehicles. Abdullahi Maiwada, spokesperson of the NCS, said in a statement…
BREAKING: Abducted Sokoto Tsangaya Students Regain Freedom
The 15 students abducted at the Qur’anic school in Sokoto State have regained their freedom. The students were kidnapped at Gidan Bakuso village in Gada Local Government Area while running into their rooms to escape attack on the community two…
Alleged N3bn Fraud: EFCC Rearraigns Ex-Benue Gov, Suswam
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has re-arraigned former governor of Benue State, Gabriel Suswam, before a Federal High Court in Abuja over alleged N3 billion fraud. Suswam was re-arraigned on EFCC’s amended charges of 2020 alongside former Commissioner…
Nasarawa Students Die, Others Injured In Rice Stampede
An unconfirmed number of students from Nasarawa State University, Keffi, have been reportedly killed in a stampede while struggling for rice meant to be distributed as palliative by the state government. Reports say at least three students lost their lives…
Bauchi Governor pardons 96 inmates
Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has pardoned 96 inmates from various correctional facilities across the state. It was reported that the amnesty, granted under the Constitution of Nigeria, includes payment of fines and transportation allowances totaling over N20 million. According…