Wind storm wreck havoc in Taraba, destroy over fifty houses
Residents of Takum local government council in Taraba State are assessing the aftermath of a devastating windstorm that swept through several parts of the area on Tuesday. The windstorm, accompanied by heavy rainfall lasting several hours, caused extensive damage to…
Farmer arraigned for alleged possession of pistol
Abubakar Muhammadu, a 38-year-old farmer, was brought before the Iyaganku Magistrate Court in Ibadan on Wednesday on charges of allegedly possessing a locally made pistol along with a live cartridge. The police accused Muhammadu of unlawfully possessing the live cartridge….
Family of Renowned Islamic Scholar Denies Death Rumors
The family of Sheikh Dahiru Usman-Bauchi, a prominent Islamic scholar and leader of the Sufism Tijjaniyya Movement in Nigeria, has dismissed reports suggesting his death as misleading. Contrary to rumors circulating in the early hours of Wednesday, a family member,…
Abia to commence contributory pension scheme for civil servants
The Abia State government has unveiled its comprehensive plan to initiate a Pension Contributory Scheme (PCS) aimed at benefiting civil servants. Okey Kanu, the Commissioner for Information and Culture, shared this significant development following the state Executive Council (SEC) meeting…
Nigerian govt announces increase in electricity tariff
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has approved an increase in electricity rates for customers in the Band A category. Musliu Oseni, the Vice Chairman of NERC, made the announcement during a press briefing in Abuja on Wednesday. The new…
Former NLC president, Ciroma is dead
Ali Ciroma, a former President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, passed away at the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital in Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State, on Tuesday. The announcement was made by a family member, Ali Ibrahim Ciroma, who…
Resident Doctors in Ondo State Hospital Launch Warning Strike Over Unpaid Salaries
The Resident Doctors Association at the University of Medical Sciences Teaching Hospital, Ondo State, has commenced a 14-day warning strike due to the non-payment of seven months’ salaries to their new members. Members of the association staged a mini protest…
Transfer: Napoli to replace Osimhen with another Super Eagles striker
Napoli is eyeing potential recruits from the Super Eagles squad as they seek to fill the void left by Victor Osimhen’s anticipated departure from the Italian champions this summer. Among their considerations is Victor Boniface, a 23-year-old compatriot of Osimhen…
Deputy police commissioner kills self in Oyo
Gbolahan Oyedemi, a Deputy Commissioner of Police stationed at the Force Criminal Investigation Department in Alagbon, Lagos State, reportedly took his own life on Monday at his residence in Ogbomoso, Oyo State. Oyedemi previously served as the Aide de Camp…
FRSC blames speeding as Lagos crash leaves two injured
Two individuals, yet to be identified, sustained varying degrees of injuries in a car crash on the Agbara-Badagry Expressway in Lagos State. The incident occurred around 12:56 pm on Monday and involved a Howo truck with registration number KZR73ZT and…