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NANS Constitutes National Task Force to Tackle Illegal Use of Number Plates
By Adesina Quadri Ademola In a decisive move to safeguard its integrity, the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has announced the formation of a National Task Force Against Illegal Use of NANS Number Plates. This action follows a recent incident involving the interception of a vehicle bearing a NANS number plate allegedly found in […]
FG maintains pause on FRCN levy enforcement
The Federal Government says the 60-day administrative pause on the N25 million levy by the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRCN) will remain in place.The pause will continue in the mid-to long term, pending a broader legislative review on the contentious annual dues cap. This decision follows widespread criticism of the FRCN’s N25 million fixed […]
Akpabio: Nigerian govt slams six cybercrime charges on Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan
The Federal Government has initiated legal proceedings against Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, under Nigeria’s amended Cybercrimes Act. This marks a significant step in its efforts to combat misinformation and uphold digital integrity. Natasha faces six criminal charges for allegedly making false and damaging statements against Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Yahaya Bello. The case, […]
Police take over PDP Secretariat in Abuja
As tension continues to mount over the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, National Executive Committee, NEC, meeting, which is expected to hold on Monday, armed policemen have taken over its secretariat. According to an official of the party who spoke to newsmen, the police were deployed to stop the proposed NEC Expanded Caucus Meeting. Though some […]
Akpabio: Natasha arrives court for arraignment over alleged defamation
The lawmaker representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, on Monday morning, arrived at the Federal High Court, Abuja, for a second arraignment on alleged defamation of the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, and former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello. Senator Natasha was accompanied by her husband, Emmanuel Uduaghan; activist Aisha Yesufu; and her supporters. […]
Herdsmen launch attack on former Benue governor, Samuel Ortom’s village
Two farmers, Nensha Adeor and Kator Gbenge, have sustained serious injuries following an attack by suspected armed Fulani herdsmen in Adeor settlement, Ndzorov Council Ward, Guma Local Government Area of Benue State. The attack occurred in the hometown of former Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom. According to local sources, the incident happened when the victims […]
Suspected herdsmen kill three policemen, seize rifles in Benue
Udei community in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State was thrown into panic on Sunday following an attempted attack by suspected herdsmen, which reportedly left three police officers feared dead. Eyewitnesses said the gunmen ambushed the officers during the attack and allegedly made away with their rifles. As of the time of filing this […]
Spiritual attack allegedly pushes man to death inside Kano well
The Kano State Fire Service has confirmed the death of a 50-year-old man, Salisu Musa who fell into a well in Gora Village, Madobi Local Government Area, after reportedly experiencing a spiritual episode. According to a press statement signed by the Public Relations Officer of the Service, ACFO Saminu Yusif Abdullahi on Sunday, the incident […]
13 abducted Benue Links passengers rescued
Security operatives have rescued 13 abducted Benue Links passengers. DAILY POST reports that the passengers were abducted at Eke in Okpokwu Local Government Area of Benue State. The Chairman of the Local Government Area, Adah Inalegwu, confirmed the rescue of the abductees on Sunday. Inalegwu said that a joint operation by the police and vigilantes […]
Flood ravages Borno communities, leaves two dead, dozens homeless
At least, two people have been confirmed dead after a torrential downpour triggered a severe flood in Gumsuri and Wovi communities of Damboa Local Government Area, Borno State. The floods which took place on Sunday after 12 to 13 hours of rainfall, left many residents displaced and devastation. Initial surveys showed that nearly half of […]
