The Kaduna State Police Command refutes recent media claims surrounding the alleged abduction of commuters along the Kaduna-Abuja Expressway on Jan. 6. In a statement released by ASP Mansir Hassan, the Command’s Public Relations Officer, the reports were labeled as misleading, aiming to clarify the reality behind the incident that unfolded during the late hours…
Dr Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), delivered a compelling call to action to African leaders during the Second Veritas University Digital Innovations Exhibition and 12th Convocation Lecture in Abuja. Highlighting the urgent need to create quality jobs for the continent’s burgeoning youth population, Adesina emphasized that tackling youth unemployment was pivotal…
In a significant development for Nigeria’s infrastructure, the proposed Abuja-Lagos Superhighway project is slated to commence preliminary works in 2024, as revealed in the National Assembly’s review of the 2024 budget. The allocated N500 million for this ambitious project underlines the government’s commitment to advancing key transportation initiatives. Moreover, the Lagos-Port Harcourt coastal highway, marked…
In a significant development for the Nigerian economy, President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday, signed the N2.17 trillion 2023 Supplementary Budget, which was recently passed by the National Assembly. This milestone took place at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, in the presence of high-ranking government officials, signaling the government’s commitment to economic stability and growth. A…
the Canadian High Commission in Abuja, Nigeria, became the site of a devastating fire that resulted in the loss of two lives and left two others with severe burns. The Federal Capital Territory Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has officially confirmed that a diesel tank explosion was the root cause of this destructive fire. The incident…
As of the latest update from Abuja, a total of 20 individuals have been successfully rescued from the wreckage.
National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, recently revealed critical insights into Nigeria’s petroleum subsidy policy, raising significant concerns over its unintended regional impacts. According to Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, a major portion of the fuel subsidized by the Nigerian government has been diverted to neighboring countries such as Niger, Chad, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Benin Republic,…
In a high-profile investigation into currency abuse, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has summoned a Nigerien national, Ibrahim Mohammad, along with family members and guests, over allegations of naira abuse at his wedding to Amina Babagana Zannah in Kano. This action by the EFCC follows a viral video depicting attendees spraying naira notes…
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), Abubakar Garima, announced a strategic collaboration between IPMAN and Dangote Refinery. The announcement, made in Abuja following a meeting of the Association’s National Working Committee, reveals a direct supply agreement that promises to enhance the distribution and availability of petroleum products nationwide. The decision comes as Nigeria…
After months of rigorous intelligence operations and meticulous surveillance, Nigeria’s National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) successfully disrupted two prominent cross-border drug syndicates. Six masterminds, including a software engineer and a Chadian national, were apprehended across several states. This operation led to the recovery of vast quantities of cocaine, opioids, and other psychoactive substances with…
