The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, recently visited Maiduguri, Borno State, to assess the destruction caused by recent floods and provide support to the affected communities. This natural disaster, which displaced thousands, wreaked havoc on homes, businesses, and public infrastructure, leaving a trail of devastation in its wake. The Minister’s visit is seen as a…
Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has announced the deployment of 35,000 police officers to ensure a peaceful and credible election ahead of the Edo State Gubernatorial Election slated for September 21st, 2024. This large-scale mobilization will be complemented by the addition of 8,000 personnel from other security agencies, including the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence…
A group of protesters assembled at the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) office in Asaba to voice their opposition to what they described as unwarranted interference by the agency in religious matters. The protest is centered around NAFDAC’s alleged attempts to regulate spiritual products associated with Senior Prophet Jeremiah Fufeyin,…
On Tuesday, September 10, over 200 inmates escaped from the Nigeria Correctional Service facility in Maiduguri, Borno State, following a severe flood. The flood, caused by the overflow of the Alau Dam, submerged the Maiduguri new prison located in the Abaganaran area, which housed both high-risk and low-risk prisoners. Among the inmates was Aisha Wakil,…
Vice President Kashim Shettima made a significant visit to the Shehu of Borno’s palace, which had been severely impacted by the recent floods in Maiduguri. This visit was a gesture of solidarity with the traditional ruler, His Royal Highness Alhaji Abubakar Ibn Umar Garba Al Amin El-Kanemi, and the community. The Vice President Kashim Shettima’s…
In a landmark ruling, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) successfully prosecuted 17 individuals involved in internet fraud in Benin City. Justice Igho Braimoh of the Edo State High Court delivered the verdict, convicting the fraudsters of various charges relating to internet fraud. The convicts were handed prison sentences ranging from two to three…
Joe Ajaero, the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), was arrested by the Department of State Services (DSS) on Monday morning at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja. He was en route to the United Kingdom to attend a crucial conference focusing on workers’ rights and social justice. The NLC, in a swift…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended his deepest sympathies to the families who have suffered immense losses due to the catastrophic petrol tanker explosion on the Bida-Agaie-Lapai road in Niger State. The tragic accident, which claimed 48 lives, has left the community reeling with grief and devastation. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, in his message of…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned Ibrahim Nuhu Shuaibu before Justice Darius Khobo of the Kaduna State High Court on charges of fraud. Shuaibu faces a seven-count indictment, including criminal breach of trust, impersonation, and obtaining by false pretenses, totaling N100 million. The charges against him by EFCC involve serious allegations of…
Atiku Abubakar, a prominent Nigerian politician, has expressed profound disappointment and disheartenment at the Federal Government’s failure to honor the late Taiwo Akinkunmi, creator of the Nigerian national flag, with a state burial. Atiku Abubakar emphasized that Taiwo Akinkunmi, affectionately known as ‘Mr. Flag Man,’ embodied the spirit of honor and sacrifice, making him an…
