Suspected kidnappers launched a brazen attack on three traditional Ekiti Monarchs from Ikole Local Government. The victims identified as the Elesun of Esun Ekiti, Olumojo of Umojo Ekiti, and Alara of Ara Ekiti were ambushed along the Oke Ako – Ipao Ekiti – Aiyedun road on Monday evening. The traditional rulers, who were returning from…
The Nigeria Senate has taken the decision to suspend its sitting for two days, providing an opportunity for its members to actively participate in the campaign trail for the upcoming bye-elections scheduled for 3 February in several states. Senate President Godswill Akpabio, in a notable announcement during Tuesday’s plenary, emphasized the significance of allowing senators…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is set to redeploy at least 1,500 members of its staff from the headquarters to its Lagos office, marking a strategic decision by the new management. Scheduled to commence on February 2, this relocation aims to enhance staff safety, boost productivity, and alleviate congestion at the CBN’s main office….
The Nigeria Police Force executed a successful operation on January 20, 2024, leading to the arrest of Bello Mohammed, a 28-year-old from Zamfara state, in Kaduna. Acting on intelligence, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Tafa Division orchestrated a raid on a hotel in Tafa Area, Kaduna, where Bello was apprehended. The suspect was found…
In the opening minutes, both teams displayed an intense start with several fouls disrupting the flow. Nigeria’s Ademola Lookman and Cameroon’s Moumi Ngamaleu were key figures in early free-kick opportunities. The match showcased a defensive struggle, highlighted by Victor Osimhen’s header saved by Cameroon’s resilient goalkeeper. As tensions rose, a VAR review nullified Nigeria’s goal,…
Diplomatic Push for Investment Decision Nigeria and Morocco: The Federal Government of Nigeria has intensified discussions with the Kingdom of Morocco to expedite the Final Investment Decision (FID) on the $30 billion Nigeria and Morocco Gas Pipeline. The talks gained momentum during a sideline meeting between Ekperikpe Ekpo, the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources…
The combined Nigeria Security forces of the 82 Division Nigerian Army, Navy, Air Force, Nigerian Police, and the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps executed a meticulously planned operation to clear several camps of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed affiliate, the Eastern Security Network (ESN). The Nigeria Security targeted areas along…
Nigeria’s road infrastructure, the Minister of Works, Sen. David Umahi, convened a closed-door meeting with key figures from the business community, including prominent personalities like Alhaji Aliko Dangote and Chief Tony Elumelu. The meeting, held at the Federal Ministry of Works in Abuja on January 24, 2024, focused on devising innovative strategies to involve the…
Minister Olatunji Statement on Passport Reforms Minister Olatunji-Ojo, addresses concerns about the recent changes in passport acquisition, emphasizing the need to prevent non-citizens from obtaining Nigerian passports. The statement aims to shed light on the motive behind the reforms and highlights the inefficiencies in the previous system that allowed foreigners to exploit the process. In…
Minister of Solid Minerals, Federal Republic of Nigeria, Dele Alake, disclosed that he has been receiving threats in connection with his stand on the issue of illegal mining and banditry. During a press briefing held at the explosion site in Ibadan, Oyo state, Minister Dele Alake expressed his commitment to transparency and highlighted the importance…
