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In Kwara State Tragic Petrol Tanker Fire Claims 25 Lives
In Kwara State, a devastating incident shook Peke village along the Oko-Olowo area of the Ilorin/Bode-Saadu/Jebba express road on Tuesday, resulting in the loss of at least 25 lives and leaving 15 others critically injured. The catastrophic event was triggered by a harrowing collision involving a petrol tanker, a heavy-duty truck, and an 18-seater bus….
Nigeria Secured a Landmark German Agreement: Riverside LNG to Deliver 850,000 Tons of Gas to Germany
In a move towards realizing Nigeria’s ambitious “Decade of Gas” vision, Riverside LNG has sealed an agreement to supply 850,000 tons of gas to Germany. Facilitated through Johnny Schuetze Energy Import, this monumental deal marks a critical step in leveraging Nigeria’s abundant gas resources for global partnerships. This groundbreaking agreement not only signifies a strategic…
Nigeria Get Flagged by U.S. Travel: Avoid 15 States Amidst Widespread Crime, Terrorism, and Kidnapping
The U.S. travel advisory singles out several states and regions in Nigeria as particularly high-risk areas, where travelers are strongly advised not to visit.
Flood Alert Issued by the Nigeria Federal Government for 13 Northern States as Heavy Rainfalls Loom
Nigeria Federal Government has issued a flood alert, warning that 13 northern states are at risk of experiencing heavy rainfall and potential flooding between September 13 and 17.
EFCC Arrests 33 Suspected Internet Fraudsters in Port Harcourt
In a major crackdown on cybercrime activities, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 33 suspected internet fraudsters in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The operatives of the Port Harcourt Zonal Directorate carried out a sting operation targeting hideouts in the Iwofe and Ogboro areas of the city. The arrests were made based on…
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike Responds to PDP Governors’ Support for Governor Simi Fubara
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike addressed the ongoing political tension surrounding the support for the incumbent governor, Siminalayi Fubara, by key figures in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Nyesom Wike, who is now the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), made it clear that the efforts to challenge his influence within the party are futile….
NDLEA Seizes N14.9bn Opioids and Cannabis, Arrests Key Figures
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have successfully intercepted an enormous consignment of opioids and cannabis, valued at a staggering N14.9 billion. This operation took place at the Tincan port complex in Lagos, where a total of 25 million pills of tapentadol, an opioid three times stronger than tramadol, were discovered alongside…
PDP Governors Split: Pro-Damagum vs. Anti-Damagum Factions
The internal dynamics of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) have taken a new twist as its governors are increasingly split between two opposing factions—those supporting the party’s acting National Chairman, Umar Iliya Damagum, and those opposing him. The pro-Damagum faction has rallied significant support from key governors, with Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, Ahmadu Fintiri…