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The South African Broadcasting Co-operation (SABC) has provided insights into why the coup plotters in Niger seemingly disregarded President Bola Tinubu’s warning. President Tinubu, who is also the chairperson of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), issued a strong statement condemning the coup and vowing not to tolerate any acts that undermine democracy…
President Bola Tinubu, assured Google Global Vice President, Mr. Richard Gingras, of the Federal Government’s readiness to collaborate with the tech giant to generate one million digital jobs in Nigeria. The meeting, which took place on Friday evening, emphasized Nigeria’s pool of talented and creative young individuals, eager to excel in the era of Artificial…
The acting Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Adewale Adeniyi, has urged the officers and personnel of the service to adopt a tactical and cautious approach in their interactions with citizens before resorting to the use of firearms. Speaking at the official declaration of a sensitization workshop on the practical implementation of the Nigeria…
Simon Ekpa, the self-acclaimed Prime Minister of Biafra, has rejected the letter purportedly written to him by Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). In the letter, which was read publicly by Kanu’s lawyer, Aloy Ejimakor, Ekpa was directed to halt his actions against South-East Governors and discontinue the Monday sit-at-home…
In a heartfelt display of goodwill and unity, the Labour Party‘s Presidential Candidate in the recently concluded 2023 Presidential election, Peter Obi, took to social media to extend warm birthday wishes to Governor Charles Soludo on his 63rd birthday. The message conveyed deep admiration and respect for Governor Charles Soludo, who has not only served…
In a bid to curb the rising insecurity in Nigeria’s South-East region, Major General Hassan Taiwo Dada, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 82 Division, Enugu, paid a significant visit to Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma. During the meeting, Major General Dada informed the governor that he had received a direct order from his superiors to…
Bauchi State Police have apprehended a suspect in connection with a crime where a 25-year-old man had his hand severed and was stabbed in the head. The suspect, identified as Muhammad Abdullahi, also known as Luwawu, had been on the police’s wanted list for two years due to his involvement in thuggery and causing grievous…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has revealed that a total of $533.48 million was released for foreign education by banks between October 2022 and March 2023, as reported in the latest statistical bulletin published by the apex bank. Experts anticipate that the second quarter of 2023, spanning from April to June, may see an…
Justice Yetunde Adesanya of the Lagos State High Court, sitting at Tafawa Balewa Square, has turned down the bail application of Frederick Nwajagu, the Eze Ndigbo of Ajao Estate, who is facing charges related to alleged terrorism. The vacation judge cited the gravity of the offence and the severity of its punishment as reasons for…
The Nigerian military has reported significant success in its operations across the six geopolitical zones of the country. Between July 17 and 28, troops have achieved notable milestones, including the elimination of 59 terrorists and the arrest of 137 suspected criminals. These operations reflect the Armed Forces of Nigeria’s commitment to tackling the security challenges…
President Bola Tinubu has given his approval for the appointment of a new management team for the Nigeria Customs Service, signaling a fresh direction for the agency. The decision comes weeks after the appointment of Adewale Adeniyi as the acting Comptroller General of Customs and the retirement of some existing management members. According to a…
In a heart-wrenching incident at a local hotel, the lifeless body of a young lady, identified as Chinyere Awuda, was discovered near an abandoned swimming pool within the premises of Cosmila Hotel. Initial reports suggested that she might have been beaten to death after being caught picking naira notes sprayed on a birthday celebrant at…
In a major blow to the Italian football giants, Juventus have been expelled from next season’s Conference League by UEFA due to a breach of financial fair play rules. The European football governing body announced the decision on Friday and imposed a fine of 20 million euros ($22 million), with half of the amount suspended….
In a significant shift of strategy, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has declared an end to all sit-at-home orders in the South-East region and any other proposed means aimed at securing his release from detention. The declaration was made in a handwritten letter authorized to his special counsel,…
The 25-year-old Chelsea FC new signing, Christopher Nkunku, has said that he is happy at the Club even as it did not qualify for champions league competition next season. He said that he is optimistic the Club would do better than it did last season when it finished 12th on the Premier League table. He …
President Bola Tinubu, the Chairman of ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, is set to convene a critical gathering of regional leaders in response to the recent coup in the Republic of Niger. The coup has plunged the West African country into a state of political turmoil, upending its constitutional leadership. In a…
In a surprising turn of events, Bayern Munich have accepted an offer from Al-Nassr, and their winger Sadio Mane is poised to join the Saudi Arabian side, according to reports by reputable Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano. Following advanced talks, Mane is expected to complete the move after undergoing a medical examination and reviewing the paperwork….
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Commissioner of Police, Haruna Garba, has expressed concern over the misuse of the command’s emergency numbers by undisclosed individuals seeking loans from loan shark companies. Additionally, non-state actors have been found engaging the emergency lines, leading to mischievous posts that mislead the public. In response to this alarming trend, CP…
In a remarkable display of support, the Cross River State House of Assembly on Thursday passed a vote of confidence on their elected Speaker, Elvert Ayambem, after he faced expulsion from the University of Calabar (UNICAL) due to poor academic performance. The Speaker, who had been pursuing a degree in Economics at the Faculty of…