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4 killed in renewed Benue cult clash
At least four people have been killed in an alleged fresh cult clash at North Bank, a suburb of Makurdi metropolis in Benue State. Residents, who preferred anonymity, told our correspondent on Monday that the suspected cultists in a supremacy fight hacked four persons to death within one week. It was gathered that a building
2025: 1m more Nigerian children to suffer malnutrition as hunger crisis deepens – SCI
Save the Children International ( SCI) says an additional one million children in Nigeria will be suffering from acute malnutrition by April next year, if there is no urgent action. This comes as extreme flooding, escalating violence and rampant food shortages fuel a deepening hunger crisis. Analysis of new hunger data from Cadre Harmonisé—the leading
Tinubu promotes Acting Chief of Army Staff
President Bola Tinubu has decorated the Acting Chief of Army Staff, Olufemi Oluyede, as Lieutenant General. The short ceremony took place at the President’s office, on Tuesday. President Tinubu commended the military for its unwavering courage, dedication, and patriotism in maintaining the nation’s security. “It is both an honour and a privilege to decorate you
From Africa to China: A Journey of Tech, Culture, and Connection
By Ahmad Abdurrahman Yahaya Back in 2019, I took a leap that completely changed my life. Fresh off the plane and filled with excitement, I landed in China, ready to soak up a new culture and explore a place I’d only read about. My journey was part of a dream to experience the world beyond
OFL Marble and Granite Limited is a Mineral processing and Mining Company in Abuja
OFL Marble and Granite Limited is a Mineral processing and Mining Company with its head office situated at Maitama, Abuja. The company has been in operations in Nigeria for more than a decade with granite quarries in Nasarawa and Kogi states. These quarries serve as feedstock for dimension stone blocks to service granite manufacturing and
Over N300bn lost to #EndBadGovernance protests – Shettima
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has said over N300 billion was lost to the #EndBadGovernance protests that took place across the country in August. Speaking at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, while receiving the minors that participated in the protests following their release after President Bola Tinubu’s order, Shettima said mainly private property and business suffered losses during
New Education Minister reverses policy of 18-year entry for varsity admission
Minister of Education, Dr. Morufu Olatunji Alausa, has reversed his predecessor’s policy of 18 years as entry age for University admission. The policy initiated by Professor Tahir Mamman, former Minister of Education, had generated controversy. But while briefing journalists upon assumption of office, on Tuesday, Alausa said the policy was detrimental to the federal government’s
#EndBadGovernance: NAPPS seeks to offer scholarships to 32 released minors
The National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools (NAPPS) says it is willing to offer scholarships to the released 32 minors throughout their secondary school. Daily Trust reports that the minors were among the 76 defendants charged with treasonable felony before a Federal High Court in Abuja after protests against hardship, which lasted from August
Line tripping caused grid collapse – TCN
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has attributed the latest grid collapsed to “a series of lines and generators tripping. Daily Trust reports that the grid collapse led to all the electricity generation plants not producing and electricity around 2pm. In a statement, the General Manager of TCN, Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, said the partial
Tinubu determined to wipe out poverty in Nigeria – Gov Sani
Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State says President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is determined to wipe out poverty in Nigeria. Sani made this known at a town hall meeting and sensitization event for the N200 billion Presidential Intervention Fund and Loans Scheme for SSMEs, organised by the Federal Government in collaboration with the Bank of Industry
Ogun Assembly calls for more investment in technical, vocational education
The Speaker of Ogun State House of Assembly, Oludaisi Elemide, has harped on the need for more investment in the country’s technical and vocational training. Elemide stated that this would help the state and, by extension, the nation to have the needed manpower for technological and infrastructural development. He stated this while playing host to
Ogun Assembly calls for more investment in technical, vocational education
Alleged N1.3trn diversion: PDP demands immediate release of Okowa
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has called on Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, to immediately release former Governor of Delta State, Ifeanyi Okowa. The party’s Deputy National Youth Leader, Timothy Osadolor, made the call at a news conference on Tuesday in Abuja. Operatives of the anti-graft agency had confirmed the arrest of Okowa, the
Alleged N1.3trn diversion: PDP demands immediate release of Okowa
NPFL: Lobi Stars unveil Lönnström as head coach
Lobi Stars have unveiled Finnish born tactician, Mika Lonnstrom, as their new head coach. The Pride of Makurdi announced Lonnstrom arrival in a brief ceremony at the indoor hall of the McCarthy Stadium on Tuesday. Lonnstrom will work alongside technical adviser, Daniel Amokachi. Lobi Stars chairman, Philip Nongu, expressed high hope on the appointment of
NPFL: Lobi Stars unveil Lönnström as head coach
Kogi Assembly confirms 21 local government secretaries
The Kogi State House of Assembly on Tuesday screened and confirmed 21 nominees to serve as secretaries of the state’s local government areas. The screening and confirmation, conducted at plenary, followed correspondence from chairmen of the 21 local government areas. The newly confirmed secretaries are, Umar Muhammed Bako (Kogi/Koton-Karfe) ; Abubakar Danjuma Mohammed (Lokoja) ;
Kogi Assembly confirms 21 local government secretaries
US election: Trump gives condition to concede defeat
Former US President and Republican candidate, Donald Trump said he would be prepared to concede defeat after Tuesday’s vote if the election was fair. Trump stated this even as he once again raised concerns about the use of electronic voting machines. “If I lose an election, if it’s a fair election, I would be the
US election: Trump gives condition to concede defeat
Arewa group supports NNPCL boss Kyari, accuses monopolists of undermining oil reforms
The Amalgamated Arewa Youth Groups, AAYG, have condemned recent protests calling for the dismissal of Mele Kyari, the Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited, NNPCL, describing them as a “manipulative attempt” by monopolistic interests to derail ongoing reforms in Nigeria’s oil sector. The group, in a statement, claimed that the protests,
Arewa group supports NNPCL boss Kyari, accuses monopolists of undermining oil reforms
Nigeria participates at 92nd INTERPOL General Assembly in United Kingdom
The Nigerian government is to participate at the 92nd INTERPOL General Assembly holding in Glasgow, United Kingdom. Minister of Police Affairs Ibrahim Gaidam is heading the Nigerian delegation along with the Inspector General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun, Vice President Africa (INTERPOL), Umar Garba, a retired Assistant Inspector General, and the Head of Interpol, National Crime
Nigeria participates at 92nd INTERPOL General Assembly in United Kingdom
Jigawa tanker explosion: Buhari visits victims, donates N10m
Former President Muhammadu Buhari has on Tuesday visited Jigawa State to sympathize with victims of the tanker explosion that claimed the lives of over 185 persons and left 65 injured in Majia town, Taura LGA. During the visit, the former President visited Rasheed Shekoni Specialist Hospital in Dutse, to meet with the surviving patients receiving
Jigawa tanker explosion: Buhari visits victims, donates N10m
Nasarawa gov scraps LG-state joint account
Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has scrapped the joint account system that existed between the state government and the 13 Local Government Areas (LGAs). Mr Peter Ahemba, the Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to the Governor on Public Affairs, disclosed this while briefing on Tuesday in Lafia. Ahemba explained that the action was in compliance
Nasarawa gov scraps LG-state joint account
FCTA demolishes illegal settlement, shanties along Airport Road
The Federal Capital Territory Administration’s (FCTA) Special Ministerial Task Team, has demolished illegal settlements behind National Park and National Military Cemetery, along Airport Road, Abuja. The settlement, named Ruga, was demolished while hundreds of shanties, made from sacks, planks and scrap roofing sheets along the rail corridor were destroyed and set ablaze. FCT Director, Security
FCTA demolishes illegal settlement, shanties along Airport Road
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