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Former presidential candidate of Labour Party, Peter Obi has sounded the alarm over the escalating violence and bloodshed across Nigeria, describing the situation as a grave national crisis. In a statement on Saturday, Obi lamented the frequency of attacks and killings, which have tragically become a common occurrence in the country. Obi highlighted […]
The Nigerian Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has taken proactive steps to prepare stakeholders in the Southeast region for the anticipated 2025 flooding. As part of its efforts, the agency conducted a flood disaster response simulation exercise, codenamed “Ide Mmiri Odachi,” at the Naval Outpost in Ogbaru Local Government Area of Anambra State. […]
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has strongly denounced the recent violent attacks in Borno, Plateau, Kano, and Kebbi states, resulting in over 50 fatalities. In a statement on Saturday, Atiku emphasized the need for a people-centered approach to security that prioritizes human life. Atiku expressed his deepest condolences to the families of the […]
Ivory Coast’s ruling party has nominated President Alassane Ouattara as its candidate for the 2025 presidential election. The decision was made at a party congress in Abidjan, despite opposition from critics who accuse Ouattara of authoritarian tendencies. The nomination comes after the country’s two main opposition parties formed a coalition to challenge Ouattara’s potential […]
President Bola Tinubu has implored West African nations to cease the exportation of unprocessed raw minerals, a practice he termed the “pit-to-port” dependency, advocating instead for investment in regional value chains, manufacturing, and innovation. Addressing the inaugural West Africa Economic Summit (WAES) on Saturday at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre in Abuja, […]
Heineken has retracted its personnel and halted operations in principal cities of the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) amid an escalating conflict with the M23 rebel group, which has led to the loss of operational command over certain facilities. The Dutch brewing conglomerate confirmed this development on Friday, citing security threats as armed […]
In an extensive effort to rejuvenate one of Kano’s most essential commercial centers, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has unveiled a ₦2 billion redevelopment scheme for the Farm Centre GSM Market following recent catastrophic fire incidents. During his visit to the market on Friday, Governor Yusuf stated that the investment would not only restore the […]
A catastrophic explosion shook the Gidan Karfe area along the Eastern Bypass in Kano City on Friday, claiming five lives and leaving at least ten others gravely injured. The afternoon detonation is suspected to have been triggered by explosive devices concealed within scrap materials transported from Yobe State. The incident caused widespread alarm […]
Ondo State Government has announced a stern measure to combat kidnapping, declaring that convicted kidnappers will face the death penalty by hanging. Attorney General Kayode Ajulo stated that the state House of Assembly will review the anti-kidnapping law to prescribe this punishment. Additionally, buildings and facilities used by kidnappers will be demolished, following […]
In a viral video, a popular Nigerian Comedian Remote has expressed his shock and disappointment over the state of a £50 room he rented in London, which is equivalent to approximately N100,000 in Nigeria. The comedian, who was visibly frustrated, compared the room to a “prisoner’s cell” and lamented that he could have gotten a […]
