Demonstrating his dedication to the welfare of workers and the economy, Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has initiated the early payment of April salaries and pensions for state civil servants and retirees. This initiative, as confirmed by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Fred Itua, is intended to enable residents, especially Christians, to […]
A troubling trend has surfaced in Nigeria, with a recent survey indicating that many households are facing challenges in accessing food, leading numerous families to rely on borrowed food or assistance from friends and relatives to manage their needs. Conducted in 2023/2024, the survey shows that the proportion of households seeking food support varies […]
A 24-year-old man, Shamsu Yakubu, has been arrested by the Kano State Hisbah Board for allegedly engaging in an obscene act with a goat, which was captured in a viral video on TikTok. The video, which has sparked widespread outrage, shows Yakubu instructing someone to film him as he allegedly licks the […]
He aimed for the presidency in 1993 while Tinubu sought a Senate seat. While he was unsuccessful, Tinubu won his election. In 2007, he ran for president again under the AC party, with Tinubu managing his campaign in Lagos and the Southwest. Tinubu secured Lagos State, garnering 599,300 votes and contributing 70% of the 2 […]
The Kano State branch of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has issued a clear ultimatum to Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, insisting that he must apologize without reservation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima if he wishes to return to the party. This demand arises amidst rumors of Kwankwaso potentially rejoining the […]
At least 10 fatalities have been reported following an attack by suspected herdsmen on the Mbayam Council Ward in Logo Local Government Area, Benue State, on Friday, according to local sources. The assailants reportedly invaded the area in large numbers, targeting Tse-Ankon community, where they torched multiple houses and killed residents during a brutal assault […]
The graduation took place at the Operation Safe Corridor (OPSC) camp in Malam Sidi, within the Kwami Local Government Area. General Christopher Musa, Chief of Defence Staff, represented by Major General Sunday Makollo, commended the achievements of the program and reiterated the military’s dedication to restoring peace and stability in the nation. “These individuals arrived […]
The National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) is addressing rising concerns about a possible shortage of HIV medications in Nigeria following the recent halt of U.S. foreign assistance. With the World Health Organization (WHO) cautioning that several nations, Nigeria included, are susceptible to treatment interruptions, the federal government has allocated emergency funds to […]
The government of Anambra State is facing public backlash after partially dismantling the head office of Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing (IVM) in Onitsha as part of a broader initiative against what it describes as “unauthorized structures.” Officials have justified their actions by asserting that the affected buildings, including parts of the Innoson facility, were constructed without […]
A catastrophic fire has ravaged the shop of well-known TikToker Rahama Saidu, situated along UDB Road in the Tarauni Local Government Area of Kano State. This incident occurred mere hours after the Kano Urban Planning and Development Authority (KNUPDA) demolished part of the shop for alleged illegal structural extensions. Witnesses reported that the blaze ignited […]
