News
5 Jan
Again, daredevil terrorists struck Kaduna, as no fewer than 17 people were killed, while 58 were feared kidnapped in an operation that lasted for 6 hours after the gunmen invaded three communities at Dawaki Ward in Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State. A former Councilor of the Ward, Aminu Khalid, disclosed this in an…
5 Jan
Management of the Nigerian Correctional Service, (NCoS), has dismissed reports in some mediums that inmates in correctional facilities are being fed with N200 as against the N750 daily budget. The agency said the report is false and misleading urging the public to discountence it. NCoS spokesperson Umar Abubakar, in a statement, said that the "misleading…
5 Jan
Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, (NSCDC), has appointed Commandant Ahmed Abodurin, PhD, as the new head of the National Safe Schools Response Coordination Centre (NSSRCC). Commandant General of the agency, Dr. Ahmed Audi made the appointment to replace the former Commander of the center, Tersoo Shaapera who has been redeployed. In a statement by…
5 Jan
Angry women from Bokkos local government in Plateau State burned down the residence of the community's traditional ruler. In a video that surfaced online on Thursday, January 5, 2024, the burning of the traditional ruler’s house was in protest over the arrest of some community members. It was alleged that the arrested individuals are involved…
5 Jan
A jihadist attack on a village in northern Mozambique has left three people dead and dozens of homes and businesses burnt to the ground, security sources and local officials said Friday.
5 Jan
The Police Command in Taraba State has confirmed the abduction of ten individuals in the Wuro Musa area of Jalingo, the state capital. According to the Command's Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Usman Abdullahi, the victims were forcefully taken in the early hours of today. Abdullahi assured the public that the police are actively pursuing the…
5 Jan
The Minister of Steel Development, Prince Shuaibu Abubakar Audu, on Friday, extended his heartfelt condolences to the paramount ruler of Igala kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Alaji Mathew Opaluwa over the death of his sister, Mallama Meimunat Opaluwa-Sani and her granddaughter. Prince Audu in his condolence message made available by his Special Assistant on Media, Lizzy…
5 Jan
President Joe Biden will seek to fire up his 2024 campaign Friday with a major speech warning that democracy is at risk from Donald Trump, three years after the deadly January 6 US Capitol attack.
5 Jan
Daredevil terrorists have killed at least seven persons and injured dozens of others during an attack in Danmusa Local Government Area of Katsina State. The incident which occurred in the early hours of Friday morning, happened when several vehicles were ferrying traders and other passengers along the Mai Dabino-Yantumaki road. Most of the passengers, it…
5 Jan
The head of Lebanon's Iran-backed Hezbollah group warned Israel Friday that it will respond swiftly "on the battlefield" to the killing of Hamas's deputy leader in one of its Beirut strongholds.
5 Jan
President Bola Tinubu has celebrated the ingenuity, creativity, and immense artistic talents of Nigeria’s thriving entertainment industry.
5 Jan
Engr Tony J Nakale, an entrepreneur and CEO TONAK Media Consultancy and Entertainment, has applauded the unwavering dedication of Governor Inuwa Yahaya towards fostering unity and enhancing the well-being of Gombe State residents. In a statement issued recently, Engr Tony J Nakale praised Governor Inuwa Yahaya's heartwarming gesture on Christmas day, where he generously donated…