The Oyo State Police Command says no fewer than 35 bodies of minors, who were killed in the Ibadan stampede have been recovered. The Police Public Relations Officer of the state, SP Osifeso Adewale, who confirmed this in a statement on Thursday, said about six minors who sustained severe injuries during the incident, are in …
Super Eagles maintain 44th position in latest FIFA ranking
Nigeria’s Super Eagles maintained 44th position in the latest FIFA men’s world ranking. The ranking was posted on the website of the world football governing body on Thursday. In November’s ranking the Eagles dropped eight places to 44th spot. The rankings reveal that Nigeria suffered a significant decline this year, dropping eight places to end …
Dangote Refinery reduces petrol price
Dangote Refinery has announced another reduction in the price of Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, or petrol. The company disclosed this in a statement by its spokesperson, Anthony Chiejina, released on its official X account on Thursday. The oil firm reduced its petrol ex-depot price to N899.50 per litre, down from N970. We have now announced …
Abuja Court grants ex-Gov Yahaya Bello to N500m bail
The Federal Capital Territory High Court, on Thursday, granted the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, bail in the sum of N500 million with two sureties in like sum. Justice Maryann Anenih had, on December 10, refused the ex-governor’s bail application, stating it was filed prematurely. While delivering the initial ruling, she said …
IGP bans youth harassment by police
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has issued a directive banning arbitrary arrests, harassment of youths, and the checking of mobile phones by police officers across the country. The directive follows rising concerns over police misconduct, particularly after recent comments by the United Kingdom opposition leader, Kemi Badenoch, on police abuses in Nigeria. According …
President Tinubu appoints Aisha Garba as UBEC Executive Secretary
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Aisha Garba, an accomplished international development expert, as the new Executive Secretary of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), News360 Nigeria reports. The announcement, made on Tuesday by the President’s spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, highlighted Garba’s remarkable achievements in the education sector. Aisha Garba, a Senior Education Specialist with the …
Osimhen, Lookman named in Africa’s best x1 for 2024
Super Eagles stars, Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman have been selected in the best Africa X1 for 2024. The duo were named in a front three alongside Egypt and Liverpool superstar, Mohamed Salah. Osimhen was the 2023 CAF Men’s Player of the Year. Atalanta winger, Lookman succeeded the powerful striker by claiming the award in …
President Tinubu celebrates Buhari’s 82nd birthday
President Bola Tinubu has felicitated with his predecessor, Muhammadu Buhari, on the occasion of his 82nd birthday. Buhari, who handed over the affairs of the country to Tinubu in 2023, is celebrating his birthday in Daura, his country home. Tinubu reflected on Buhari’s years of service and leadership, which, according him, have significantly shaped the …
UNIZIK lecturer shot dead in Anambra
Gunmen suspected to be car snatchers have killed a senior lecturer at the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State. The deceased identified as Dr Osita Fabian Chinedu, was reportedly shot dead on Monday night, December 16, 2024 along the high tension area of Awka, the state capital and his car taken away. According to reports, …
Gov. Soludo declares amnesty for repent criminals in Anambra
Anambra State governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo has offered amnesty to criminals in the state, declaring that they have until the end of February 2025 to lay down their arms. The governor also announced plans to launch a joint security operation to tackle insecurity in the state. Soludo said the operation is codenamed ‘Operation Udo Ga …