Former President Goodluck Jonathan has said though antagonism is a common experience that leaders face, the political war staged against the Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, will eventually make him emerge as a General in politics. Jonathan spoke at the 1st Etche Festival of Food, Art and Culture Exhibition held at Nihi Community in Etche …
CBN to ‘retire 1,000 of its employees by December 31’
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) may retire about 1,000 of its employees by December 31, 2024. According to a report by Daily Trust, the exercise will cost the apex bank N50 billion. The move comes as, in the last 10 months, the CBN disengaged many of its staff, including 17 directors who served under …
Early morning fire guts Abuja Trademore Estate Market
An early morning fire on Monday engulfed the market at Trademore Estate, located off the Umar Musa Yar’Adua Airport Road in Abuja, News360 Nigeria reports The cause of the fire remains unknown, but residents suspect it may have been triggered by an electrical fault. Joe, a resident, stated that he was alerted to the incident …
Troops recover stolen crude in Niger Delta
Troops of 6 Division, Nigerian Army, have recovered 1.2 million litres of stolen crude, destroyed 56 illegal refineries and arrested 17 suspected oil thieves in the Niger Delta. This was contained in a statement by the Acting Deputy Director of 6 Division, Army Public Relations, Jonah Danjuma, on Sunday in Port Harcourt, Rivers state capital. …
Okocha emerges Rivers APC chairman
The All Progressives Congress in Rivers State has elected Chief Tony Okocha as its new chairman. This was just as the new opposition party chairman declared that the party would take over the seat of power in the state come 2027. Okocha, the hitherto Caretaker Committee Chairman of the party in the state, was elected …
How Delta Policemen beat resident to death, collected N150,000 from him
Some lawless operatives of the Nigerian police have tortured a man to death with their rifle in Asaba, the Delta State capital. According to SaharaReporters, the victim, Okediachi Emeka, lost his life after being hit with a gun by the police personnel. The family of the deceased on Saturday that the incident happened at the …
Nigeria can’t afford another civil war – Gowon
A former Head of State, Gen.Yakubu Gowon (retd), has expressed worry over the incessant crises ravaging various parts of the country, saying Nigeria cannot afford another civil war. Speaking at the Plateau Unity Christmas Carols and Praise Festival in Jos, Plateau, the retired General expressed worry over the state of insecurity, praying that Nigeria will …
Nigeria wins 2024 West African games in Abuja
Vice President Kashim Shettima, representing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, delivered the closing address at the Second Edition of the Africa Military Games (AMGA) @Amga_2024games 2024 at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja last night. He commended the sports delegates from all the participating countries for their exemplary conduct and immense display of sportsmanship, while …
Trump threatens BRICS countries with 100% tariff if they replace dollar
US President-elect Donald Trump has escalated tensions with the BRICS bloc by threatening to impose 100% tariffs on imports from member countries if they proceed with creating a new currency to rival the US dollar. In a statement posted on his Truth Social platform on Saturday, November 30, Trump declared, “The idea that the BRICS …
Troops destroy bandits’ camps in Taraba
The Nigerian Army, under the 6 Brigade/Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke, has intensified its efforts against banditry in Taraba State through a series of clearance operations under the codename ‘Operation Golden Peace.’ The operations, which follow extensive patrols and community engagements, have successfully dismantled multiple bandit hideouts in the northern region of the state. The …