Suspected members of the terror group, ‘Lakurawa’, have launched a series of deadly attacks in the Dosso region of Niger Republic. The incident was made known on Wednesday by Zagazola Makama, a Lake Chad Basin counter-terrorism and insurgency expert, in a post on his X handle. The security expert stated that the village of Gueza …
Police arrest suspected cultists, gunrunner, armed robbers in Benue
The Benue State Police Command has reiterated its commitment to clamping down on criminal activities across the state, following the recent arrest of suspected cultists, a gunrunner, and armed robbers. Speaking to journalists on Tuesday regarding the upsurge of cult activities and other crimes in Northbank, Makurdi, the Commissioner of Police, Benue State Police Command, …
Imo Assembly passes confidence vote on Uzodinma
Imo citizens have expressed mixed reactions to the vote of confidence passed on Governor Hope Uzodinma by the State House of Assembly on Tuesday, November 19, in recognition of what they described as his solid and outstanding achievements. Some residents have criticized the move, arguing that it was unnecessary and questioning the legislators’ role as …
Police begin probe as gunmen kill officer in Abia attack
According to a statement on Monday by the command’s spokesperson, ASP Maureen Chinaka, the officers were attacked by armed men dressed in black attire after dropping off a member of the House of Representatives, Ginger Onwusibe. The statement read, “On 17/11/2024, at about 20:30hrs, two police officers from the Special Protection Unit Base 4, Makurdi—Inspector …
Daniel Bwala assumes office as Tinubu’s official spokesman
Daniel Bwala, a former Aide to Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has assumed office as President Bola Tinubu’s official spokesman. Recall that last week, Tinubu had stunned Nigerians when he announced Bwala as his Special Adviser on Media and Public Communications(State House). Bwala, who assumed office on Monday, said he was appointed to replace Ajuri Ngelale, …
Four banished for life in Benin over gay act
Four young men were banished for life from a community in Benin, Nigeria, after allegedly being caught engaging in a same-sex relationship—an act deemed unlawful in the country. The local community, enraged by the situation, gathered to publicly shame the boys before ordering them never to return. An angry mob warned, “Don’t come to Upper …
Katsina announces N5bn women empowerment fund to build stronger economy
Katsina State Governor, Mallam Dikko Umar Radda, has launched a transformative ₦5 billion women empowerment programme designed to bolster micro, small, and medium-scale enterprises across the state. He disclosed this on Sunday during the launch of a grant distribution ceremony for 7,000 women from the North-West region, held at the Local Government Service Commission conference …
Three Confirmed Dead As Plane Crashes In Slovenia
Three people have been confirmed dead in a plane crash that occurred in the Northeast of Slovenia on Sunday. The AP reports that the plane crash occurred in foggy conditions near the village of Gančani, in the Prekmurje region of the country. It was reported that the Cessna Skyhawk, which had been on a scenic …
Female corpse recovered in Anambra construction site
There was panic around the construction site of the “Light of the Nation” tower in Ekwulobia, Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State, on Saturday, when a fresh female corpse was found by the workers. The construction of the tower, located not far away from the Ekwulobia bridge, aims to carry the wording, “Light of …
Davido speaks on celebrating his birthday with 300 million donation to orphanages
Afrobeats star, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has announced that he will be commemorating his 32nd birthday with a N300 million donation to orphanages. The singer disclosed this via his X handle on Monday morning. He explained that the donation would be made to orphanages and a charity that fights against drug abuse among …