About six people have lost their lives and scores injured after angry youths attacked Fulani residents in Mera community, Augie Local Government Area, Kebbi State, on Sunday evening. The youths reportedly carried out the attack in response to accusations that linked some Fulani individuals to recent bandit raids in the area. The violence was allegedly …
Two persons confirm dead in Abia accident
The Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) has confirmed the death of two persons in a road accident that occured at Ntigha junction, along the Abia State section of Enugu- Aba-Port Harcourt Expressway on Sunday. The Sector Commander of Abia State FRSC Command, Ngozi Ezeoma confirmed the development on Monday. She said that the accident, which …
Late Army chief Lagbaja to be laid to rest Friday
The late Chief of Army Staff, COAS, Lt. General Taoreed Lagbaja, would be laid to rest in Abuja on Friday. His immediate elder brother, Moshood Lagbaja, made this known in Osogbo, Osun State during a condolence visit by St Charles Grammar School Osogbo Old Boys Association, SCOBA. According to him, the military could not release …
Trump makes another appointment, names Elise Stefanik US Ambassador to UN
The United States, US, President-elect, Donald Trump who was elected back to the White House after defeating Vice President Kamala Harris of the Democrats party by a wide margin has appointed Elise Stefanik as America’s Ambassador to the United Nations, UN. Trump described Stefanik as tough, strong, and a smart fighter. “I am honoured to …
Check out Petrol landing cost drops in Nigeria
Nigeria’s landing cost of Premium Motor Spirit (Petrol) dropped to N971 per litre in November 2024. This is according to the latest data released by the Major Energies Marketers Association. The figure represents a 20.23 percent drop in the landing cost of imported petrol, compared to N1,219 per litre recorded in August 2024. The development …
NLC to commence indefinite strike over non-implementation of minimum wage
The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has instructed its members in states yet to commence the implementation of the new minimum wage to begin an indefinite strike from December 1, 2024. The order is part of the resolutions of the NLC after its National Executive Council, NEC, meeting at the weekend. The communique of the meeting …
Biden, Trump to meet at White House on Wednesday
Joe Biden will meet with President-elect Donald Trump at the White House on Wednesday after the US leader pledged an orderly transfer of power following the Republican’s decisive election victory. Biden and Trump will meet at the Oval Office at 11:00 am (1600 GMT), the White House said Saturday, with the clock ticking down to …
NPA confirms no casualties as fire guts Apapa terminal
The management of the Nigerian Ports Authority has stated that no lives were lost in the fire incident reported at the APMT Apapa Terminal on Saturday. In a statement on Saturday, the NPA disclosed that the fire was professionally extinguished by the agency’s firemen with the assistance of other sister agencies at the port. The …
Burna Boy nominated for Grammys award
Nigerian singer, Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, has made history as the first African artist to have Grammy nominations in six consecutive years. The ‘African Giant’ crooner has earned back-to-back Grammy nominations since 2018, a rare feat for an African artist. He has now garnered a total of 11 nominations, winning just one. …
Read Osinbajo’s comment on hardship in the country
Former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to urgently address Nigerians’ welfare, emphasizing that the country faces severe economic pressures. Speaking at the 2024 Women in Management, Business, and Public Service (WIMBIZ) conference, Osinbajo outlined the critical need for social welfare programs and affordable healthcare, as many Nigerians struggle with …