A devastating road accident occurred near Samunaka in Lere Local Government Area of Kaduna State, claiming the lives of over 35 Muslims travelling to celebrate Maulud. The victims were on board a J5 bus that collided head-on with an articulated vehicle. According to Malam Abdullahi, one of the organizers of the Maulud celebration, the accident …
Navy offers free medical treatment to over 2,000 Bayelsa residents
The Nigerian Navy Forward Operating Base, FORMOSO, in Brass Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, has provided free medical services to more than 2,000 residents of Beletieama, one of its host communities. It was gathered that the Navy had earlier conducted a wellness survey to ascertain the prevalent health challenges in the community before selecting …
Five edibles stomach ulcer patients must avoid
Ulcer, Stomach ulcer precisely, is a sore that develops on the lining of the oesophagus, stomach or small intestine. It occurs when stomach acid damages the lining of the digestive tract. Ulcers cause more deaths in Nigeria than suicide or liver cancer. Interestingly, this stat suggests Nigerian parents are right: Stomach ulcers—open sores within the …
One dead, others injured in crash on Third Mainland bridge
No fewer than eight persons have been injured and one was reported dead in a head-on collision between two buses on the Third Mainland Bridge, near the Ilaje area of Lagos State on Monday. The crash occurred as the two Mazda commercial buses, with number plates — LND 624 YE and EKY 804 YH, “recklessly …
Atiku Abubakar pledges 100m in rebuilding Borno State after disaster
The purpose of our visit has already announced by the Master of Ceremony. I want to let you know that whatever affects Borno, as you said affects me. It is in that capacity therefore Your Excellency, that we have come here with my delegation as mentioned or announced to commiserate with you, the Government and …
President Tinubu’s wife unveils OneNigeria/Unit Fabric with N25m price tag
Nigerian First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has unveiled the #OneNigeria/UnityFabric, a symbol of national unity and cultural diversity, which was designed by 25-year-old, Miss Mofinyinfoluwa Bamidele. Bamidele, who went home with a cash prize of N25 million, emerged the winner of a fabric designs competition, organised by the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), chaired by First Lady …
Katsina man who supplies illegal drugs to bandit caught
The Katsina Community Watch Corp (CWC) in Ɗandume Local Government Area have successfully apprehended a man named Umar Shehu, who was involved in trafficking illegal injections and drugs to supply to bandits engaged in kidnappings in Sabuwa LGA all in Katsina State. The security team gathered crucial information from Umar and others but only Umar …
Tonto Dikeh’s advice to single mother who is at a cross road
Actress Tonto Dikeh has offered words of encouragement to a fellow single mother who is at a crossroad. In a private message, the single mother sought Tonto’s advice on coping with her ex’s departure, which Tonto responded by correcting her narrative. According to Dikeh, she was the one who left the marriage for her and …
Nigeria’s inflation rate declines for second consecutive month in August
Nigeria’s inflation rate dropped to 32.15 percent in August 2024, from 33.40 percent in July. This is according to National Bureau of Statistics, NBS, latest Consumer Price Index and Inflation Data released on Monday. According to the data, the country’s headline inflation cooled off by 1.25 percent in August compared to the 33.40 percent recorded …
NNPCL announces pump prices nationwide after lifting Dangote Refinery petrol
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company has released a breakdown of estimated prices of Premium Motor Spirit (Petrol) from Dangote Refinery in retail stations across the country based on September 2024 pricing. The Spokesperson of NNPCL, Olufemi Soneye disclosed this in a statement on Monday. The company confirmed that it is paying Dangote Refinery in United …