“Today, SUG Presidents across the Federation will receive rice from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, a leader who values students not just as tomorrow’s leaders but as leaders of today,” Asefon said. He noted that the rice, initially meant for distribution in December 2024, arrived late in Abuja on December 28. To ensure proper distribution, representatives …
Police uncover two gun manufacturing factories in Benue, arrest suspects
Operatives of the Benue State Police Command have uncovered two gun manufacturing factories in Guma and Kwande local government areas of the state. This was disclosed in a statement released on Tuesday by the state Commissioner of Police, Mr Steve Yabanet. The CP noted that through credible information about criminals manufacturing arms at Mbaafa, Adikpo, …
Accidental bombing: Air chief sends probe team to Zamfara 14th January 2025
The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, has deployed a high-level fact-finding team to Zamfara State over alleged accidental bombing of civilian casualties during Saturday’s operation by NAF in the state. The accidental bombing reportedly happened in Kakindawa village, Maradun Local Government Area of Zamfara State, with 16 vigilantes allegedly killed. …
N200bn USSD debt: NCC to name defaulting banks this week 14th January 2025
The Nigerian Communications Commission will this week publicly release the names of 18 banks that have failed to settle their outstanding debts for using Mobile Network Operators’ Unstructured Supplementary Service Data platforms. These banks collectively owe a total of N200bn, and the telecom regulator is preparing to take action, including suspending USSD services for the …
Inside story: How hubris, intrigues, power play sealed Obasa’s fate 14th January 2025
Mudasiru Obasa’s reign as speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly was brought to an abrupt end on Monday after he was unanimously impeached by members of the Assembly. WALE AKINSELURE, in this piece, writes on the hubris, battles and intrigues that sealed Obasa’s fate On Monday, Mudashiru Obasa was impeached as the speaker of the …
Serial outages: Dangote, NNPCL, Total, 247 firms dump discos, generate 6,500MW 13th January 2025
•Operators blame poor supply for move •FG laments exit from national grid As the country battles incessant blackouts, about 250 manufacturers and academic institutions have abandoned their respective power distribution companies to generate their own electricity. The organisations, many of whom are bulk electricity users, shunned the national grid to generate reliable electricity for themselves. …
Oyo Govt files 18-count charge against Ooni’s ex-wife Naomi, others over Ibadan stampede
Oyo State Government has filed 18 counts against Naomi Silekunola, former wife of the Ooni of Ife; CEO of Agidigbo FM, Hamzat Oriyomi; Islamic High School principal, Fasasi Abdullahi, over a stampede at a Christmas Funfair in Ibadan that claimed the lives of 35 children. A government source privy to the case told SaharaReporters that …
Kamala Harris home surrounded by wildfires raging through L.A
US Vice President Kamala Harris Los Angeles home was placed under an evacuation order on Tuesday night, her press secretary confirmed, as the Palisades fire blazed through acres of the city. Approximately 130,000 Los Angeles residents are under evacuation orders and while the former Democratic presidential candidate owns a home in an evacuation zone, she …
Why I killed my 14-yr-old son – Father finally confesses
Monday Elela, the father of a 14-year-old boy, Tope Elela, who was allegedly killed and buried has confessed that he killed and buried his son for always engaging in housebreaking, stealing, and other criminal activities. Elela who lives in Ajowa Akoko in Akoko North-West Local Government Area of Ondo State descibed the deceased son as …
NFF to unveil new Super Eagles head coach, assistants Monday
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) will on Monday present to the public the new head coach of the Super Eagles, Mr. Éric Sékou Chelle. The event is scheduled for the media conference room of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja, by 11am. Chelle’s appointment was confirmed on Tuesday by the NFF Executive Committee, following …