The eight members of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, who were kidnapped by unknown assailants on their way from Uyo in Akwa State to Sokoto State have been released. The Director-General of NYSC, YD Ahmed, who addressed the press on Friday, warned Corps Members against travelling at night. He said the welfare and security …
Meet the new Nigeria’s female CJN, Justice Kekere-Ekun
Nigeria has appointed Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as its 23rd Chief Justice of the Federation, marking a significant milestone as the country welcomes its second female Chief Justice in history. This historic appointment, announced by President Bola Tinubu on Friday, is seen as a progressive step forward in promoting gender equality within the nation’s highest judicial …
Nigeria prepares for 2025 U-19 Cricket W’Cup qualifiers
Nigerian women U-19 cricket team, otherwise known as the Junior Female Yellow Greens, are having an extended time to prepare for their upcoming 2025 U-19 T20 World Cup Qualifiers following the rearrangement of the tournament in Kigali, Rwanda, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The tournament is the second edition and will be played from January 8 …
Kamala Harris vows to be president for all Americans
Vice President Kamala Harris has assured that she would be president for every American if given the mandate. Harris gave this assurance on Thursday in Chicago when she officially accepted the Democratic Party’s nomination for president, delivering a passionate speech that outlined her vision for the future of the nation. Speaking on the final night …
Dangote refinery commences petrol production test run
This was revealed by Reuters quoting a note by industry monitor IIR Energy. The $20bn refinery built by Aliko Dangote which has so far only produced diesel and other distillate fuels, had earlier said that petrol deliveries from the refinery would start in July. Before that, the refinery had aimed to start making the motor …
University student drowns in fishpond during hiking trip
A student of the Federal University of Technology Minna, Niger State Oluwaseyi Adebayo has lost his life after falling into a fishpond while hiking with his colleagues. The 400-level student of the Department of Animal Production at the University was said to have gone bike hiking with some of his colleagues on August 10 when …
Russian ferry loaded with fuel fall in Ukrainian attack
A Russian ferry loaded with fuel has been sunk by a Ukrainian attack, the Telegraph reports. According to the report, the vessel was carrying 30 fuel tanks in the Russian port of Kavkaz in southern Krasnodar when the fire broke out. Also damaged were jetty and port structures in the area, while any potential casualties …
President Tinubu to swear in new Chief Justice today
President Bola Tinubu returned to Abuja early Friday morning following a brief work stay in France. The president arrived at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport at approximately 2:25 am. Later today, President Tinubu is set to swear in the new Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, at the State House Council Chambers. This ceremony will mark the …
EFCC arrests Abuja billionaire over alleged internet fraud, money laundering
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested a billionaire, Hyginus Nkwocha, for alleged internet fraud and money laundering in Abuja.The Commission’s spokesman, Dele Oyewale, said in a statement on Thursday in Abuja, that Nkwocha was arrested on Wednesday. “Nkwocha, 35, was arrested at Evergreen Estate, Lugbe, Abuja, following intelligence about his suspected involvement …
Police apprehend 123 suspects in Enugu
The Enugu State Police Command announced on Thursday that it had apprehended a total of 123 suspects between July and August of this year. The arrests were made in connection with various crimes, including murder, armed robbery, kidnapping, rape, vandalism, theft, illegal possession of firearms and ammunition, and cultism. During a press conference at the …