The family of the late singer Mohbad has urged anyone with relevant information that will assist in the ongoing investigation into his death to come forward. The family’s legal team made the appeal while expressing concern over some sensitive information on the death of the deceased being shared with the public by individuals on the …
President Tinubu appoints new bosses for NIA, DSS
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of new Directors-General of the National Intelligence Agency, NIA, and the Department of State Services, DSS. Ambassador Mohammed Mohammed was named the new Director-General of the NIA while Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi is the new Director-General of the DSS. This was disclosed in a statement by Tinubu’s spokesman, Ajuri …
Borno commissioner found dead in his room
The Commissioner for Finance in Borno State, Ahmed Ali Ahmed has been found dead in his room. Although details of the incident are still sketchy, Daily Trust reports that the commissioner was found dead after his door was forcefully opened on Monday morning. According to locals, the deceased exceeded the time he usually comes out …
Fulani girl raped to death in Abuja
A 13-year-old Fulani girl has been reportedly raped to death by local miners at the Tipper Garage area in Gwagwalada Area Council of the FCT. The council’s Secretary of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), Ibrahim Ciroma, confirmed the incident to the Daily Trust on Sunday, August 25, 2024. According to him, …
Hard decisions aimed at making life easier for Nigerians – President Tinubu
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu says his administration has been taking hard decisions aimed at making life easier for Nigerians, vowing that his policies will soon bring relief to Nigerians. The President also promised to continue promoting the rule of law, adhere to the principles of separation of powers, and tolerate dissenting views within the ambit …
Fuel Subsidy Regime: Matters Arising. Part-1
Read the following engaging article on fuel subsidies in Nigeria. This is part one, authored by an anonymous writer. Enjoy! “Fuel subsidy is gone” That was a statement by the Nigerian President, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu at his inauguration as the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria on the 29th May 2023 which changed …
Logan Sargeant jumps from his burning car
American driver Logan Sargeant has jumped out of his burning Williams following a heavy crash in final practice for the Dutch Grand Prix. According to 7News, Sargeant, 23, lost control of his car through the banked third corner in the wet conditions in Zandvoort on Friday before rebounding off the barrier and back on to …
Read what DSS did after releasing journalist Soyinka
The Regional Editor of The Conversation Africa and an investigative journalist, Adejuwon Soyinka who was arrested by operatives of the Department of State Services at the Muritala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos on Sunday has been released. In a message sent by his friend, he said Soyinka had been released by the DSS, who held …
Fire guts two-storey building in Lagos
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency has said a two-storey building was gutted by fire in the Ebute-Metta area of the state. The agency’s Permanent Secretary, Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, confirmed this in a statement made available to journalists on Sunday in Lagos. Oke-Osanyintolu said the incident happened at No. 14 Okobaba Street, off Ibadan Street, …
Taraba Bridge cuts off by erosion
Another bridge has been rendered impassable in Taraba State due to erosion. The bridge which is located in Mayo-Kam village of Bali local government council of the state was reportedly cut off by erosion following a massive rainfall. The development cut off vital roads linking several communities including Gembu in Sardauna council, Baisa in Kurmi …