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 …
Woman shot dead in Benue
A woman identified as Theresa Awuhe, has been killed in Makurdi, Benue State. It was gathered that Tessy was shot dead by unknown assailants on her way home from her shop on Saturday night, August 24, 2024. According to one Tamen Tina, the incident happened around Villa Suite Street. Meanwhile, friends and family members have …
Zimbabwean bishop arrested in Nigeria
The wrangling in the United Methodist Church, Nigeria, has again taken a different dimension as a Zimbabwean bishop of the church, Eben K. Nhiwatiwa, was reported to have been arrested in Nigeria. Nhiwatiwa who was in Nigeria to meet with the members of the church in order to kick start the process of electing a …