The death toll from the tragic auto crash in Kaduna during the Eid-el-Maulud celebrations has risen to 40, with the majority of victims being children. The accident occurred on Sunday when a J5 bus, overloaded with children heading to the Eid celebration, lost control and collided with an articulated vehicle along Saminaka Road in Lere […]
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Federal Government Releases Shortlisted Candidates for Federal Fire Service Recruitment
The Federal Government has unveiled the list of shortlisted candidates for the next phase of the Federal Fire Service recruitment exercise. This announcement came on Tuesday through a statement from the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB). Ja’afaru Ahmed, the board’s secretary, encouraged applicants to check their status on the CDCFIB career […]
Bamako Airport Shut Down After Gunmen Attack Police Base
Bamako, the capital of Mali, was rocked by violence early Tuesday morning as unidentified gunmen attacked a military police base. The assault, which began around 5:00 a.m., was marked by intense gunfire and explosions. Black smoke was seen rising near the Bamako airport, which has been temporarily closed in response to the attack. A police […]
Seven Nigerian Players to Watch in the 2024-2025 UEFA Champions League
As the 2024-2025 UEFA Champions League kicks off, seven Nigerian players are set to showcase their talents in Europe’s premier football competition. This season marks a new format for the tournament, with 36 teams competing in a league phase. Let’s take a closer look at the Nigerian stars expected to shine in this prestigious event. […]
Ex-AGF Kanu Agabi Criticizes Election Rigging and Judicial Overload, Urges Integrity in Public Office
Kanu Agabi, former Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, has criticized election rigging and the burden on Nigeria’s judicial system. Speaking on Channels TV’s Inside Sources, Agabi highlighted the immense workload faced by judges, which he believes hampers their effectiveness. Agabi, who served as AGF during Olusegun Obasanjo’s presidency, acknowledged that while […]
Ex-Kaduna Finance Commissioner Arrested at Lagos Airport Amid Corruption Probe
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has arrested Shizzer Joy Nasara Bada, former Commissioner of Finance and Accountant General under Nasir el-Rufai’s administration in Kaduna State. Bada was apprehended at Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos, on Sunday while attempting to leave the country. Her arrest comes amid growing suspicions of an attempt […]
Zamfara Governor Lawal Claims ₦250 Billion Unaccounted for Under Predecessor Matawalle
Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has revealed that his administration inherited an empty treasury from his predecessor, former Governor Bello Matawalle. Speaking on Channels TV’s Politics Today, Lawal stated that over ₦250 billion was unaccounted for when he took office, far exceeding the ₦70 billion previously mentioned by the EFCC. Lawal also highlighted other […]
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Arrested in New York Amid Sealed Federal Indictment
Renowned hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs was arrested in New York on Monday following an indictment by a federal grand jury. While the charges remain sealed, U.S. Attorney Damian Williams confirmed that Combs is now in custody, with further details to be revealed once the indictment is unsealed. Combs was apprehended in the lobby of […]
Dollar to Naira Exchange Rate – Black Market Update for September 17, 2024
As of Monday, September 16, 2024, the exchange rate for the black market, also known as the parallel market, is as follows: In comparison, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) rates are: Petrol Price Increase Across Nigeria The Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has announced an increase in petrol prices nationwide. This change follows […]
INEC Denies PDP’s Request to Remove Edo REC Amid Election Controversy
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has rejected the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) request to reassign Edo State’s Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Anugbum Onuoha, ahead of the governorship election on September 21. The PDP raised concerns about Onuoha’s family ties with Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Wike had previously supported […]