In a distressing incident, the wife and two daughters of Muhammed Bashir, a Kogi-based journalist with the Nigeria Telegraph, were kidnapped on Thursday in Kaduna State. They were among ten family members abducted by suspected kidnappers in a suburb of Kaduna. Bashir, who disclosed the incident to colleagues in a brief statement, revealed that his […]
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Donald Trump Energizes Campaign with Successful Kick.com Livestream
Donald Trump has taken a bold step in his campaign for a return to the White House by leveraging the Kick.com platform to connect with a younger audience. In a livestream hosted by popular streamer Adin Ross, Trump showcased his online savvy, addressing key political issues while mixing in lighter moments. Initially, there were doubts […]
Bauchi Governor Vows to Rebuild Vandalized Structures in Azare Following Protests
Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has pledged to rebuild public and private structures in Azare town, Katagum Local Government Area, following significant damage caused during recent protests against bad governance. During his visit to assess the destruction, the governor condemned the actions of the rampaging youths, calling the vandalism unwarranted and criminal. Governor Mohammed […]
FXTM Academy to Empower Traders with Upcoming Financial Markets Seminar in Lagos
FXTM Academy, a leading financial markets education company, has reaffirmed its dedication to equipping traders with essential skills for success. The Academy announced its upcoming “Ultimate Financial Markets Trading Seminar,” set to take place in Lagos later this month. Abiola Akinyele, Executive Director of FXTM in Nigeria, emphasized the Academy’s mission to empower participants with […]
Nigerian Military Kills 108 Terrorists and Rescues 214 Hostages in Nationwide Operations
In a major security operation across Nigeria, the military reported the elimination of 108 terrorists and the rescue of 214 kidnapped hostages within a single week. This was revealed by Major General Edward Buba, the Director of Defence Media Operations, in a statement released on Friday in Abuja. The operations led to the apprehension of […]
Minister of Women Affairs Establishes Integrity Brigade to Monitor NGO Operations
Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, the Minister of Women Affairs, has announced the creation of an Integrity Brigade to oversee the activities of non-governmental organizations (NGOs). This initiative was disclosed during a press briefing following a solidarity walk with women groups as part of the 2024 International Women’s Day celebrations in Abuja. The Federal Government is set to […]
Tinubu Orders Crackdown on Illegal Mining to Strengthen National Security
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed security agencies to intensify their efforts in combating illegal mining across Nigeria. The directive was issued during a presentation titled ‘Harnessing the Mining Industry for Enhanced National Security and Development: Strategic Options for Nigeria by 2035,’ delivered by Course 32 participants from the National Defence College (NDC) in Abuja. […]
Kano State Government Files Fresh Corruption Charges Against Former Governor Ganduje and Associates
The Kano State Government has leveled new fraud charges against its former governor, Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, his former Commissioner for Local Government, Murtala Garo, and two others. The charges include criminal conspiracy, breach of trust, making false statements, and misappropriation of N57.4 billion in funds from the state’s Local Government allocations. According to the charge […]
UN Endorses Landmark Cybercrime Treaty Amidst Human Rights Concerns
UN member states have approved the first-ever treaty aimed at combating cybercrime, despite strong objections from human rights advocates who warn of potential risks to privacy and freedom. Following three years of negotiations and a final two-week session in New York, the United Nations Convention Against Cybercrime was adopted by consensus and will now proceed […]
PDP Criticizes APC and Okpebholo for Lack of Campaign Vision Ahead of Edo Election
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has taken a swipe at the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its gubernatorial candidate for the upcoming Edo State election, Senator Monday Okpebholo, accusing them of failing to present a clear and impactful campaign manifesto. In a statement issued by the PDP’s National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, the party contrasted […]