The Ukrainian armed forces successfully intercepted five drones during a wave of Russian missile and drone attacks on multiple Ukrainian regions in the early hours of August 4. Mykola Oleshchuk, commander of the Ukrainian Air Force, announced on Facebook that the Iranian-made Shahed-type drones were downed in the Kherson, Dnipropetrovsk, Kirovohrad, and Zaporizhzhya regions. These […]
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FAAN Boss Highlights Airport Transformations Aimed at Enhancing Passenger Experience and Country’s Image
LAGOS – Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku, Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), emphasized that the ongoing transformations at the nation’s airports are designed to improve passenger experiences and enhance Nigeria’s global image. Kuku made this statement during a recent courtesy visit by the executive council of the National Association of Nigeria Travel […]
Analysts Assert Only INEC Without Yakubu Can Manage Local Government Elections Effectively
LAGOS – Hon. Dennis Adikwuru, a prominent People’s Democratic Party (PDP) member in Imo State, has advocated for the transfer of local government election responsibilities to a truly independent Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Adikwuru emphasized the importance of INEC’s independence, which should be constitutionally ensured and supported by the populace. He and other analysts […]
Organisers Seek N4bn Donation as Anti-Government Protests Enter Day 4
As the nationwide #EndBadGovernance protest enters its fourth day, organisers and supporters have set up crowdfunding campaigns to raise over N4bn through GoFundMe. By Saturday evening, three GoFundMe accounts aimed to collectively gather this sum, with funds already being received. The fundraising initiatives are designed to support the protesters with essential resources like medical supplies, […]
President Tinubu Calls for End to Violence, Promises Reforms
In a time of heightened tension and unrest across several states in Nigeria, President Bola Tinubu addressed the nation on Sunday with a message of concern, responsibility, and a call for unity. The recent wave of protests, marked by violence and destruction, has prompted the President to speak directly to the citizens, acknowledging their grievances […]
Governor El-Rufai En Route to Visit Deposed Emir Sanusi in Nasarawa
Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, is on his way to visit the dethroned Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, in Awe, Nasarawa State. A tweet from the media office of Governor El-Rufai shows the governor inside a vehicle heading to Awe village in Nasarawa State. The deposed Emir is a close friend of Governor El-Rufai. […]
[ICYMI] House Help Admits to Killing Justice Ajumogobia’s Daughter – Police Source
One of the domestic workers of Aribemchukwu, the slain daughter of Justice Rita Ofili-Ajumogobia, has confessed to being involved in her murder, according to a police source. The deceased, known as Chuchu, was found dead outside her Parkview Estate residence in Ikoyi, Lagos State. Although her family stated she was killed on Tuesday night, her […]
Call for Kyari’s Sack Generates More Controversy, Divides Reps
Members of the House of Representatives are in conflict over the proposed probe of the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Ltd. (NNPCL) operations. On Saturday, a group of representatives placed adverts in three national dailies, urging the Joint Committee on Downstream and Mainstream to investigate the activities of NNPCL’s Group Chief Executive Officer, Mele Kyari. However, […]
BREAKING: Tinubu to Address Nigerians on Sunday
President Bola Tinubu will address the nation in a broadcast on Sunday, August 4, 2024, at 7:00 am. This announcement was made by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, in a statement titled “President Tinubu to Address the Nation.” Television, radio, and other electronic media outlets are urged to […]
Minister Urges Nigerians to Suspend Hunger Protest, Highlights Tinubu’s Achievements
The Minister of Steel Development, Shuaibu Audu, has appealed to Nigerians to temporarily halt the ongoing #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protests against hunger and economic challenges. The plea was issued through a statement by his Special Assistant on Media, Lizzy Okoji, in Abuja on Saturday. The nationwide protest, which started on August 1 and is set to end […]