A tragic plane crash occurred in Vinhedo, Sao Paulo state, Brazil, on Friday, resulting in the deaths of all 61 individuals on board. The ATR 72-500 aircraft, operated by Voepass airline, was en route from Cascavel in southern Parana state to Guarulhos International Airport in Sao Paulo when it went down. Initially reported to have […]
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Police Raid CDHR Headquarters in Lagos, Halts Symposium
The Committee for the Defence of Human Rights (CDHR) has reported an early morning raid on its national headquarters, Right House, in Ikeja, Lagos by the Nigerian Police. According to a statement from CDHR’s National President, Comrade Debo Adeniran, and National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Idris Olayinka, police operatives blocked access to the building and disrupted […]
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 […]
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 […]
Shagaya Disassociates from Controversial Coalition Statement on NNPCL Leadership
Tolani Shagaya, the House of Representatives member for Ilorin West and Asa Federal Constituency in Kwara State, has publicly disassociated himself from a controversial statement issued by a coalition named “1 AGENDA.” The statement, which Shagaya was allegedly linked to, called for the resignation of key figures in the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). […]
Innoson CEO Pledges to Deliver CNG Buses Following Meeting with Tinubu
Innocent Chukwuma, the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing, has assured that Nigerians will soon benefit from more affordable transportation options through the deployment of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses. This announcement came after his meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa in Abuja on Thursday. Mr. Chukwuma […]
Tinubu’s Announcement of N573 Billion Disbursement to States Clarified as Pre-existing World Bank Loan
The N573 billion reportedly released to states by President Bola Tinubu, as mentioned in his recent nationwide address, is not new funding from his administration but rather part of a pre-existing World Bank loan aimed at mitigating the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. During his broadcast, President Tinubu stated that the funds had been disbursed […]