A tragic road accident has struck along the Makurdi–Yelewata highway, as a passenger bus reportedly somersaulted several times before veering into the bush on Wednesday morning, leaving yet-to-be-determined casualties.The ill-fated bus, which departed Makurdi en route to Yelewata, was said to have lost control just a few kilometers before its destination. Eyewitnesses described the sceneContinue reading "BREAKING: Tragedy on Makurdi–Yelewata Road as Passenger Bus Somersaults Into Bush, Casualties Feared"
Eid-ul-Mawlid: FG Declares Friday, September 5, Public Holiday, Urges Prayers for Peace and Unity
The Federal Government has officially declared Friday, September 5, 2025, a public holiday in commemoration of Eid-ul-Mawlid, the annual celebration of the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him).In a statement issued on Thursday by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Dr. Magdalene Ajani, on behalf of the Minister, the government extendedContinue reading "Eid-ul-Mawlid: FG Declares Friday, September 5, Public Holiday, Urges Prayers for Peace and Unity"
REBIRTH IN GANYE: PRINCIPAL AUDU REUBEN AUDU DRAGS FEDERAL GOVERNMENT COLLEGE FROM DECAY TO DIGNITY
Federal Government College (FGC) Ganye, once a neglected shadow of its former glory, is today wearing a new face of transformation, thanks to the selfless and determined leadership of its principal, Mr. Audu Reuben Audu. In just a short time at the helm, Audu has turned what many described as a “lost campus” into aContinue reading "REBIRTH IN GANYE: PRINCIPAL AUDU REUBEN AUDU DRAGS FEDERAL GOVERNMENT COLLEGE FROM DECAY TO DIGNITY"
WAEC Drops Bombshell: WASSCE Goes Fully Computer-Based by 2026
Council Assures Smooth Transition, Says CBT Will End Exam Malpractices, Boost Global CredibilityThe West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has declared its readiness to phase out paper-and-pen examinations and fully adopt Computer-Based Testing (CBT) for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) by 2026.Head of WAEC’s National Office, Dr. Amos Dangut, made the revelation onContinue reading "WAEC Drops Bombshell: WASSCE Goes Fully Computer-Based by 2026"
Otti Boasts: Treasury Single Account Exposed Fraudulent MDAs’ Accounts, Ghost Workers in Abia
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has revealed that his administration uncovered and shut down numerous fraudulent bank accounts previously operated by Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) through the implementation of the Treasury Single Account (TSA).Governor Otti, represented by his Chief of Staff, Caleb Ajagba, made the disclosure while delivering his keynote speech at the 2025Continue reading "Otti Boasts: Treasury Single Account Exposed Fraudulent MDAs’ Accounts, Ghost Workers in Abia"
Sudan’s Silent Catastrophe: Massive Landslide Claims Over 370 Lives in Marra Mountains as Survivors Cry for Urgent Aid
A devastating landslide has struck the remote Marra Mountains in western Sudan, killing at least 370 people and leaving an untold number buried beneath rubble and mud. The tragedy, described by officials as one of the deadliest natural disasters to hit the war-torn country in years, has sent shockwaves across the region.United Nations Deputy HumanitarianContinue reading "Sudan’s Silent Catastrophe: Massive Landslide Claims Over 370 Lives in Marra Mountains as Survivors Cry for Urgent Aid"
Police Smash Deadly Kidnap Ring in Anambra, Nab Four, Recover Weapons
In a major breakthrough against violent crime, the Anambra State Police Command has busted a notorious kidnapping and armed robbery syndicate, arresting four suspected members and recovering sophisticated weapons.The suspects, identified as Chigozie Igboekwu (31), Odumegwu Chibuike (23), Jonah Awudu (40), and Okechukwu Nwari (33), were captured by operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS)Continue reading "Police Smash Deadly Kidnap Ring in Anambra, Nab Four, Recover Weapons"
Exodus Under Tinubu: Over 36,000 Nigerians Flee Abroad for Asylum Amid Crushing Hardship — UNHCR
Nigeria is witnessing a staggering wave of migration as more than 36,934 citizens applied for asylum in foreign countries in 2024, according to alarming new data released by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). The report underscores the depth of the country’s socio-economic turmoil under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, which has beenContinue reading "Exodus Under Tinubu: Over 36,000 Nigerians Flee Abroad for Asylum Amid Crushing Hardship — UNHCR"
Kano Governor’s Aide Engulfed in N6.5bn Corruption Scandal: BDC Operators, Accountant General Implicate Rogo in Multi-Billion Naira Fraud
A web of corruption allegations has tightened around Abdullahi Rogo, the Director-General of Protocol to Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf, after bureau de change (BDC) operators and the state’s former Accountant General implicated him in a staggering ₦6.5 billion fraud and money laundering scheme.According to exclusive documents and witness statements obtained by investigators at theContinue reading "Kano Governor’s Aide Engulfed in N6.5bn Corruption Scandal: BDC Operators, Accountant General Implicate Rogo in Multi-Billion Naira Fraud"
BREAKING: Police Foil Arms Smuggling In Katsina, Arrest Two Suspects With GPMG And Over 1,200 Rounds Of Ammunition
In a major breakthrough against criminal networks, the Katsina State Police Command has intercepted a deadly arms smuggling operation, seizing a cache of sophisticated weapons and arresting two suspected gunrunners in the early hours of Monday.The operation, executed by vigilant officers of the Ingawa Division around 4:35 a.m. along the Ingawa–Karkarku village route, led toContinue reading "BREAKING: Police Foil Arms Smuggling In Katsina, Arrest Two Suspects With GPMG And Over 1,200 Rounds Of Ammunition"
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