President Bola Tinubu has called for unity of purpose and more collaboration between the federal government, state governors, and members of the National Assembly to achieve the national development goals. The president made the appeal while receiving state governors and the leadership of the National Assembly in Lagos State on Friday. Led by Vice-President KashimContinue reading "Vice President, Akpabio, State Governors Throng Tinubu’s Residence In Lagos On ‘Solidarity Visit’"
Nigerian Police Probe Fatal Boat Accident Involving ‘Junior Pope’, Declare Three Persons Missing
The Anambra State Command of the Nigeria Police Force has said that six actors and one actress have been recovered from the boat mishap that occurred on River Niger on Wednesday involving Nollywood actors and crew members who were returning from a film location. The command in a statement issued by the Anambra State PoliceContinue reading "Nigerian Police Probe Fatal Boat Accident Involving ‘Junior Pope’, Declare Three Persons Missing"
Nigerian Police Arrest Adamawa Resident Who Killed Wife For Taking His Phone Without Consent
ANigerian man identified as Ibrahim Abubakar has been arrested by the Adamawa State Police Command for allegedly killing his wife. This was disclosed in a press release issued by the command’s spokesperson, Suleiman Yahaya, adding that the deceased, Hajara Sa'adu was killed by the arrested suspect after a misunderstanding ensued between them. The statement claimedContinue reading "Nigerian Police Arrest Adamawa Resident Who Killed Wife For Taking His Phone Without Consent"
CCDA CONGRATULATE Muslim BROTHERS AND SISTERS ON THE OCCASION OF Eid-El-Fitr. CELEBRATION.
The President, of Chamba Cultural Development Association, CCDA, Mr Sopkonso Polycarp Kaigama, on behalf of the National and Zonal Executive of the Association, wishes our Grand Patron, Special Patrons, and Royal Fathers, Members of the Board of Trustees, our Chamba brothers and sisters and the entire Muslim ummah Eid-El-Fitr celebration.Our warmest wishes to you onContinue reading "CCDA CONGRATULATE Muslim BROTHERS AND SISTERS ON THE OCCASION OF Eid-El-Fitr. CELEBRATION."
Nigerian Government Declares Thursday As Additional Eid-El-Fitr Holiday
The Nigerian government has declared Thursday, April 11, 2024, as an additional public holiday to commemorate Eid-El-Fitr. The government had on Sunday declared Tuesday and Wednesday, April 9 and 10, 2024, as public holidays to mark the Eid-el-Fitr celebration. However, the Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA),Continue reading "Nigerian Government Declares Thursday As Additional Eid-El-Fitr Holiday"
BREAKING: Edo Assembly Impeaches Deputy Governor Shaibu
The Assembly impeached the deputy governor on Monday after it adopted the report of a seven-member probe panel set up to probe allegations of gross misconduct against him. The Edo State House of Assembly has impeached the state’s deputy governor, Philip Shaibu. The Assembly impeached the deputy governor on Monday after it adopted the reportContinue reading "BREAKING: Edo Assembly Impeaches Deputy Governor Shaibu"
Lawless Nigerian Navy Personnel Beat Civilian Staff To Death In Lagos As Family Demands Justice
The family of Richard Onumegbu, a civilian staff of the Federal Ministry of Defence, Nigerian Navy Base, Ojo, Lagos State, has raised the alarm, demanding justice for their son reportedly beaten to death by four Navy officers. Narrating how Richard was killed, a family source in a video on social media said he was killedContinue reading "Lawless Nigerian Navy Personnel Beat Civilian Staff To Death In Lagos As Family Demands Justice"
Terrorists Reportedly Kill Scores Of People, Burn Houses In Fresh Attack On Kogi Community
The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed a fresh attack on Agojeju-Odo, a community in the Omala Local Government Area of Kogi State by suspected terrorists. The spokesperson for the state police command, SP William Aya confirmed this during a telephone conversation with The PUNCH on Friday morning. It was gathered that the gunmen invaded the community duringContinue reading "Terrorists Reportedly Kill Scores Of People, Burn Houses In Fresh Attack On Kogi Community"
Armed Herdsmen Kill Seven People Including Pregnant Woman In Plateau Communities
At least seven persons were confirmed dead during fresh attacks launched in some rural communities of Plateau State. Three out of the deceased were residents of Tangur 1 village in the Bokkos Local Government Area of the state. It was learnt that they were killed on Monday night in a violent attack allegedly carried outContinue reading "Armed Herdsmen Kill Seven People Including Pregnant Woman In Plateau Communities"
Nigerian Lecturer Stabbed To Death Inside Office In UNIMAID, Car, Valuables Carted Away
Some yet-to-be-identified persons have killed Dr Kamar Abdulkadir, a lecturer of the Department of Physical Health Education at the University of Maiduguri, Borno State. This was disclosed by a popular counter-insurgency expert and security analyst in Lake Chad, Zagazola Makama in a Twitter post According to him, Abdulkadir was brutally murdered on Sunday inside hisContinue reading "Nigerian Lecturer Stabbed To Death Inside Office In UNIMAID, Car, Valuables Carted Away"
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