The President of the United States of America, Joe Biden, has assured his support for the nation of Israel after they suffered an attack by a Palestinian group, Hamas, on Saturday. He made this known while delivering his remarks on the attack via his X handle on Saturday evening.Biden wrote, “In this moment of tragedy,Continue reading "Hamas Attacks: US Stands With Israel; We Won’t Fail To Have Her Back – President Biden"
Nigerian Police Arrest Six Students Of Federal University, Katsina After One Died During Clash Over Girlfriend
A student of the Federal University Dutsin-Ma in Katsina State, Abubakar Nasiru Barda has been killed in a rival clash over a girlfriend, SaharaReporters has gathered. The tragic incident and the abduction of five female students are among security challenges faced by the university. Barda was reportedly killed after a bitter altercation over a girlfriendContinue reading "Nigerian Police Arrest Six Students Of Federal University, Katsina After One Died During Clash Over Girlfriend"
Nigerians Should Stand Up For One Another To Challenge Powerful, Overpaid Buffons Who Always Oppress Them – Sowore
Human rights activist and presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) in the 2023 general elections, Omoyele Sowore, has said that Nigerians should rise against the oppression of the powerful who always like to oppress them even for law abiding conduct. The convener of #RevolutionNow said this on Friday while reacting to a videoContinue reading "Nigerians Should Stand Up For One Another To Challenge Powerful, Overpaid Buffons Who Always Oppress Them – Sowore"
THREE KILLED IN LIBERIA AS PRESIDENT WEAH LAUNCHES CAMPAIGN FOR SECOND TERM
Three people have been killed in clashes in Liberia between supporters of the country’s two main political parties ahead of next week’s elections, according to the UN and a West African regional bloc. President George Weah officially launched his campaign for a second term on Thursday, in front of thousands of supporters in the capitalContinue reading "THREE KILLED IN LIBERIA AS PRESIDENT WEAH LAUNCHES CAMPAIGN FOR SECOND TERM"
Nigerian Oil Marketers Halt Fuel Imports As Stations Run Dry, Queues May Return
Seven oil marketers, who imported Premium Motor Spirit, popularly called petrol, about a month ago, have stopped bringing in the commodity into the market, leading to pockets of scarcity in some parts of the country. It was gathered on Friday that the only importer of PMS at the moment was the Nigerian National Petroleum CompanyContinue reading "Nigerian Oil Marketers Halt Fuel Imports As Stations Run Dry, Queues May Return"
KEEPING MODERN SOCIETIES SAFE FROM ILLICIT DRUGS DEMANDS GLOBAL COMMITMENT – MARWA
The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Retd) has said the task to keep modern societies safe from the scourge of illicit drugs, demands global commitment. This is even as the anti-narcotic agency boss assured that Nigeria is doing everything possible to fulfil its ownContinue reading "KEEPING MODERN SOCIETIES SAFE FROM ILLICIT DRUGS DEMANDS GLOBAL COMMITMENT – MARWA"
Islam Will Be Endangered If Taraba, Nasarawa Fall To Non-Muslim Governors – Popular Cleric, Sheik Sokoto Speaks On Tribunal Rulings
Prominent Islamic cleric, Sheik Mansur Sokoto, has said that Islam is endangered by the proceedings of the governorship legal tussles of Taraba and Nasarawa states in the Northern region of Nigeria. Mansur said this in a Facebook post he titled “Islam and Northern Arewa” in Hausa language, where he shared his reflection. He said, "ReviewContinue reading "Islam Will Be Endangered If Taraba, Nasarawa Fall To Non-Muslim Governors – Popular Cleric, Sheik Sokoto Speaks On Tribunal Rulings"
Osun Imposes 24-Hour Curfew On Orolu, Irepodun Communities Over Deadly Communal Clash
Governor Ademola Adeleke on Friday imposed a 24-hour curfew, effective immediately on Ilobu and Ifon communities in the Orolu and Irepodun local government areas of Osun State. This was disclosed in a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Kolapo Alimi, who stated that the curfew was imposed to forestall further breakdownContinue reading "Osun Imposes 24-Hour Curfew On Orolu, Irepodun Communities Over Deadly Communal Clash"
Mentally-Ill Man Attacks Villagers, Kills 9 In Adamawa Community. Our Correspondent
A mentally-ill man has killed at least nine persons in Adamawa State. According to our correspondent, the incident happened on Wednesday evening in Libbo Ward, Kate-Gamji village in the Sheleng Local Government Area of the state. The man, identified as Ali Denham, was said to have embarked on a killing spree for reasons unknown toContinue reading "Mentally-Ill Man Attacks Villagers, Kills 9 In Adamawa Community. Our Correspondent"
Nigeria Begins Probe Into Alleged Data Breaches By Facebook Owner, Meta; DHL, OPay, Others
The Nigerian Government has commenced an investigation into the alleged data breaches made against Meta, a haulage company, DHL, and online payment platform OPay, The Nation reports. Meta is the owner of Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and Threads. It was learned that if found liable, the companies would forfeit two percent of their annual gross revenueContinue reading "Nigeria Begins Probe Into Alleged Data Breaches By Facebook Owner, Meta; DHL, OPay, Others"
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