Tragedy in Niger State as Petrol Tanker Explosion Claims 86 Lives

A petrol tanker explosion at Dikko Junction in Niger State on Saturday has claimed the lives of at least 86 people, with 55 others injured. The incident occurred when a tanker overturned and spilt its contents, prompting residents and passersby to rush to scoop the leaking fuel. Moments later, the tanker exploded, engulfing dozens in flames and leaving a scene of devastation. Among the injured were rescuers who attempted to save victims. The Niger State...

DSS Arrest 10 Suspected Terrorists In Osun, Gov Adeleke Expresses Delight

Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) carried out a successful operation that led to the arrest of 10 suspected members of Boko Haram/Islamic State’s West Africa Province (ISWAP) in Ilesa, Osun State. Reacting to the arrest, Governor Adeleke through Mallam Rasheed Olawale in a statement, said the Governor lauded the alertness of security operatives, to eliminate the threats posed by the suspected terrorists. The Governor particularly commended the intelligence gathering of the state...

Uzu Okagbue Questions Soludo’s Appointment of ASTRC Chairman  

Uzu Okagbue, former Chief of Protocol and Deputy Chief of Staff to Willie Obiano, former governor of Anambra State, has faulted Governor Soludo’s appointment of Eze Obosi, Igwe AC Iweka, as the Chairman of Anambra State Traditional Rulers Council, ASTRC. According to Okagbue, the governor’s appointment of Eze Obi is suspicious, contradictory, and summarily an attempt to stalk the old rivalry between Onitsha and Obosi. “You, (Governor Soludo) declared the tenure of the Obi of...

New Anambra State Security Law submerged by Uncertainties

Following the passage of a new security law by the Anambra State House of Assembly on Thursday, there have been reactions and concerns regarding the suitability, viability, and sustainability of the law. The Anambra State Homeland Security Law 2025, was passed into law on Thursday and is expected to come into effect on Friday, January 17, 2025, while the governor inaugurates the new security outfit, Agunechemba, on Saturday, January 18. The law introduced at plenary...

A Nation Born of Ambivalence – Isn’t it time to circle our souls and test them?

In ambivalence’s embrace, a nation’s uncertainty mourns. Oh God! The people’s prayers plead for my country’s rise! Betting on divine intervention, though shaky, Enveloping the people with the will of the Sea! Falling on the Tropics by the Equator: Armed with national resolve, steadfast in courage and conviction; Striving against indolence to obliterate the candid air; Bound to an elusive destination. Time, the hope through which I lament; Hope is the luxury bought in anticipation;...

Anambra Assembly Creates New Security Outfit – ‘Agunechemba’

On Thursday during plenary, the Anambra State House of Assembly considered an executive Bill entitled “Anambra State Homeland Security Bill”. The Bill introduced to the Assembly on Thursday created a new security outfit known as “Agunaechemba.” The law upon introduction on Thursday, was expedited, read for the first, second, and third time, and then passed into law. The Bill to establish Agunechemba and provide for the maintenance of internal security and order in the State...

Military Blames Sahelian Fighters for Rising Terrorist Attacks

The Nigerian military says foreign fighters from the Sahel region are behind the recent surge in terrorist activities in the North-East and North-West. Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja, Major General Edward Buba, Director of Defence Media Operations, explained, “The resurgence in terror attacks can be attributable to the influx of foreign fighters who came in as reinforcements for these terrorists. These foreign fighters are from the Sahelian region.” Buba also said the collaboration...

Nigeria Governors’ Forum Back FG’s Tax Reform Agenda

The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) and the Presidential Tax Reform Committee met on Tuesday, 16 January 2025 to discuss critical fiscal and tax policy reforms, issuing a communique with key resolutions. The Chairman of the NGF and Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, signed the communique, which emphasised the urgent need to modernise Nigeria’s tax system. “The Forum reiterated its strong support for the comprehensive reform of Nigeria’s archaic tax laws. Members acknowledged the importance of...

House of Reps Mourns Deputy Chief Whip, Rt. Hon. Adewunmi Oriyomi Onanuga

The House of Representatives has announced the death of Rt. Hon. Adewunmi Oriyomi Onanuga, the Deputy Chief Whip, represented the Ikenne/Sagamu/Remo North Federal Constituency of Ogun State. She passed away on Wednesday, 15 January 2025 following a brief illness. A statement issued by the House Spokesman, Rep. Akin Rotimi, Jr., described Onanuga, popularly known as Ijaya, as a visionary leader and a passionate advocate for her constituents. Born on 2 December 1965, Onanuga was first...

We Don’t Need Your Advice To Implement Our Policies, FG To Sanusi

The Federal Government has told the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi ll to keep his advice to himself as it doesn’t need his stamp of approval to implement government’s laudable policies. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, in a press statement on Thursday faulted the recent remarks made by His Highness, Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II, regarding the economic reforms introduced under President Bola Tinubu’s administration, at a public event in Lagos, stressing...

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