Troops Gun Down 2 Bandits, Rescue 4 Hostages in Kaduna

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaTroops Gun Down 2 Bandits, Rescue 4 Hostages in Kaduna

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)October 17, 2024

Soldiers of the Nigerian Army have killed two bandits during an operation to rescue four abducted victims in Mai-Iddo village, Kachia local government area of Kaduna State. The incident took place during a planned ransom exchange, where the kidnappers sought to collect N1.5 million from the victims’ relatives. The troops, acting on intelligence, ambushed the kidnappers and opened fire as they emerged to collect the ransom. A community leader confirmed the incident, explaining that the...

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Nigeria’s Inflation Rises to 32.7% Amid Soaring Food Prices and Fuel Costs

EconomyNewsNigeriaNigeria’s Inflation Rises to 32.7% Amid Soaring Food Prices and Fuel Costs

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)October 17, 2024

Nigeria’s inflation rate surged to 32.7 per cent in September 2024, reversing the decline recorded in July and August, according to the latest Consumer Price Index, CPI, report from the National Bureau of Statistics, NBS. The new figure represents an increase from 32.15 per cent recorded in August, deepening economic challenges already impacting citizens amid ongoing fuel price hikes. “This means that in September 2024, the rate of increase in the average price level is...

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Governor Abiodun Approves N77,000 as New Minimum Wage For Ogun State Workers

NewsNigeriaPoliticsGovernor Abiodun Approves N77,000 as New Minimum Wage For Ogun State Workers

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)October 16, 2024

The Secretary to Ogun State Government, SSG Mr. Tokunbo Talabi has announced Governor, Dapo Abiodun has approved N77,000 as minimum wage for workers in the state with effect from October 2024. Talabi, disclosed this after a meeting with the leadership of the organized labour in Ogun State, comprising the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Trade Union Congress, TUC, and the Joint Negotiating Council, JNC. “The meeting is to discuss the implementation of the new minimum wage...

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Tanker Explosion Kills 94 People In Jigawa State

NewsNigeriaTanker Explosion Kills 94 People In Jigawa State

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)October 16, 2024

About 94 people have died as a result of a petrol tanker explosion in Majia town, Taura local government area of Jigawa state. DSP Shi’isu Adam, Police Public Relations Officer of the command who confirmed the deaths to newsmen on Wednesday in Dutse, explained that the disaster was triggered when residents rushed to collect spilled petrol after the tanker overturned. According to DSP Adam residents were scooping fuel from the overturned tanker when the explosion...

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Court Rules in Favour of Falana and Falz in Defamation Case Against VeryDarkMan

Law & JusticeNewsNigeriaCourt Rules in Favour of Falana and Falz in Defamation Case Against VeryDarkMan

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)October 15, 2024

…Orders Takedown of Defamatory Social Media Posts The Lagos State High Court has issued an order restraining Martins Otse, a social media critic popularly known as VeryDarkMan, from circulating defamatory videos and comments about renowned human rights lawyer Femi Falana (SAN) and his son, Folarin Falana, also known as Falz. In a ruling delivered on Monday by Justice M. O. Dawodu in suit no: ID/8584/GCM/2024, the court directed VeryDarkMan to remove the defamatory posts made...

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World Bank Grants Nigeria $500 Million to Boost Post-COVID Recovery

BusinessEconomyNewsNigeriaWorld Bank Grants Nigeria $500 Million to Boost Post-COVID Recovery

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)October 15, 2024

…Vice President Gill Urges Government to Sustain Reforms Despite Hardships The World Bank has announced a $500 million grant to support Nigeria’s recovery from the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic through the Nigeria Community Action for Resilience and Economic Stimulus, NG-CARES, programme. Launched in 2021, NG-CARES was designed to assist vulnerable households and micro-small enterprises affected by the pandemic. Dr Lire Ersado, the World Bank Task Team Leader for NG-CARES, disclosed the new funding...

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EFCC Denies Arresting Enugu Radio Presenter While On-Air

NewsNigeriaPoliticsEFCC Denies Arresting Enugu Radio Presenter While On-Air

Ije Ulasi (Regional Correspondent)October 15, 2024

The Board and Management of Urban Radio 94.5FM Enugu regrets the abrupt disruption of their live program tagged Prime-Time and arrest of the presenter Favour Ekoh, on Monday at about 6.35pm by officers of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. A public notice by the management of the radio station states, “Armed men identifying as the EFCC had barged into the studio and interrupted the live program “Prime-Time”, forcefully abducted our presenters and took...

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Girl Child Celebration: Industrialist Commends Soludo on Gender Mainstreaming

NewsNigeriaGirl Child Celebration: Industrialist Commends Soludo on Gender Mainstreaming

Ebuka Onyekwelu (Staff Writer)October 15, 2024

Chief Akai Egwuonwu, the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Stine Industries Ltd, has congratulated the girl child on the occasion of the 2024 International Day of the Girl Child. Celebrated all over the world, the International Day of the Girl Child is marked on October 11th to remind people of the need for gender mainstreaming. For this year, the theme is “Girls’ Vision for the Future,” which demands action beyond immediate solutions. In an...

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Super Eagles Abandon AFCON Qualifier in Libya After 12-Hour Airport Ordeal

NewsNigeriaSoccerSportsSuper Eagles Abandon AFCON Qualifier in Libya After 12-Hour Airport Ordeal

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)October 15, 2024

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have withdrawn from their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, qualifying match against Libya following a harrowing 12-hour ordeal at Al Abraq International Airport. The Nigerian contingent, including players and officials, landed in Libya on Sunday evening only to face unexpected obstacles that left them stranded and without assistance. The Nigerian squad had travelled to Libya after securing a 1-0 victory over Libya last Friday at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium,...

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Kogi Govt Calls On FG For Help, As Flood Ravages State

NewsNigeriaPoliticsKogi Govt Calls On FG For Help, As Flood Ravages State

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)October 15, 2024

The Kogi State Government has called on the Federal Government and international donor agencies to come to the aid of the state as flood sacks over 200 communities. The State Commissioner for Information and Communications, Hon. Kingsley Fanwo while addressing newsmen at Kotonkarfe, Kogi Local Government on Monday noted that a major “humanitarian crisis is brewing in the state as close to two million people are currently homeless”. He said the “National Emergency Management Agency...

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