Ekiti Govt Trains 74 Support Staff With Special Needs

The  Ekiti State Government has launched a two- day comprehensive fundamental ethics and proficiency training and workshop for 74 support staff that were recently recruited, in a bid to enhance inclusivity and support for children with special needs Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji’s deep concern for children with special abilities has spurred significant investments in the sector, part of which is the training programme organised by the office of the Special Adviser, Special Education and Social...

FG Announces Suspension Of Mining Activities Within OAU, Others

The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake on behalf of the Federal Government has announced the indefinite suspension of mining activities within and around the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) and Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex, (OAUTHC) Ile-Ife, Osun State, pending the conclusion of  investigations into suspected illegal mining Within the university, its teaching hospital, and environs. Alake disclosed this in his office on Tuesday, after a meeting with OAU Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Adebayo...

APC Says News About Suspension Of National Chairman is Fake

The All Progressives Congress (APC( has described the purported suspension of its National Chairman, Dr. Abdulahi Umar Ganduje as an act of imposters and fake news. A press statement on Tuesday signed by Felix Morka, Esq., National Publicity Secretary of the party, stated that its attention has been drawn to media reports of the purported suspension of the National Chairman from the party by the Executive Committee of the Ganduje Ward in the Dawakin Tofa...

US Organization Invites 10 Northern Governors to Security Symposium

Ten governors from northern Nigeria are set to travel to the United States next week to attend a security symposium focused on addressing regional challenges. The symposium, organised by the Africa Center at the United States Institute of Peace, will bring together the governors with US officials and security experts to discuss solutions for combating insecurity in northern Nigeria. Governors Dikko Radda of Katsina State, Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State, Uba Sani of Kaduna State,...

Terrorist-Kingpins, Ali Dawud, Bakurah Fallujah, Others Eliminated By NAF

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) through its Air component of Operation Hadarin Kai (OPHK) has executed a precision airstrike on the hideouts of ISWAP terrorists nestled within Kolleram village along the shores of Lake Chad. The operation which was conducted on 13 April 2024, yielded significant success as the Battle Damage Assessment (BDA) post-strike conducted revealed the neutralization of over 30 terrorists. A press statement on Tuesday by Edward Gabkwet, Air Vice Marshal, Director of...

Fireboy DML, Osimhen, and Amusan Make Forbes Africa’s Prestigious “30 Under 30” List

Nigeria’s talent continues to shine on the global stage as three young stars, Fireboy DML, Victor Osimhen, and Tobi Amusan have been recognised by Forbes Africa’s coveted “30 Under 30” list for 2024. The annual list celebrates Africa’s most promising young leaders and changemakers under the age of 30 across various industries. Fireboy DML, the afrobeat singer known for hits like “Jealous” and “Peru,” has taken the music industry by storm. His inclusion highlights the...

EFCC Set To Arraign Socialite Cubana Chief Priest on Naira Abuse Charges

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has announced its intention to arraign social media personality Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, for alleged violations of the naira. The exact details of the charges against Cubana Chief Priest have not been made public, but naira abuse is a serious offence under the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Act. The Act prohibits, among other things, the spraying, mutilation, and unauthorised defacing of the naira....

President Tinubu Declares 7 April as National Police Day

In a move to honour the Nigeria Police Force, President Bola Tinubu has announced 7th April as National Police Day and the first week of April as National Police Week. This declaration comes alongside plans to reform the police force, with a focus on improving training and upgrading equipment. President Tinubu believes these reforms are crucial to establishing a more modern, professional, and effective police force capable of serving the needs of the Nigerian people....

Food and Energy Costs Soars Nigeria’s Inflation to 33.2% New High

Nigeria’s inflation rate surged to a new high of 33.2 per cent in March 2024, according to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics, NBS, on Monday. This represents a 1.5 percentage point increase from the 31.7 per cent recorded in February 2024. The rise in inflation is being attributed primarily to increasing food and beverage prices, coupled with rising energy and housing costs. Food inflation, a key driver of overall inflation in Nigeria,...

Enugu Police Save 2 Men from Angry Mob, Abductee Rescued

Police Operatives serving in the Enugu State Command’s Central Police Station (CPS) Enugu have arrested two male suspects involved in the one-chance robbery, abduction, and other criminal activities. The male suspects, Ejike Okorie (26 years) and Christopher Kindness (25 years) who for the timely interception of the police would have been set ablaze by an angry mob both hail from Ameke Ngwo, Enugu North Local Government Area in Enugu state. The official bulletin of the...

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