The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, has issued a one-month ultimatum to troops of the 6 Division Nigerian Army to drastically reduce illegal oil bunkering in the Niger Delta region. Speaking during a working visit to Rivers State on Tuesday, the COAS stressed the urgent need to boost the nation’s dwindling…
The Imo government has urged its youths to avoid abusing drugs and other substances while celebrating Christmas. The advice was given in a statement by Governor Hope Uzodimma’s special adviser on narcotics and illicit drugs monitoring, Ezechukwu Obonna in Owerri on Wednesday. Mr Obonna urged Imo youths and Imo residents to prioritise the health, safety…
The family of the late Governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu, and the current state government led by Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa are at odds over plans to commemorate the first anniversary of the former governor’s passing with a memorial lecture. Akeredolu died on December 26th of last year. Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, the widow of the late…
As Christians across Nigeria join in the global celebration of Christmas, many families are feeling the weight of the country’s ongoing economic challenges, which have made this festive season a bittersweet affair for many. The soaring inflation, high transportation costs, and rising prices of essential goods have significantly impacted the traditional celebrations, making it harder…
Tragedy struck on Christmas Day as a fighter jet mistakenly bombed three Sokoto villages, killing many and injuring scores. The airstrike, intended for jihadists, devastated innocent communities in Silame Local Government Area. Tragedy struck on Christmas Day as a fighter jet mistakenly bombed three villages in Silame Local Government Area of Sokoto State, leaving scores…
Two police officers and three kidnappers have been killed after a shootout with a kidnap syndicate operating along the Orogwe area in the Owerri West Local Government Area of Imo State. The police spokesperson, Henry Okoye, in a statement on Wednesday, stated that the Anti-Kidnapping Unit carried out the operation. He stated that the three…
The Abia State Government has announced plans to commence compensation payments to individuals, corporate entities, and organizations whose lands have been acquired for the Abia Industrial Innovation Park (AIIP) in Ipu land, Ukwa West Local Government Area, starting December 31, 2024. The AIIP project will be hosted by several communities, including Umuololo, Umuakata, Okohia, Uzaku,…
In a disturbing escalation, suspected terrorists have launched a drone strike on a Nigerian military base in Yobe State. The attack took place on Wednesday, targeting the 27 Task Force Brigade base in Buni Gari, Yobe. Security sources noted that the terrorists used three fighter drones in their assault. However, the Nigerian soldiers stationed at…
President Bola Tinubu has held organisers responsible for the deadly stampedes that occurred during the distribution of relief materials in three Nigerian cities. In the past week, chaotic scenes in Ibadan, Anambra and Abuja led to the deaths of over 60 people, including children, as crowds scrambled for food items. During a Presidential Media Chat…
The ruling All Progressives Congress and major opposition parties in the country have disagreed over the humongous N27bn voted by the Federal Government for the entitlements of former presidents, vice presidents, heads of state, chiefs of staff, retired heads of service, and professors in the 2025 fiscal year. Beneficiaries of this allocation include former Presidents…
