President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has urged the German government not to deport about 12,000 illegal migrants into Nigeria, saying such a move will aggravate security challenges in the country. Akpabio made the call on Wednesday when the German Ambassador to Nigeria, Annette Gunther paid him a visit in Abuja. Gunther, in her…
A new study has revealed that the Moon is gradually shrinking, leading to a growing number of landslides that may threaten future astronauts. The study disclosed that the Moon’s core has cooled which made it lose as much as 100m in circumference over the last few hundred million years. Researchers from the University of Maryland,…
The Inspector General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun, has ordered restriction of all forms of vehicular movement on roads, waterways, and other forms of transportation from 12 am to 6 pm in 26 states holding bye-elections on Saturday. This is with the exclusion of those on essential duties such as officials of the Independent National Electoral…
The Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reform Committee, Taiwo Oyedele said about 81% of Nigerians within the employment status are not engaged in any productive sector benefiting the economy. He said this during the Africa Trade and Investment Summit held on Thursday, where Oyedele compared Nigeria’s unemployment rate to that of the…
The Nigeria Police Force, on Thursday, said vehicles with unauthorised tinted glasses contribute to the ubiquitous kidnappings and crimes in the country. Force spokesman, Muyiwa Adejobi, stated this on a live Television programne monitored in Delta state, adding that the Force will soon clamp down on such vehicles. He lamented that every Tom, Dick and…
Akwa Ibom state was thrown in panic following a horrifying attack on Wednesday, during which a police inspector named Osang was beheaded. The incident occurred at the inspector’s private residence between Enen Afaha and Afaha Ube, suburban areas within the Uyo metropolis. Eyewitnesses recounted moments of heavy shooting that led to panic, with residents and…
The Nigeria Police Force, on Thursday, said 13 suspects have been arrested over the killing of two traditional rulers in Ekiti State. “Now, we have 13 suspects arrested so far in connection with that incident. And we are sure we are going to get more of these suspects,” Force Spokesman, Muyiwa Adejobi, said “We are…
Almost nine decades after the plane was stolen by Benito Mussolini’s fascist regime, the Italian government has officially returned Ethiopia’s first plane. The official handover of the aircraft, named Tsehay in honour of the princess daughter of Emperor Haile Selassie, was celebrated on Tuesday by the Ethiopian prime minister, Abiy Ahmed. “Today is a day…
Plan to raise shareholder payouts by 4% follows surprise $7.3bn profit in final quarter despite fall in gas prices Shell’s investors can expect another year of growing payouts after the oil company reported better than expected profits of more than $28bn (£22bn) for 2023 in one of its most profitable years on record. Shell’s profits…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Nyesom Wike says his administration won’t leave any stone unturned in the quest to make the nation’s seat of power secure. Bandits and other criminal elements have in recent months held sway in some parts of the FCT, killing and kidnapping others. But Wike told a gathering…
