• Mother of four murdered in her Lagos apartment

    Mother of four murdered in her Lagos apartment
    By Evelyn Usman
    A mother of four was on Tuesday, stabbed to death by unknown armed men in her apartment in Ijaniki area of Lagos.
    Her lifeless body as gathered was discovered by one of her children, hours after her assailants struck.
    The deceased, a charcoal dealer, who lost her husband last year, was popularly called mama Yusuf.
    She was said to have been taking her children to school when she received a telephone call which prompted her to return to her room and parlour self-contained apartmen
  • NBA disclaims lawyers' protest over EFCC's approach to Yahaya Bello's case

    NBA disclaims lawyers' protest over EFCC's approach to Yahaya Bello's case
    The NBA says the group of protesters are not lawyers.The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) on Tuesday, disclaimed a protest by lawyers over what they called the illegal approach of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in handling its allegations against the former Governor of Kogi, Yahaya Bello.The no fewer than 500 legal practitioners from across the country on Monday, stormed the Supreme Court complex.The lawyers, under the umbrella of judicial watchdogs, faulted the siege on the e
  • Dana aircraft skids off runway — no casualties recorded

    Dana aircraft skids off runway — no casualties recorded
    Details of the incident are still sketchy but reports claim there are no casualties recorded.An aircraft with registration number 5N BKI belonging to Dana Air skidded off the runway at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos on Tuesday morning.The incident according to ThePunch occurred a few minutes past 10 am.Details of the incident are still sketchy but reports claim there are no casualties recorded.Details later...
  • Biden assures Zelensky of rapid arms support amid escalating Russia tensions

    Biden assures Zelensky of rapid arms support amid escalating Russia tensions
    Biden stressed that the U.S. would provide economic assistance to maintain financial stability in Ukraine The U.S. administration will “quickly provide” arms to meet Ukraine’s urgent military needs, President Joe Biden assured Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in a phone call.The new 61 billion U.S. dollar security package, which includes air defence weapons, will start being distributed once the U. S. Senate passes the legislation and Biden has signed it into law.After mo
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  • NYSC praises Fintiri's approval of ₦10k monthly allowance for corps members

    NYSC praises Fintiri's approval of ₦10k monthly allowance for corps members
    NYSC management stated that the ₦10,000 monthly allowance will make a significant impact on the lives of the corps members.The management of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Adamawa, has commended Gov. Ahmadu Fintiri for introducing ₦10,000 monthly allowance to corps members serving in the state.Malam Mohammed Lawal, the State NYSC Coordinator, gave the commendation during the opening ceremony of the 2024 batch A, stream 2, orientation course in Girei on Tuesday.He said the
  • Kano Govt invests over ₦68m in media equipment upgrade, trains 300 staff

    Kano Govt invests over ₦68m in media equipment upgrade, trains 300 staff
    The ministry plans to also train the social media enthusiasts on rudiments of news dissemination and management.The Kano State Commissioner for Information, Alhaji Halilu Dantiye, said the state government has approved over ₦68 million for the upgrade of radio and video studios, other media and publicity enablers in the state.Dantiye disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Kaduna. He said that the upgrade and standardisation of the media enablers
  • No Nigerian is denied access, we aim for friendship between countries - CGCC

    No Nigerian is denied access, we aim for friendship between countries - CGCC
    The CGCC stated that no individual was subjected to discrimination or denied access to the estate or supermarket to purchase groceries as widely believed.The China General Chamber of Commerce (CGCC) in Nigeria, says no Nigerian has been subjected to discrimination or denied access to the Chinese supermarket.The supermarket is located within the premises of the Royal Choice Estate, Airport Road, Abuja. The Secretary of the China Chamber of Commerce, Cui Guangzheng, said this in a statement in Abu
  • Reno Omokri reacts to closure of Chinese supermarket in Abuja

    Reno Omokri reacts to closure of Chinese supermarket in Abuja
    Reno Omokri urged the FCT Minister to show his notorious bullish tendencies on the Chinese racists and not only reserve such traits for Governor Sim Fubara.Nigeria's social commentator Reno Omokri has reacted to the federal government's closure of Chinese supermarkets in Abuja, where Nigerians are not allowed to shop.Pulse earlier reported that the Federal Competition and Consumer and Protection Commission (FCCPC) shut down the alleged supermarket on Monday, April 22.Reports indicate that Cindy
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  • 1,500 Ogun residents receive free surgeries; 80k students get ₦50k each

    1,500 Ogun residents receive free surgeries; 80k students get ₦50k each
    The governor added that thousands of pregnant women, aged and the vulnerable also benefited from the free healthcare services.Gov. Dapo Abiodun of Ogun on Monday said more than 1,500 residents of the state have benefited from the government’s ongoing surgeries under its Free Surgery Intervention Programme.The governor disclosed this while monitoring the sale of discounted rice to civil servants at the State Secretariat Complex in Abeokuta. He said thousands of pregnant women, the aged and
  • NERC shifts Enugu electricity market oversight to State commission

    NERC shifts Enugu electricity market oversight to State commission
    NERC retains the role as a central regulator with regulatory oversight on the inter-state and international generation.The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), says it has transferred regulatory oversight of the Enugu electricity market to the State Electricity Regulatory Commission.With the Electricity ACT (EA), the commission retains the role as a central regulator with regulatory oversight on the inter-state and international generation, transmission, supply, trading and system
  • Diri and his deputy, Ewhrudjakpo cleared of certificate forgery allegations

    Diri and his deputy, Ewhrudjakpo cleared of certificate forgery allegations
    The plaintiff has failed to prove the allegations of certificate forgery levelled against Ewhrudjakpo beyond reasonable doubt.A Federal High Court, Abuja, has dismissed a suit seeking the disqualification of Gov. Douye Diri of Bayelsa and his deputy, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo.Justice Emeka Nwite, in a judgment, held that the suit lacked merit as the plaintiff had failed to prove the allegations of certificate forgery levelled against Ewhrudjakpo beyond reasonable doubt.Justice Nwite also awarded a co
  • TCN towers vandalised, disrupting power supply to Gombe, Yola, Jalingo

    TCN towers vandalised, disrupting power supply to Gombe, Yola, Jalingo
    TCN official stated that when the transmission line tripped, TCN operators attempted to restore it to service but it tripped again.The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) says four of its towers along the Jos – Gombe 330 Kilo Volt (kV) transmission line have been vandalised.The company said that the incident took place at about 3:32 pm on Monday. Ndidi Mbah, TCN’s General Manager Public Affairs said this in a statement in Abuja on Tuesday.Mbah said that when the transmission line t
  • 10 killed as 2 Malaysia military helicopters collide during training

    10 killed as 2 Malaysia military helicopters collide during training
    Footage from the scene showed the helicopters flying in formation before one clipped the rear rotor of the other, leading to a fatal crash.A devastating mid-air collision involving two Malaysian military helicopters during a training exercise resulted in the deaths of all ten crew members.The incident occurred on Tuesday. April 23, 2024, as the helicopters were participating in a flypast rehearsal at the Lumut naval stadium, in preparation for the upcoming navy fleet's open day in May.Senior ope
  • Joint Committee denies alleged relocation of equipment from NCAT Zaria

    Joint Committee denies alleged relocation of equipment from NCAT Zaria
    Nigerians are urged to key into the transformation drive of the college to strengthen the aviation industry.The Joint House Committee on Aviation and Aviation Technology has described the alleged relocation of a Simulator and Fire Fighting Simulators away from the Nigeria College of Aviation Technology (NCAT) Zaria as false and baseless.Alhaji Suleiman Richifa, the Joint Committee Chairman disclosed on Monday in Zaria during a fact-finding visit to the college. Richifa said the visit was a seque
  • Adelabu says FG plans to increase power generation from 4k to 6k megawatts

    Adelabu says FG plans to increase power generation from 4k to 6k megawatts
    Adelabu described the current power situation in Nigeria as unfortunate.Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu says the Federal Government plans to increase power generation from 4000 Megawatts to 6000 by the end of 2024 to boost electricity.Adelabu said this in Abuja on Monday when the members of the Senate Committee on Power visited the Ministry.The minister said the Federal Government plans to achieve 6000 megawatts of power using the hydro and solar plants to increase supply of electricity to ho
  • Adeyanju denies appealing Bobrisky’s conviction

    Adeyanju denies appealing Bobrisky’s conviction
    The Abuja-based lawyer says he didn’t file any appeal on behalf of the celebrity.Human rights activist and lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, has dismissed the reports that he has appealed the conviction of popular cross-dresser, Idris Okuneye better known as Bobrisky.Adeyanju in an interview with ThePunch said he is not an attorney to the controversial cross-dresser, adding that he didn’t file any appeal on behalf of the celebrity.“I didn’t file any appeal on Bobrisky’s behalf
  • FG shuts Abuja Chinese Supermarket that discriminates against Nigerians

    FG shuts Abuja Chinese Supermarket that discriminates against Nigerians
    The FCCPC says the supermarket will remain sealed if its owner fails to appear before the commission tribunal.The Federal Competition and Consumer and Protection Commission (FCCPC) has shut down the Abuja-based Chinese supermarket that does not allow Nigerians to patronise the establishment.The FCCPC officials stormed the supermarket on Monday, April 22, 2024, barely 24 hours after the discriminatory practices of the outlet were reported on social media by Nigerians.It was gathered that when off
  • Nigerian Army dismisses 2 soldiers who stole cable at Dangote Refinery

    Nigerian Army dismisses 2 soldiers who stole cable at Dangote Refinery
    The Nigerian Army reassured the public of its ongoing commitment to uphold integrity, discipline, and accountability at all levels.The Nigerian Army has dismissed two soldiers, Corporal Innocent Joseph and Lance Corporal Jacob Gani, following their involvement in the theft of cables at the Dangote Refinery in Lagos. The issue came to light after the soldiers were arrested on April 14, 2024, for allegedly stealing armoured cables from the refinery premises. According to the Army’s statement
  • Nigerian Army dismisses 2 soldiers for Cable theft at Dangote Refinery

    Nigerian Army dismisses 2 soldiers for Cable theft at Dangote Refinery
    The Nigerian Army reassured the public of its ongoing commitment to uphold integrity, discipline, and accountability at all levels.The Nigerian Army has dismissed two soldiers, Corporal Innocent Joseph and Lance Corporal Jacob Gani, following their involvement in the theft of cables at the Dangote Refinery in Lagos. The issue came to light after the soldiers were arrested on April 14, 2024, for allegedly stealing armoured cables from the refinery premises. According to the Army’s statement
  • 1,802 suspects arrested in 2 weeks during Lagos raids

    1,802 suspects arrested in 2 weeks during Lagos raids
    The command arrested 1,019 suspects in various raids within Oshodi, Mushin, Agege, Lagos Island, Ojota and Orile-Iganmu areas.The Police Command in Lagos State says no fewer than 1,802 suspects have been arrested in raids at different black spots in the state within the last two weeks.SP Benjamin Hundeyin, the command’s spokesperson, disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos on Monday. Hundeyin said that between April 8 and April 14, the command arrested 1,019 suspects in
  • Ribadu says terrorism-related deaths have dropped from 2600 monthly to 200

    Ribadu says terrorism-related deaths have dropped from 2600 monthly to 200
    The NSA said so far, the counter-terrorism efforts of the present administration have been yielding tremendous results.National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu says terrorism-related deaths have drastically reduce in Nigeria from about 2,600 monthly to less than 200 currently.Ribadu made this known in an interview with newsmen on the sidelines of the High-Level African Counter-Terrorism Meeting, which opened on Monday in Abuja.The event has the theme: ‘Strengthening Regional Cooperatio
  • Nigerian students under 18 shouldn't be in university

    Nigerian students under 18 shouldn't be in university
    The minister added that the 18-year benchmark is in line with the 6-3-3-4 system of education.The Federal Government has directed that admission to tertiary institutions should not be given to candidates less than 18 years old.The Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman gave the directive on Monday during a monitoring exercise of the ongoing 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) in Bwari, Federal Capital Territory.He decried the activities of some parent, who were pressuring t
  • Gov Adeleke names one of his wives as official First Lady of Osun State

    Gov Adeleke names one of his wives as official First Lady of Osun State
    The governor says there's no confusion about the position of First Lady of the state between his two wives.Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has clarified the controversy surrounding the Office of the First Lady in the state following the perceived battle over the position between his two wives.On Monday, April 22, 2024, two different fliers allegedly emanating from the office of Ngozi Adeleke and Titilola Adeleke, welcoming Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu to the state, r
  • Nigeria set to disrupt terrorism-fueling trafficking - Tinubu

    Nigeria set to disrupt terrorism-fueling trafficking - Tinubu
    The president said that the continent must prudently handle the root causes of terrorism through good governance and inclusiveness.President Bola Tinubu says Nigeria will continue to strengthen collaboration and lead in taking measures towards countering terrorism in Africa.Tinubu said this at the High-level African Counter-terrorism meeting on Monday in Abuja with the theme “Strengthening Regional Cooperation and Institution Building to Address the Evolving Threats of Terrorism in Africa&
  • Ganduje suspension as APC chairman overturned by Kano high court

    Ganduje suspension as APC chairman overturned by Kano high court
    The embattled APC chairman is battling corruption charges filed by the Kano State government.The Kano State High Court, under the leadership of Justice Usman Mallam Na'Abba, initially issued an order suspending Dr Umar Abdullahi Ganduje from his position as National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC).However, the same court has reversed its decision and vacated the suspension order.This action comes after Haladu Gwanjo and Laminu Sani Barguma, who claimed leadership positions in the
  • Nigerian students under 18 shouldn't be in university - minister warns parents

    Nigerian students under 18 shouldn't be in university - minister warns parents
    The minister added that the 18-year benchmark is in line with the 6-3-3-4 system of education.The Federal Government has directed that admission to tertiary institutions should not be given to candidates less than 18 years old.The Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman gave the directive on Monday during a monitoring exercise of the ongoing 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) in Bwari, Federal Capital Territory.He decried the activities of some parent, who were pressuring t
  • IGP wants NSCDC, FRSC merged with Nigeria Police Force

    IGP wants NSCDC, FRSC merged with Nigeria Police Force
    The I-G noted that creating state police would lead to the problem of jurisdiction, which would bring about conflicts of interest.The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has advised the Federal Government to merge the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) with the police for effectiveness.Egbetokun said this at the National Dialogue on State Policing, organised by the House of Representatives on Monday in Abuja with the theme “
  • Rivers Assembly passes LGA amendment bill without Gov Fubara's assent

    Rivers Assembly passes LGA amendment bill without Gov Fubara's assent
    The 27 assembly members supporting FCT Minister Nyesom Wike have been in disagreement with the governor because of tense relations between them.The political discord in Rivers State might have reached a fever pitch, waiting to explode like a viral disease in the coming days.As reported by Channels TV, the Rivers State House of Assembly has once more defied Governor Siminalayi Fubara by passing a significant law.During Monday's session, the Assembly disregarded the governor's objections and appro
  • 2 Boko harm experts abandon mission, surrender to troops in Borno

    2 Boko harm experts abandon mission, surrender to troops in Borno
    The suspects surrendered during a clearance operation by the troops.Two Boko Haram Improvised Explosive Devise (IED) experts, Abubakar Mohammed and Bana Modu have surrendered to the troops of the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) in Borno.Lt. Col. Abubakar Abdullahi, the Chief Military Public Information Officer – Ndjamena, said this in a statement in Maiduguri on Monday. He said the suspects, who were under the age of 30, surrendered during a clearance operation by the troops on Sund
  • 2 Boko Haram experts abandon mission, surrender to troops in Borno

    2 Boko Haram experts abandon mission, surrender to troops in Borno
    The suspects surrendered during a clearance operation by the troops.Two Boko Haram Improvised Explosive Devise (IED) experts, Abubakar Mohammed and Bana Modu have surrendered to the troops of the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) in Borno.Lt. Col. Abubakar Abdullahi, the Chief Military Public Information Officer – Ndjamena, said this in a statement in Maiduguri on Monday. He said the suspects, who were under the age of 30, surrendered during a clearance operation by the troops on Sund

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