Beyond the Headlines
The Management of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike, MOUAU, said it was still taking stock of facilities destroyed by miscreants during students’ protest on Tuesday. Vice Chancellor, Professor Maduebibisi Ofo Iwe, who stated this during a press conference at the university Wednesday evening, said so much was damaged during the protest which he […]
The bandits who abducted women accompanying a bride to her matrimonial home at Damari, Sabuwa LGA of Katsina State last Thursday have released a video showing the captives. In the video, which is currently trending on social media, the bandits threatened to tie the wedding knot between the already married lady and one of […]
Five months later, President Bola Tinubu is yet to appoint new ambassadors after recalling all those representing the country around the world. Recall that President Tinubu on September 2, 2023, ordered the recall of all Nigeria’s ambassadors and envoys with immediate effect. Daily Trust reports that Nigeria has 109 diplomatic missions worldwide comprising 76 […]
The naira yesterday depreciated to N1,465 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,445 per dollar on Tuesday. However, the naira appreciated to N1,418.78 per dollar in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEM). Data from FMDQ showed that the indicative exchange rate for NAFEM fell to N1,418.78 per dollar from N1,433.89 per dollar on […]
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Wednesday, received an official report on the January 16, explosion in the Old Bodija area of Ibadan, which claimed five lives, injured 77 persons and destroyed 58 houses. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Security, Fatai Owoseni, a retired Commissioner of Police, disclosed to newsmen that the […]
The Senate on Wednesday expressed worry over insecurity, declaring that the nation’s seat of power was under threat. Senate President Godswill Akpabio said the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) had been infiltrated, buttressing his point with references to attacks in places like Kubwa, Bwari, among others. Akpabio spoke before the Senate adjourned its briefing with […]
Hamas has laid out a series of demands, including exchanging hostages for Palestinian prisoners and rebuilding Gaza, in response to an Israel-backed ceasefire proposal. The armed group wants a full withdrawal of Israeli forces and an end to the war after three 45-day truce periods. The offer is likely to be unacceptable to Israel’s […]
Another protest has broken out on the streets of Suleja in Niger over the rising cost of living. This is coming two days after protesters stormed the streets of Minna, the Niger State capital. Suleja is just a few kilometres away from the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. The protesters called on President Bola […]
Thursday 08 February 2024 Forex crisis: EFCC 7,000-man task force goes after dollar racketeers Oyo to prosecute three held over Ibadan explosion Government approval delays Dangote refinery fuel NNPCL differs as marketers fear fuel queues spread 2024 census’ll hold as scheduled, Senate assures Nigerians Court orders FG to fix prices of petrol, diesel, others […]
There is tension in Nasarawa State following the killing of three soldiers and two vigilantes by a suspected militia group in Umaisha District, Toto Local Government Area of the state. Daily Trust reported that on February 1, 2024, some yet-to-be-identified gunmen murdered three persons and destroyed property worth millions of naira in an attack […]
