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Kidnappers On Prowl In Anambra, Abduct NYSC Coordinator, His Driver, Traditional Ruler’s Son, Others

…..Receive Millions of Naira As Ransom Kidnappers have intensified their nefarious activities in Anambra State in recent weeks, digging deep into Onitsha, the State commercial nerve center hitherto considered safe. At least in the last two weeks, these scoundrels have extended their activities to Government officials, priests, traditional rulers, and, of course, businessmen. A competent […]

We Will Not Tolerate Coup—Military

  The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has said the Nigerian military will not accept anyone pushing or calling for a change of government. Musa stated this on Monday in a chat with State House correspondents after the National Security Council meeting presided over by President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. […]

BREAKING: National grid collapses

  The national electricity grid collapsed again on Monday, plunging some parts of the country into darkness. An official of the Transmission Company of Nigeria, who confirmed the incident to our correspondent, said it was a partial collapse. The TCN official, who did not want to be named because he was not authorised to speak […]

Russian embassy distances self from flags flown during protest

  The Russian embassy in Nigeria says the Russian government is not involved in its national flags flown during the #EndBadGovernance nationwide protest. In a statement on Monday, the embassy said neither the government nor Russian officials were connected to the trend. “The Embassy has noted the reports in Nigerian media and the circulation of […]

Protesters waving Russian flags committing treason – Defence chief

  The Nigerian military said on Monday that individuals flying Russian flags during the nationwide protests are committing treason and will, therefore, be “prosecuted.” It also announced that it is investigating those instigating this action and will “take serious action” against them. “That is totally unacceptable… that is a treasonable offence, and it will be […]

Man Promoting Russian Flag Arrested In Kano

  One of the men behind the spread of Russian flag in Kano, North West Nigeria, has been arrested. Daily Trust reports that thousands of Nigerians who joined the #EndBadGovernance protest are waving the foreign flags in different parts of the country. The trend started last week in few places where protest held, but by […]

Updated: Bangladesh PM Hasina flees country, military takes over

  Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s 15-year tenure came to an end on Monday, as she fled the country amid over a month of violent protests. In response, the military has declared its intention to establish an interim government. Hasina had sought to quell nationwide protests against her government since early July but she fled […]

Bitcoin price drops 13% to $52,000 amid US recession fears

  Bitcoin, the world’s largest cryptocurrency by market cap, dropped to $52,000 amid a market sell-off on Monday. The price of the digital asset dropped significantly by 13 percent in 24 hours. The cryptocurrency dipped from $60,752 on August 4, to $52,312 on August 5, according to CoinMarketCap, a price-tracking website for crypto assets. Similarly, […]

Tinubu Postpones FEC Meeting, Hosts Security Chiefs

  President Bola Tinubu has postponed this week’s Federal Executive Council to an undisclosed date, and will instead meet with service chiefs. The meeting is expected to have in attendance the vice president, the national security adviser, all service chiefs, the inspector general of police, the comptroller generals of customs, and immigration, and the chief […]