Carpenter electrocuted while roofing building in Anambra
A yet-to-be-identified carpenter has been electrocuted at a construction site in Amawbia, the Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra State. It was gathered that the incident occurred on…
S’African agencies slam judge for acquitting Nigerian pastor of rape
Some South African government agencies have condemned the acquittal of a Nigerian televangelist, Timothy Omotoso, after spending eight years in detention for rape charges. The South Africa-based Nigerian pastor…
NYSC: Education minister advocates extending national service to two years
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) says the education ministry proposes the extension of the scheme’s duration to two years. The NYSC, in a statement by its public relations…
Reject $1.08bn World Bank loan, probe missing N233bn in NBET, other funds, SERAP tells Tinubu
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Bola Tinubu “to reject the recently approved $1.08bn World Bank loan and instead direct the Attorney General of the Federation…
Nigeria imports N11.8bn apples — Report
Latest data by the National Bureau of Statistics revealed that Nigeria imported N11.8bn worth of apples in the fourth quarter of 2024. This is as the prices of apple…
No! Photo of burnt Plateau yam market attributed to bandits’ attack recently, was a fire incident in 2021
As outrage has continued to trail the killing of over 52 persons in Plateau communities since April 1, an X user, @CirizenObs has claimed that “Fulani terrorists” set fire to the…
IG invites Emir Sanusi over violent Kano Sallah incident
The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has invited the 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, for questioning in connection with a violent incident that occurred during the…
Ex-Nigerian First Lady’s Aides Continue to Languish In Prison Over Alleged Jewelry Theft
Some former domestic workers of ex-first lady Patience Jonathan, reportedly held at the Okaka Custodial Centre in Bayelsa state, have decried their alleged maltreatment and delayed trial. According to…
Nigeria’s debt soars to N144.67tn in 2024
Nigeria’s total public debt rose to N144.67tn ($94.23bn) as of December 31, 2024, representing a 48.58 per cent increase compared to N97.34tn ($108.23bn) recorded at the end of December…
Police disown, arrest man threatening reprisal over Edo killings
The Kaduna State Police Command has disowned an impostor, Hadaina Hussaini (Dan-taki), who was spotted wearing a police uniform and making inciting comments on social media. Recall that Hadaina…
Gunmen Kidnap Female Ebonyi Government Official
The police have confirmed the abduction of Blessing Adagba, the coordinator of Ngbo Central Development Centre in Ohaukwu Local Government Area of Ebonyi State. The incident occurred on…
Death toll in Plateau attacks hits 52
The death toll in attacks by gunmen in some communities in the Bokkos local government council of Plateau State has risen to 52. The Chairman of Bokkos Cultural Development…
Vandals damage gas pipeline in Bayelsa
A 24-inch gas pipeline located in the Southern Ijaw local government area (LGA) in Bayelsa state has been damaged. The Ogboinbiri/Obiobi 24-inch gas pipeline is located between Angiama and…