Six presumed dead after ship collides with Baltimore bridge
Six people are missing presumed dead after a container ship hit the landmark Francis Scott Key Bridge in the US city of Baltimore. The Singapore-flagged container ship, Dali, struck a support column on the 47-year-old bridge at 05:30 GMT, causing it to collapse. Several vehicles were crossing the bridge, which is more than 2.6km long, […]
NFIU reveals how terrorist groups are funded
The Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit has EXPOSED the alleged FUNDING of terrorist activities in Nigeria by the Indigenous People of Biafra, Bandits, and other terror groups through global crowdfunding and on sports betting platforms. The financial intelligence unit further revealed how IPOB received funds through affiliates in 22 countries that have registered at least 27 […]
President Bola Tinubu to Attend Slain Delta Soldiers’ Burial Wednesday
President Tinubu is billed to be the Special Guest of Honour at the burial ceremony of the soldiers killed in the Okuama community in Delta State. The Nigerian Army had announced the slain solders would be buried on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, by 3pm at the National Cemetery, Abuja.
United States beat Mexico to win Concacaf Nations League
Tyler Adams and Giovanni Reyna scored as the United States beat Mexico to win the Concacaf Nations League. The game was paused three times because of homophobic chanting from fans. Concacaf, the governing body for football in North and Central America and the Carribbean, condemned the chanting and said a “significant number” of supporters were […]
UN Security Council passes resolution calling for Gaza ceasefire
The UN Security Council has called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, after the US did not veto the measure in a shift from its previous position. It also demanded the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages. It is the first time the council has called for a ceasefire since the war began last […]
NSA confirms escape of Binance executive
The Office of the National Security Adviser (NSA) has confirmed the arrest of a personnel responsible for the escape from lawful custody, Nadeem Anjarwalla, an executive of cryptocurrency platform, Binance. Anjarwalla is a suspect in the Federal Government’s ongoing probe into Binance activities in Nigeria. But the NSA Office said in a Monday statement by […]
FG to carry out a census of all schools in the country
The Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, has said the Federal Government would carry out a census of all schools in the country. Speaking yesterday at a two-day capacity-building workshop for desk officers in the ministry, its departments, and agencies, Mamman said the data from the census would assist in tackling the challenges facing the […]
FEC approves the institution of a 10% youth quota in all government
The Federal Executive Council has approved the institutionalization of a 10 percent youth quota in all government appointments and an equitable young women representation. Minister of Youths, Dr Jamila Ibrahim, who disclosed this at the end of the 4th FEC meeting, on Monday, said that the council also approved the restructure of the Nigerian Youth […]
Minister of Information says No Ransom was paid for the release of Kuriga students
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has revealed that the Federal Government Paid NO RANSOM for the release of the school pupils abducted from Kuriga Village in Kaduna State. Speaking after yesterday’s FEC meeting, the minister also clarified that all the 137 pupils kidnapped were safely released. Our correspondent, Raliat Adenekan reports […]
Team Nigeria finishes second on medals table in 13th African Games
The Federal Government has hailed the outstanding performance of Team Nigeria in the just concluded 13th African Games in Ghana. Team Nigeria finished second on the medals table behind Egypt with 47 gold, 33 silver and 40 bronze medals. The Minister of Sports Development, Sen. John Owan Enoh, who conveyed President Bola Tinubu’s congratulatory message […]
