Nigerian Senators Donate One Month Salaries To Victims of Kaduna Bombing
All the 109 senators of the Federal Republic of Nigeria have donated their ONE- MONTH SALARIES, amounting to N109m to the survivors of a “drone mishap” in Tudun Biri, Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, announced this, on behalf of the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio […]
ECOWAS Leaders Meet in Abuja as Region Struggles With Coups
President Bola Tinubu, on Sunday, implored West African leaders to prioritize good governance and collective prosperity as an essential tool to prevent AUTHORITARIAN TAKEOVERS OF POWER and “unconstitutional changes of government” in the region. The Nigerian leader, who is also the Chairman of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, spoke at the […]
Dangote Refinery Receives Its Maiden Crude Cargo
In a major step towards boosting Nigeria’s domestic refining capacity and attaining energy security (self-sufficiency), Dangote (www.Dangote.com) Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals plant has purchased 1 million barrels of Agbami crude grade from Shell International Trading and Shipping Company Limited (STASCO), one of the largest trading companies in Nigeria as well as globally, trading over 8 […]
Osimhen, Oshoala Make Final ShortlistFor CAF 2023 Awards.
Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen and Asisat Oshoala have been named in the CAF Player of the Year final three-man list for the men and women categories, respectively. Osimhen whose goals were instrumental as Napoli scooped their first Scudetto prize title in 33 years and finished as the highest-ranked African in the 2023 Ballon d’Or when he […]
Kenya is sending 1,500 farm workers to Israel, according to the labour ministry
The announcement comes nearly two weeks after Malawi sent 221 young people to work on Israeli farms, triggering a backlash against the government there. The casual workers will be deployed on three-year renewable contracts, “with a guaranteed net [monthly] income” of $1,500 (£1,195). Israel has turned to Africa to fill a severe labour gap on […]
INEC agrees to rerun election in two polling units in Saki West State Constituency as ordered by Court of Appeal
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it will soon conduct the rerun election in two polling units in Saki West State Constituency, as ordered by Court of Appeal. The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Oyo State, Dr Adeniran Tella, stated this yesterday in an interview with Newsmen on the sidelines of the 2023 Annual Christmas […]
Seychelles president describes massive explosion site in the country as a war zone
President Wavel Ramkalawan has said a massive explosion at an industrial zone on Seychelles’ main island, Mahé, left the place looking “as if we went through a war” It had ripped through the area leaving a trail of devastation. No deaths have been reported so far, but one person is in intensive care. The blast, […]
The Defense Headquarters reveals plan to enhance troops training
Meanwhile, following the recent bombing incident, the Defense Headquarters has revealed that it has outlined plans to enhance troops training and understanding of protocols to ensure thorough assessment before any action to minimize the likelihood of errors. Addressing newsmen today in Abuja, the Director of Defense Media Operations (DDMO), Major General Edward Buba, who expressed […]
Vice President Kashim Shettima says those found guilty For Kaduna Bombing Will Be Punished
The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has assured that the Federal Government is determined to fully probe the error bombing by the Nigerian Army that occurred at Tudun Biri village in Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State and thereafter punish anyone found culpable in the incident. He also pledged that the victims of the […]
NYSC confirms two more abducted youth corps members have regained freedom
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) says it has secured the release of two females among the abducted Prospective Corps Members (PCMs) who were kidnapped in Zamfara on their way to orientation camp in Sokoto. The Director, Press and Public Relations, Mr Eddy Megwa, disclosed this in a statement yesterday in Abuja.It will be recalled […]
