FCTA Begins Week-long Demolition Of Ilegal Structures In Kuje Area
An extensive week-long demolition and cleanup exercise of illegal structures in Abuja’s Kuje area council has been launched by the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA). Following months of awareness-raising, abatement notices from relevant authorities, and support from Kuje stakeholders, the exercise is a continuation of ongoing measures to mitigate proliferation of illegal structures that are […]
California Wildfire: McKinney Fire Spreads Rapidly In North Of State
A wildfire in California has exploded in size to become the largest blaze in the state so far this year. The McKinney Fire, which started in the northern Siskiyou county on Friday, has already burnt 21,000 hectares (52,500 acres), the state’s fire service said. At least 2,000 residents as well as trekkers on the Pacific […]
Ukraine War: First Grain Ship Leaves Under Russia Deal
The first ship carrying grain has left a Ukrainian port under a landmark deal with Russia. Turkish and Ukrainian officials say the ship left the southern port of Odesa early on Monday morning local time. Russia has been blockading Ukrainian ports since February, but the two sides made a deal to resume shipments. It is […]
NCC Donates Over N500m To Universities For Research
The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, has pledged over N500 million to universities and other tertiary institutions across the country to support research and innovations that would advance the country’s telecommunications sector. At a two-day regional roundtable with academia, industry, and other stakeholders held over the weekend in Kano, Prof. Umar Danbatta, executive vice chairman of […]
Sokoto Commissioner, Moyi Pulls Out From PDP To APC
Over the weekend, Colonel Garba Moyi Isa, (rtd) the state’s commissioner for careers and security matters, visited the All Progressives Congress (APC) chapter in Sokoto. Former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) member Moyi cited lack of trust and lack of focus as his reasons for joining the APC. Sen. Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko, the state’s leader, reportedly […]
Kuje Prison Break: Four Suspected Informants Arrested
Four people who were allegedly serving as informants for the terrorists that attacked the Kuje Medium Security in Abuja have been arrested. Recall how terrorists attacked the Kuje correctional center a few weeks ago, resulting in the deaths of no less than six persons, among them an officer of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence […]
Resident Doctors Insist On FG Compliance To Their Demands
To avoid its planned statewide strike, the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors, NARD has set a new condition in which they insist on FG compliance with their demands. Dr. Alfa Yusuf, the NARD’s national publicity, said in an interview that, the association would call off its planned strike if the Federal Government met with its […]
Lagos Police Issues Red Alert To All Operatives Over Alleged Terrorist Threats Attack
Responding to alleged terrorist threats attack, the Lagos State Police Command has issued a red alert to all of its operatives. The command’s spokesman, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, said this in a statement that was issued yesterday. He claimed that the directive was in response to intelligence reports that indicated Lagos State might be on the […]
Prince Charles Accepted £1m From Osama Bin Laden’s Family, Report Claims
Prince Charles, the heir to the British throne, accepted a £1 million ($1.19 million, 1.21 million euro) donation to his charitable trust from the family of 9/11 mastermind Osama bin Laden, The Sunday Times reported. Although there is no suggestion of any wrongdoing by the Saudi family members, the revelation increases scrutiny on the 73-year-old […]
39-Year-Old Nigerian Man Beaten To Death In Italy
Alika Ogorchukwu, a 39-Year-Old Nigerian man was beaten to death in Civitanova Marche city in the Province of Macerata, Marche Region of Italy. The Nigerian Embassy in Rome confirmed the news in a statement. “The incident occurred on a busy street, in front of shocked onlookers, some of whom made videos of the attack, with […]
