Atiku Abubakar Donates N100 Million to Aid Maiduguri Flood Victims
Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, has donated N100 million to support victims of the devastating flood in Maiduguri. The donation was announced in a press statement by Atiku’s media adviser, Paul Ibe, highlighting the former Vice President’s commitment to humanitarian efforts. Atiku’s contribution comes after a visit to Maiduguri, where he expressed deep […]
CUPP Demands Transparency and Accountability Over NNPCL’s Fuel Purchase from Dangote Refinery
The Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) has expressed concern over the recent disclosure by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) that it purchased fuel at N898 per litre from the Dangote Refinery. This revelation has sparked widespread controversy and dashed hopes of a reduction in fuel prices among Nigerians. CUPP raised critical questions […]
Sen. Ndume Urges FG to Address Alau Dam Flood Disaster as National Issue
Senator Ali Ndume, representing Southern Borno Senatorial District, has called on the federal government to treat the Alau Dam flood disaster as a national emergency. The flood has displaced over one million people in Maiduguri. Ndume emphasized the need for emergency feeding centres to support the victims, suggesting that the Ramat Square in Maiduguri could […]
APC Chairman Launches Empowerment Program for Kano Youths and Women
Abdullahi Ganduje, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has inaugurated an empowerment program in Kano, benefiting 484 youth and women with cash, sewing machines, and motorcycles. Represented by his Deputy Chief of Staff, Mukhtar Adamu, Ganduje praised Nasiru Ja’oji for this initiative, noting it aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s call for strategies […]
U.S. Denies Venezuelan Claims of CIA-Assassination Plot Against President Maduro
The United States has rejected allegations from Venezuela that the CIA orchestrated a plot to assassinate President Nicolás Maduro and other top officials. Venezuelan Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello announced the arrest of three U.S. citizens, two Spaniards, and one Czech national, accusing them of attempting to destabilize the country. Cabello labeled the detainees as “mercenaries” […]
Eight Dead in Latest English Channel Tragedy as Migrant Boat Sinks Near French Coast
Eight people have died overnight while attempting to cross the English Channel from France, according to French police. The tragedy occurred when a boat carrying around 50 people ran into trouble in waters north of Boulogne-sur-Mer in the Pas-de-Calais region shortly after 1:00 AM local time. The rubber vessel began sinking shortly after departing from […]
Storm Boris Devastates Central and Eastern Europe: Lives Lost in Austria, Poland, and Romania
A firefighter has tragically lost their life during a flood rescue in Austria, and one person has drowned in Poland, as torrential rain from Storm Boris continues to ravage Central and Eastern Europe. Austria’s province surrounding Vienna has been declared a disaster area, with officials describing the situation as “an unprecedented extreme event.” In Romania, […]
FG Launches Nationwide CNG Conversion Centers to Cut Transport Costs and Emissions
The federal government has officially launched a nationwide network of conversion centers to facilitate the installation of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) kits, aiming to address rising transportation costs and reduce carbon emissions. Overseen by the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative, this program offers a cost-effective and eco-friendly fuel alternative for commercial vehicles. Michael Oluwagbemi, the […]
ASUU Condemns Alleged Victimization of Members in Public Universities
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has raised concerns over the alleged victimization, intimidation, harassment, and dehumanization of its members in several public universities across the country. In a statement issued by the Kano Zonal Coordinator of ASUU, Professor Abdulkadir Mohammad, in Kano on Saturday, the union highlighted instances of disregard for due process […]
Dino Melaye Condemns PDP Suspension, Blames Acting National Chairman for Crisis
Senator Dino Melaye, the former Kogi West representative, has responded to his suspension by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The suspension was announced on Friday, September 13, by the party’s Ayetoro/Iluagba Ward 1 in Kogi State, citing alleged anti-party activities. Melaye, a known ally of the PDP’s 2023 presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has criticized the […]
