Ibadan Explosion Update: Death Toll Hits Five, Oyo Govt Confirms
The death toll resulting from the devastating explosion in Ibadan on Tuesday January 16 has climbed to five, as confirmed by the Oyo state government. Many houses were damaged in the explosion, which spanned a 14-kilometre radius. Governor Seyi Makinde provided an initial update on Channels Television’s Politics Today, stating that two deaths occurred on […]
Emefiele Faces Amended 20-Count Charge, Arraignment Set For Friday
The Federal Government is set to arraign former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, on an amended 20-Count Charge at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, on Friday. The amended charge, filed by counsel to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Rotimi Oyedepo and three others on behalf […]
Details Of Sharia Council Meeting With President Tinubu Emerge
The Supreme Council for Sharia in Nigeria (SCSN) has commended President Bola Tinubu for his decisive actions during a meeting in Abuja. The council’s vice-president, Bashir Umar, praised Tinubu for his hard decisions and urged him to address the economic challenges faced by Nigerians. Umar emphasized the need for quick measures to mitigate economic hardships […]
Blinken To Visit Nigeria, Angola, Two Other
United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken is scheduled to embark on a diplomatic tour to Nigeria, Cabo Verde, Cote d’Ivoire, and Angola from January 21 to 26, 2024. The visit aims to strengthen diplomatic ties and engage in discussions on regional and global issues. The announcement was made by Matthew Miller, a spokesman for […]
Kaduna Police Rescue Abuja Kidnapped Victim Amid Gunfire, Capture Kidnapper
A tense exchange of gunfire ensued on Thursday as the police successfully rescued Segun Akinyemi, an Abuja resident, who had been abducted while driving out of his residence. According to ASP Mansir Hassan, the Police Public Relations Officer in Kaduna, the kidnappers were en route from Abuja to Kano State when law enforcement intervened. On […]
Pakistan Launches Retaliatory Airstrikes In Iran After An Earlier Attack By Tehran, Killing 9 People
Pakistan’s air force launched retaliatory airstrikes early Thursday in Iran allegedly targeting militant hideouts, an attack that killed at least nine people and further raised tensions between the neighboring nations. The tit-for-tat attacks Tuesday and Thursday appeared to target two Baluch militant groups with similar separatist goals on both sides of the Iran-Pakistan border. However, […]
Arnold Schwarzenegger Detained Over EU Tax For Luxury Watch
Arnold Schwarzenegger was detained at a German airport for allegedly failing to declare a luxury watch he was planning to auction for charity. The Hollywood actor was held for three hours at Munich airport on Wednesday. An investigation for alleged tax evasion was launched as the watch was intended to be sold within the European […]
Foreign Ownership Indicated In CAC Document Of Company Linked To Ibadan Explosion — Makinde
Governor Seyi Makinde disclosed on Wednesday that the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) certificate of a mining company implicated in Tuesday’s explosion in the Bodija area of Oyo State revealed the presence of foreign names as owners. Makinde, a guest on Channels Television’s Politics Today program, also reported that the death toll from the tragic blast […]
IGP Launches Special Intervention Squad To Combat Abductions In FCT
Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, launched the ‘Special Intervention Squad’ on Wednesday to tackle the increasing cases of kidnappings in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). During the squad’s inauguration in Abuja, the police chief highlighted that this team comprises specially trained mobile police officers geared towards providing swift responses to security breaches in […]
Tinubu Calls For Accountability Following Ibadan Explosion
President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep concern and sadness regarding the tragic explosion that unfolded in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, on Tuesday night. The explosion resulted in the loss of three lives, injuries to around 80 individuals, and substantial damage to numerous buildings, vehicles, and properties. In a statement released on Wednesday in Abuja […]
