FG Destroy Confiscated Elephant Tusks Valued At Over $11.2 Million (Photos)
In a move to protect its dwindling elephant population, the Federal Government took decisive action by destroying 2.5 tons of confiscated elephant tusks, estimated to be worth over $11.2 million (9.9 billion Naira). The tusks, seized from wildlife traffickers, were gathered and subsequently destroyed in Abuja, Nigeria, on January 09, 2024. This initiative underscores the […]
NYSC Mandate Registration Mobilization With NIN For Prospective Corps Members
In the upcoming 2024 Mobilization Exercise, all eligible Prospective Corps Members are mandated to register for mobilization using their National Identification Numbers (NIN), according to a statement by Eddy Megwa, the Director of Press and Public Relations for the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). This decision emerged from discussions between the NYSC Management, led by […]
Peter Obi Commends Tinubu’s Initiative To Slash Presidential Travel Expenses By 60%
Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, expressed approval for President Bola Tinubu’s recent decision to cut presidential travel expenses by 60%. Tinubu, through his spokesperson Ajuri Ngelale, revealed on Tuesday a directive to reduce both foreign and local trip costs, including minimizing entourages for the Vice President, First Lady, ministers, and other officials. Obi […]
Fraud Charges: Former Minister Of Power And Steel, Olu Agunloye, Arraigned, Remanded By EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has brought forth charges of fraud against Mr. Olu Agunloye, the former Minister of Power and Steel, presenting him before Justice Donatus Okorowo of the Federal High Court. Appearing in court on Wednesday, Mr. Agunloye entered a plea of not guilty to the charges leveled against him. Subsequently, […]
Pat Utomi Discloses Plan For Mega Party Led By Peter Obi, Atiku, And Kwankwaso To Challenge Tinubu In 2027
Renowned political economist Pat Utomi has unveiled a strategic initiative involving opposition leaders – Peter Obi of the Labour Party (LP), Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) – to form a formidable mega party ahead of the 2027 presidential election. Utomi, […]
CBN Dissolves Boards Of Union, Keystone, And Polaris Banks
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has taken decisive action by removing the boards of Union Bank, Polaris Bank, and Keystone Bank, citing non-compliance with Sections 12(c), (f), (g), (h) of the Banks and Other Financial Institutions Act, 2020. In a statement signed by the Acting Director of Corporate Communications, Sidi Hakama, the CBN outlined […]
US And UK Navies Repel Largest Houthi Attack On Red Sea Shipping
UK and US naval forces have repelled the largest attack yet by Yemen’s Houthi rebels on shipping in the Red Sea, the UK defence secretary says. The Iran-backed group launched 18 drones and three missiles on Tuesday night, according to the US military. They were shot down by carrier-based jets and four warships, it added. […]
Three Dead As Severe Storm Sweeps Through US
At least three people have died and over half a million homes are without power after a series of powerful winter storms swept through parts of the eastern US and Canada. Strong winds flipped cars and knocked over homes in Florida, where several tornadoes were reported. More than 1,300 flights in or out of the […]
Ecuador Declares War On Armed Gangs After TV Station Attacked On Air
Ecuador’s president has ordered that criminal gangs be “neutralised” after days of violence culminated in an attack on a television studio. Masked gunmen broke into public television channel TC’s live studio during a broadcast, forcing staff to the floor. Police made 13 arrests following the attack, which injured two employees. At least 10 people have […]
Governor AbdulRazaq Reiterates Unwavering Support For The Judiciary.
AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, the governor of Kwara State, has assured ongoing backing from his administration for the judiciary. This support, he emphasized, encompasses both infrastructural development and the well-being of those involved. The governor conveyed this commitment during a ceremony in Ilorin marking the commencement of the New Legal Year. AbdulRazaq praised the judiciary’s unwavering commitment […]
