Kaduna Bombing: Ribadu, Northern Senators Express Confidence In Security Agencies
Despite the unintended military drone strike in Tudun Biri village, Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State, Northern senators and the National Security Adviser (NSA) Nuhu Ribadu have expressed confidence in the nation’s security forces. While acknowledging the tragic consequences of the recent military incident, resulting in numerous injuries and 85 confirmed deaths, Ribadu and […]
CBN Alerts Nigerians Of Circulating Counterfeit Naira Banknotes
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued a warning regarding the presence of counterfeit naira notes in circulation. In a statement released on Friday, the apex bank urged Deposit Money Banks, Financial Houses, Bureau de Change, and the general public to exercise caution and implement necessary precautions. While alerting the public to be vigilant, […]
Kyari Appears Before Senate, Says Refineries’ Role Not Geared Towards Petrol Price Reduction
Following Senate summons, Mele Kyari, the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, has appeared before the joint committee on appropriations, forty eight hours after being summoned, responding to inquiries about potential reductions in the pump price of petroleum with the expected functionality of refineries. The Senate had issued […]
Palestinians Crowd Into Ever-shrinking Areas In Gaza As Israel’s War Against Hamas Enters 3rd Month
Desperate Palestinians fleeing Israel’s expanding ground offensive crowded into an ever-shrinking area of the Gaza Strip as the Israel-Hamas war entered its third month Friday. The United Nations warned that its aid operation is “in tatters” because no place in the besieged enclave is safe. Israel’s military assault on Gaza, a tiny, densely populated territory, has led to […]
Two Arrested In France Over Alleged Bedbug Scam
Two men have been arrested in France after allegedly scamming elderly people into paying thousands of euros for bedbug treatment they did not need. Police in Strasbourg said the men would go to their victims’ homes, carry out phoney control services and then overcharge for treatment products. They added that 48 people had been scammed […]
Hunter Biden Faces Second Federal Indictment, This Time On Tax Evasion
Federal prosecutors have filed tax charges against Hunter Biden, a second criminal case against the US president’s son. The nine-count indictment says he schemed to evade at least $1.4m (£1.1m) in federal taxes from 2016-19. The three felonies and six misdemeanours include failure to file and pay taxes, false tax return and evasion of assessment. […]
Kaduna Killings Deliberate, Not A Mistake – Sheikh Gumi
Islamic Scholar Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, based in Kaduna State, asserted that the recent bombing in Tudun Biri of Igabi Local Government Area, which resulted in over 120 casualties, was intentional and not a mistake by the Nigerian Army. The tragic incident occurred on Sunday night during a celebration of Maulud, claiming the lives of innocent […]
Federal High Court Freezes 24 Kano Government Accounts Over N30bn Compensation Dispute
A recent legal development has seen the Federal High Court in Abuja issue a garnishee order, effectively freezing 24 bank accounts linked to the Kano State Government. The court action stems from a lawsuit filed by the Incorporated Trustees of Masalachi Eid Shop Owners and Traders Association, seeking compensation for what they claim was the […]
Wike Brushes Off Protest Urging His Resignation, Accuses It Of Being Sponsored
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Wike, has dismissed a recent protest calling for his resignation, labeling it as sponsored, even though he acknowledged the legitimacy of demonstrations in a democratic context. Despite demands for his resignation from placard-bearing demonstrators at the National Assembly earlier in the week, Wike remains undeterred, asserting that he is […]
UNLV Shooting: Three killed In University Of Nevada Rampage
Police say three people have been killed in a shooting at the Las Vegas campus of the University of Nevada (UNLV) on Wednesday morning. Officers struck and killed the suspect, who remains unnamed, in a shootout. One other victim remains in a critical condition at a local hospital, police said in a statement. Law enforcement […]
