Ondo Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, Passes Away After Prolonged Battle With Leukaemia
Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has been reported dead after a prolonged battle with Leukaemia. As per a family source speaking with SaharaReporters on Wednesday, Governor Akeredolu passed away in Lagos at the age of 67. It was revealed that Akeredolu was under the care of State House doctors up until his demise, as […]
British American Tobacco Faces $110 Million Penalty For Violations – FCCPC
British American Tobacco Nigeria Limited (BATN) and its affiliated companies, including British American Tobacco Marketing (Nigeria) Limited (BATMN), British American Tobacco Plc, and British American Tobacco (Holdings) Limited, are set to pay a $110 million penalty for multiple infractions, according to the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC). The penalties stem from an investigation […]
Israel Gaza: Angst Grows Among Young Voters Over Biden’s Policy
The 2024 presidential election promises to be one of the most polarising political contests in living memory. But as the war in Gaza rages, President Joe Biden’s strong support of Israel is putting him at odds with some of his key supporters – younger voters. Abdul Osmanu, 22, is not sure he can cast a […]
A Russian Drone And Artillery Attack Kills 6 In Ukraine And Knocks Out Power In A Major City
Russia fired almost 50 Shahed drones at targets in Ukraine and shelled a train station where more than 100 civilians were gathered to catch a train to Kyiv, Ukrainian officials said Wednesday. The barrages killed at least five people and knocked out power in most of the southern city of Kherson. The aerial barrage came […]
Northern Governors’ Forum Condemns Attacks In Plateau State
The 19 Northern State Governors’ Forum, chaired by Governor Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe state, has strongly condemned the audacious attacks on communities in Plateau state, which have resulted in over 100 casualties. The attacks, characterized by arson, looting, and destruction, occurred on Sunday night, leaving residents in distress. Governor Yahaya, in a press statement on […]
Tinubu Condemns ‘Heinous Attacks’ In Plateau, Orders Arrest Of Culprits
President Tinubu Decries Barbaric Attacks in Plateau, Calls for Culprits’ Arrest. President Bola Tinubu strongly condemned the brutal attack in Plateau State on Tuesday, labeling it as heinous. Gunmen targeted over 15 communities in the Bokkos and Barkin-Ladi Local Government Areas on Christmas Eve, resulting in the tragic loss of over 115 lives. During the […]
Nigerian Air Force Boosted With 45 New Aircraft To Combat Terrorism
Air Marshal Hassan Bala Abubakar, the Chief of Air Staff, announced in Katsina State on Tuesday that the Nigerian Air Force has received an additional 45 aircraft, helicopters, and various platforms from the Federal Government over the past six months. These acquisitions are aimed at enhancing the NAF’s operations against bandits and terrorist groups across […]
FCCPC Plans New Regulations For Digital Lending Space In 2024
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) is gearing up to introduce additional regulations for the digital lending space in 2024. The aim of these regulations is to enhance loan recovery methods in the country, addressing the growing issue of default rates. Babatunde Irukera, the Chief Executive Officer of the Commission, shared this information […]
Former House Of Reps Speaker, Ghali Na’abba, Passes Away
Ghali Umar Na’ Abba, the former Speaker of the House of Representatives and the 7th occupant of that position, has reportedly passed away. Ghali Na’abba is said to have died in the early hours of Wednesday in Abuja. A family source, speaking to DAILY NIGERIAN, revealed that the former lawmaker succumbed to a brief illness […]
Plane Held Over Trafficking Fears Lands In India
A plane carrying hundreds of Indian nationals who were held for days at an airport in France over human trafficking fears has arrived in India. The chartered Airbus A340, which had been flying from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to Nicaragua, aroused suspicion during a refuelling stop. It left with 276 passengers but 25 people […]
