President Bola Tinubu has condemned the reprehensible acts perpetrated by kidnappers across the country, declaring that individuals involved in such despicable crimes must be treated as terrorists. The President made the declaration on Tuesday at a Ramadan dinner with members of the Federal judiciary led by the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Olukayode Ariwoola.…
Renowned pediatrician Dr. Zamambo Siphokazi Mkhize, aged 39, was tragically murdered in South Africa. Her lifeless body was discovered crammed into the trunk of her car in Imbali, Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, on March 22, 2024. Allegedly, Zamambo’s husband became concerned when she failed to return home from work or respond to calls. After consulting with Zamambo’s…
Two initiatives aimed at promoting greater inclusivity and development opportunities for the youth population have been greenlit by the Federal Executive Council. These initiatives involve the restructuring of the Nigerian Youth Investment Fund (NYIF) with expanded provisions and the establishment of a 2% youth quota in all government appointments, alongside a 30% representation for women.…
A tragic incident occurred at the Bridge Head in Onitsha, Anambra State, when a trailer crushed two children to death. The accident occurred at approximately 5 pm on Saturday, March 23, 2024. According to an eyewitness, the trailer, which was traveling towards Asaba, lost control and collided with a mother and her children, as well…
Suspected smugglers perpetrated a violent assault on officers stationed at the Adamawa/Taraba Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NSC). Naomi Titus, the public relations officer of the command, confirmed the incident in a statement issued on Saturday, March 23, 2024. She revealed that one officer sustained severe injuries during the attack. According to Titus, the…
Olawale Rasheed, the spokesperson for Governor Ademola Adeleke, has been summoned by the Department of State Services (DSS) over allegations of sponsoring fake news against Femi, the son of Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola. The invitation comes in the wake of a news report published by an Abuja-based blogger, alleging that Femi…
Former minister of information and culture, Lai Mohammed, revealed how social media posed a threat to his 40-year marriage during an event in Lagos commemorating the 90th birthday of Wole Soyinka, Nobel laureate. He emphasized the challenge of dealing with fake news, misinformation, and disinformation during his tenure as minister. Lai recounted an incident in…
The Rivers State House of Assembly has successfully enacted the Rivers State House of Assembly (RSHA) Service Commission Law, overriding the veto of Governor Siminalayi Fubara. Lawmakers in the state passed a Bill to repeal the Rivers State House of Assembly Service Commission Amendment Law No. 3 of 2006 and further amend the Principal Law…
The Nigeria Customs Service has announced the suspension of the 25% penalty previously imposed on improperly imported vehicles, in alignment with the directives of the Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun. This decision also includes the initiation of a 90-day window, effective from March 4, 2024, to July 5,…
President Bola Tinubu says the perpetrators of the killing of soldiers in Delta State will face certain justice, warning that his administration will not tolerate attacks on the military and security infrastructure. The President, who hosted the leadership of the Senate to a dinner to break the Ramadan fast at the State House on Thursday,…
