Author: Alade Adisa

Ismail Usman, a self-proclaimed herbalist, sustained life-threatening injuries while testing a self-made “bulletproof” charm. The incident, which occurred in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), left him critically wounded after his experiment with the charm went awry.According to reports, Usman allegedly fired a gun at himself to prove the efficacy of the charm. Unfortunately, the charm failed to protect him, and he suffered severe injuries.The FCT Police Command swiftly responded to the scene and transported him to the hospital, where doctors are currently battling to save his life.The police have placed Usman under watch

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has told bank customers to report difficulties experienced with withdrawing cash from bank branches or ATMs from December 1. The CBN governor, Olayemi Cardoso, spoke on Friday during the 2024 annual bankers dinner organized by the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) in Lagos. The bank chief urged customers to make reports through the regulator’s designated phone numbers and email addresses. He said, “Effective December 1, 2024, customers are encouraged to report any difficulties withdrawing cash from bank branches or ATMs directly to the CBN through designated phone numbers and email addresses for…

Osita Chidoka, former Minister of Aviation and ex-Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), has officially resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He announced his decision during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Friday. Chidoka stated that his departure from active politics will allow him to focus on his non-profit organization, the Athena Centre, dedicated to reforming Nigeria’s political landscape. “I believe the time has come to work from outside the political system,” Chidoka remarked, emphasizing his commitment to collaborating with like-minded Nigerians to drive systemic change. “Earlier today, I sent a letter to my…

About 22 people have been confirmed dead in the boat accident that occurred in Agaie LGA of Niger State on Friday morning. After a boat carrying over 50 people capsized on Friday along the Dambo-Ebuchi section of the River Niger, many people were feared to have drowned. Director-general of the Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA), Abdullahi Baba-Arah, in a statement on Friday, said the incident occurred around 2am. According to Baba-Arah, the boat, which was sailing from Kogi State to Katcha market in Niger, had about 50 passengers — mostly women — on board. He said 22 bodies have…

Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, led the Federal Republic of Nigeria in signing two transformative agreements with the French Government and its development agency, AFD (Agence Française de Développement). These agreements, collectively valued at over €300 million, are set to strengthen key sectors of Nigeria’s economy and drive sustainable development. Strategic Focus Areas The Letter of Intent, co-signed by Mr. Edun and France’s Minister of Economy, Finance, and Industry, Mr. Antoine Armand, underscores a shared commitment to strategic investments in: Speaking at the signing ceremony, HM Edun remarked: “This partnership goes beyond financial…

Troops of Sector 2, Operation Hadin Kai, in collaboration with local vigilantes, successfully repelled an attempted attack by Boko Haram terrorists on Sabon Fagi community in Buni Yadi, Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe State. Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the attack, which occurred at approximately 11:00 p.m., resulted in a fierce gun battle that left four insurgents dead, including a notorious Boko Haram commander identified as Abu Shekau. The troops recovered weapons from the insurgents after engaging them with superior firepower, forcing others to flee and securing a decisive victory for the security forces. Abu Shekau, a staunch…

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has warned U.S. President-elect Donald Trump of dire economic consequences for both countries from tariffs and suggested possible retaliation following his threat of 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada. Retaliation from Mexico”One tariff will follow another in response and so on, until we put our common businesses at risk,” Sheinbaum said in a letter to Trump, which she read aloud in a press conference, warning that tariffs would cause inflation and job losses in both countries. Why Trump wants to impose tariffsTrump justified the imposition of new tariffs as a way to make the southern neighbor…

French President Emmanuel Macron has said that his Nigerian counterpart, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu is on a mission to transform Nigeria like he did when he was governor of Lagos State. Tinubu, his wife, Oluremi and some top government officials and people from the business world have been in France on a state visit since Wednesday. The French leader spoke at a dinner in Paris on Thursday. Special adviser to the president on information and strategy, Bayo Onanuga, quoted Macron him as saying , ”Tinubu conquered military rule and took your liberty. He will do for Nigeria what he did…

French energy major TotalEnergies SE may greenlight a $750 million gas project in Nigeria next year, potentially signaling that the African nation’s efforts to revive investment in its hydrocarbon production are making progress. Earlier this year, the French company approved an investment of about $500 million in a joint venture with state-owned Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited to develop the Ubeta onshore field. That project with output of 300 million cubic feet per day will boost supply to the Nigerian Liquefied Natural Gas plant.

Following updates from the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), the Petroleum Products Retail Outlet Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) has confirmed that petrol from the Port Harcourt refinery will be sold at N1,030 per litre. PETROAN’s spokesperson, Joseph Obele, announced the pricing in a statement on Thursday night. Obele emphasized that the refinery is operational and that the NNPCL had officially communicated the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) to the association. “The NNPC Retail Ltd has officially announced the PMS price at the Port Harcourt refinery as N1,030 per litre,” Obele stated. This announcement comes amid ongoing discussions…