Author: Elizabeth Jenrola Oso

Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike has announced the indefinite suspension of the Executive Secretary, Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA), Engr. Shehu Hadi Ahmad. Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media to the Minister, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday evening. While no reason was given for the decision, Ahmad was directed to hand over to the Director, Engineering Services in the FCDA. The statement read, “The Executive Secretary, Federal Capital Development Authority FCDA, Engr. Shehu Hadi Ahmad, has been suspended indefinitely.” According to the statement, the suspension of Ahmad is with immediate effect.…

A 12 years old Nigerian girl from Connecticut, USA, Eniola Shokunbi has designed an air filter to reduce spread of air-borne diseases in US schools. The design targets creating low-cost air filters for classrooms. The Connecticut State Bond Commission approved $11.5 million in funding for the design. In her fifth grade at Commodore MacDonough STEM Academy in Middletown, they were tasked with creating a solution to enhance safety in schools during potential future pandemics. Therefore, to combat airborne viruses like COVID-19, she developed a simple but effective air filter system. Shokunbi’s air filter design showcases both innovation and cost-effectiveness. The…

It was chaos in Utu Etim Ekpo, Akwa Ibom State, as a flour-filled truck, fleeing military officers, veered off course and smashed into shops. The collision, which struck at the heart of the Etim Ekpo Local Government Area, left three dead—including a lawyer—and several others wounded. The incident, as described by locals, occurred around 8 p.m. on Monday when the truck, having jumped the military checkpoint at Nkwot Ikot Ebo along the Iwukem-Etim Ekpo-Abak Road, was chased by a military patrol team before crashing. An eyewitness, Eno Umanah, who was also a motorcyclist, recounted that the truck, loaded with flour…

Seven Nigerians, three Ghanaians, and three Bangladeshis were on Wednesday deported by the Department for Combating Illegal Migration in Libya. The deportees, who were detained at the Qanfoudah Immigration Detention Centre, were flown out of Libya via Benina International Airport in Benghazi. The Libya Authority, in a statement on its X handle on Tuesday, confirmed that the individuals were deported for violating Libyan law. The statement read, “DCIM deported 13 migrants (3 Bangladeshis, 3 Ghanaians, and 7 Nigerians) from the Qanfoudah Immigration Detention Centre via Benina International Airport in Benghazi. All individuals were deported for violating laws in force in…

The popular fitness centre, Eco Fitness Hub, in Gwarinpa, Abuja was Wednesday morning razed by fire . TVC reports that the fire, which erupted on Wednesday, has engulfed large portions of the facility, though the cause remains unknown. No casualties have been reported as of the time of filing this report.

Incoming US President, Donald Trump has announced he will nominate Fox News host, Pete Hegseth to serve as secretary of defence. The president-elect said, “Pete is tough, smart and a true believer in America First. “With Pete at the helm, America’s enemies are on notice – Our Military will be Great Again, and America will Never Back Down.” Hegseth is a veteran of the Army National Guard, where he did tours of duty in Iraq, Afghanistan and Guantanamo Bay as an infantry officer. During his military service, he was awarded two Bronze Stars and a Combat Infantryman Badge. Hegseth ran…

At least 11 people were reported injured in an explosion at a manufacturing facility in Louisville, Kentucky, police said. A “hazardous materials incident” was reported Tuesday afternoon at the address of a Givaudan Sense Colour facility, according to the Louisville Metro Emergency Services. The University of Louisville Hospital said it received seven patients from the explosion, including two in critical condition. Injuries have included burn and blast wounds, a hospital official said. The cause of the explosion, which occurred around 3 p.m. local time, is unknown at this time, officials said. Authorities respond following an incident at a manufacturing plant…

Donald Trump announced Tuesday that tech billionaire, Elon Musk will lead a new U.S. government efficiency group tasked with cutting federal waste, as the Republican president-elect added a series of seasoned figures and hardliners to his incoming administration. Musk became a key ally to Trump during his campaign, reportedly spending over $100 million to help the Republican win and repeatedly boosting Trump’s candidacy on X, the platform he owns. Trump said Musk and another stalwart ally, businessman Vivek Ramaswamy, would lead a “Department of Government Efficiency (‘DOGE’)” a tongue-in-cheek reference to an internet meme and cryptocurrency. “Together, these two wonderful…

A false alarm of bomb threats in Jos, Plateau State’s capital, sent residents into a frenzy early this morning. Rumors of explosives planted in key locations within the city’s business district spread rapidly, causing widespread panic. However, the Plateau State police command swiftly intervened, dismissing the claims and reassuring residents of their safety. According to DSP Alfred Alabo, spokesperson for the police command, a report of a suspected improvised explosive device (IED) planted in a shallow hole, at Ahmadu Bello Way, beside the Old JUTH fence, prompted the swift response. Upon receiving the report, the State Commissioner of Police, CP…

A devastating mining site collapse in Bassa Local Government Area (LGA) of Plateau State has claimed the lives of at least 13 people. Dr. Joshua Riti, Chairman of the LGA, confirmed the incident to newsmen in Jos on Monday, expressing deep sadness over the loss of life. The collapse occurred last Saat a mining site located at the boundaries between Bassa, Jos South, and Jos North LGAs. Seven of the deceased hailed from Bassa LGA, with most of the victims being youths between 18 and 30 years old. Dr. Riti described the incident as “unfortunate,” stating that the young people…