Atsi Kefas, the sister of Taraba State governor, Agbu Kefas, was accidentally shot by a police escort during an attack by gunmen on Thursday, according to reports from Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency expert. The incident occurred along Kente Road in Wukari Local Government Area of Taraba State. Atsi was traveling with her mother, Jumai Kefas, when their convoy was ambushed by gunmen. In a bid to repel the attackers, a…

President Bola Tinubu has announced the appointment of chief executive officers (CEOs) for the National Universities Commission (NUC), the Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC) and the New Partnership for Africa Development (NEPAD). Special Adviser to the President(Information & Strategy), Bayo Onanuga, in a statement on Friday said the President also approved the renewal of the appointment of Fatima Umaru Shinkafi as the executive secretary of the Solid Minerals…

Poised to boost development in Ogun State ,Governor, Dapo Abiodun, today held a strategic meeting in Morocco with Dr Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), on how drive sustainable development in the state. In a statement shared on the Ogun State Government’s X page, G Abiodun lauded the AfDB for its role in fostering connections between sub-national governments and potential investors, as well as providing critical financial…

Gospel event ‘The Experience’ costs soar as organizers keep faith Pastor Ifeanyi Adefarasin revealed the 2024 edition of The Experience gospel concert cost nearly 8 times more, driven by a passion to uplift and honor God. At a press briefing on Friday to introduce the gospel artists scheduled to perform later that evening, Pastor Ifeanyi highlighted the dedication and vision behind the gathering. She reaffirmed the importance of the event…

The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Public Communication, Sunday Dare, addressed the rumours in a statement on his official X account on Thursday night. Recently, the governments of Nigeria and France signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop joint projects aimed at promoting and diversifying the critical minerals value chain in the solid minerals sectors of both countries. The MoU, signed during President Tinubu’s official…

The wife of President Bola Tinubu, Oluremi, has instituted an endowment fund of N50 million for the best graduating female students of Joseph Ayo Babalola University (JABU), Ikeji Arakeji, Osun State. Nigeria’s First Lady made the donation to the university following her conferment with an honorary doctoral degree during the 15th convocation ceremony of the institution. According to the president’s wife, who was represented by the First Lady of Ekiti…

Zamfara State has been hit by yet another bomb explosion, the third such incident reported within the span of a week. Two explosions occurred on the road between Dansadau and Malamawa, and another on Malele Road, causing significant damage and escalating fears among residents. Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama, a security expert, that the explosion inflicted severe destruction, though details about casualties or injuries remain unclear at the time of…

In a major crackdown, the military have recovered over 53 million litres of stolen crude oil and refined petroleum products valued at N57 billion in 2024. This was disclosed yesterday by Edward Buba, the Director of Defence Media Operations, during a press briefing in Abuja. He stressed the military’s commitment to combating oil theft, protecting national assets, and improving security across the country. Buba said the reports from the Defence…

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has described Nigeria’s criminal justice system as “weak, sick, and in need of a complete overhaul.” Egbetokun made this statement on Thursday during the 2024 Annual Lecture and Award Ceremony organized by the Crime Reporters Association of Nigeria (CRAN). He likened the justice system to a sick person in dire need of medical intervention. The IGP emphasized that the police alone cannot…

Nigeria has procured 12 pre-owned Alpha Jets from the French Air Force, Olusegun Dada, special assistant to President Bola Tinubu has said in social media. The jets were acquired through SOFEMA, a French military and aeronautics company. “All the 12 aircraft are ready for shipping,” Dada posted on X on Thursday, adding, “As of 2023, the Nigerian Air Force has 11 Alpha Jets in service.” Developed through a Franco-German collaboration,…

The Police Service Commission (PSC) has announced the dismissal of 19 officers for “gross misconduct,” in violation of the Commission’s rules and regulations. The dismissal of the officers announced on Friday was sequel to the decision made during the PSC’s plenary in Abuja, led by Chairman Hashimu Argungu, a retired Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG). The commission also downgraded the ranks of 19 other officers found guilty of various offenses.…

A kidnap kingpin and notorious cult leader, identified as Nkem ThankGod, who allegedly killed four policemen, a couple and committed sundry other crimes has been killed by men of the Rivers State Police Command. The 42-year-old murder suspect nicknamed 2man, who hailed from Ogbologbolo Community, Ahoada West Local Government Area of the state was also fingered in the murder of a youth leader. The state Commissioner of Police, Mustapha Mohammed,…