In a determined effort to alleviate food shortages and ease the plight of flood-stricken communities, Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, on Monday, launched the distribution of 100 trucks of food items donated by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The flag-off ceremony took place in Ngala Local Government Area, one of the regions hardest hit by recent flooding that severed the area from the rest of the country. The relief items,…

Former police officer, Inspector Edith Uduma, has issued a heart-wrenching threat to end her life along with her children following her termination from the police force. Uduma claims her dismissal was a direct consequence of exposing an alleged rape incident involving a colleague. The situation has garnered significant public attention, with Uduma emphasizing that her side of the story has not been heard in the media. The controversy began when…

The Benin Kingdom, Oba Ewuare II, the revered Oba of Benin, alongside the Benin Traditional Council, is poised to withdraw the legal actions they initiated against the Edo State government. This shift comes after Governor Monday Okpebholo made a landmark decision on Sunday to restore the full statutory rights of the Oba and dismantle the policies imposed by the previous administration under Governor Godwin Obaseki. The announcement was made through…

Governor Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto has approved a monthly maintenance allowance of N200,000 for each school principal. This announcement was made during the Sokoto State 2025 Citizens Budget Discussion, which took place on Monday at the Sultan Abubakar Maccido Institute of Quranic and General Studies. The governor’s decision comes as a response to appeals made by various stakeholders in the education sector. Notably, former Deputy Governor Chiso Abdullahi urged the state…

The Nigerian unemployment rate has dropped to 4.3 per cent in the second quarter of 2024, indicating a significant improvement in labour market conditions. This latest statistic, released on Monday by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), signifies a decrease from the previous quarter’s rate of 5.3 per cent and represents a gradual recovery from 5.0 per cent recorded in the third quarter of 2023. The report provides a comprehensive…

The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Didi Walson-Jack, addressed the public on Monday, affirming that the investigation initiated by the Federal Government, aimed at identifying civil servants who are still receiving salaries while residing abroad, is currently in progress. In a clear response to allegations suggesting the discontinuation of this critical investigation, Walson-Jack emphasized the government’s unwavering commitment to addressing the issue. She remarked that individuals who…

The officers of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) and other emergency responders have rescued a yet-to-be-identified driver whose 40-foot container collapsed on his Toyota Camry at Mile 2, along the road to Apapa. LASTMA in a statement on its X page on Monday said the Toyota Camry was severely damaged. The incident occurred when the container, which was heavily loaded, fell onto the car, trapping the driver inside.…

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Ondo/Ekiti Area Command has reiterated its commitment to fostering a business-friendly environment to boost trade facilitation and promote economic growth in Nigeria.  This assurance was given by the Command’s Area Controller, Comptroller Morenikeji Bewaji, during a visit from delegates of the Africa Association of Professional Freight Forwarders and Logistics of Nigeria (APFFLON) at the Command’s headquarters in Akure. In a press statement by the Deputy…

An Indian group, Padiyath Healthcare, has revealed that the new health initiative to be executed in Nigeria will be a world-class cancer hospital in western Africa with an affordable cost. The sum of $100 million has been proposed for investment in Nigeria’s healthcare sector. The chairman of the group, Hazeeb Padiyath, made this known after Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Nigeria. The aim of this investment is to provide…

Access Bank has categorically denied claims suggesting that a sum of N500 million is unaccounted for in a customer’s account. This statement was released on Sunday via the bank’s official social media channels, firmly asserting the institution’s commitment to ethical banking practices and customer satisfaction. The controversy arose from a viral video posted by social media influencer Vincent Otse, known widely as VeryDarkMan. In this video, Otse accused Access Bank…

The Catholic Archbishop of Sokoto Diocese, Bishop Matthew Kukah, has criticized Nigeria’s leadership history, describing President Bola Tinubu, former President Muhammadu Buhari, and many past leaders as products of an “accidental leadership cycle.” Speaking in Abuja during the commissioning of the new Start-Rite School building and the 4th Amaka Ndoma-Egba Memorial Lecture, Kukah argued that several Nigerian leaders assumed power without adequate preparation, especially in a world with increasingly complex…

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has expressed deep sorrow and solidarity with the Catholic community across the state in light of the recent passing of Monsignor Thomas Oleghe, who holds the title of the oldest Catholic priest in Nigeria. Monsignor Oleghe breathed his last at the remarkable age of 104 years on the morning of Sunday, November 24, 2024. In an official press statement released on Monday by the…