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.

The police have announced the death, on Monday, of 10 persons at the Yanfari village in Taura Local Government Area of Jigawa State. Confirming the accident in a statement on Tuesday, Jigawa State Police Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Lawan Shiisu Adam, said it had begun an investigation into the auto crash. He said, “The Jigawa State Police Command regrets to announce that on November 11, 2024, at about 2130hrs,…

A prophetess, Mrs Folashade Adekola, has been arrested by the Ondo State Police Command, over the death of a woman, Jumoke Adesuwa and her newborn baby inside the church. Confirming the incident on Tuesday, the state Police Public Relations Officer, Funmilayo Odunlami, said the prophetess was arrested and taken to the State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department for further investigation. It was gathered on Tuesday that the deceased bled to…

Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, has pledged support for Nigeria’s economic reform initiatives.   Bayo Onanuga, in a statement on behalf of President Bola Tinubu, revealed that the assurance was given during a meeting between the two leaders on Monday in Riyadh. The meeting occurred on the sidelines of the Joint Arab-Islamic Summit. Discussions between President Tinubu and the Crown Prince…

A United States court has reissued an order for the arrest of Allen Onyema, the Chairman and CEO of Air Peace Limited over a $20 million fraud case that has been pending against him for five years. According to Premium Times, the federal district court for Northern Georgia, Atlanta, renewed the arrest warrant on 9 October, following the addition of more charges to the case against Onyema and his co-defendant,…

President Bola Tinubu has returned to Abuja after an official visit to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where he participated in the Joint Arab-Islamic Summit.   The president touched down at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, on Tuesday at approximately 8:00 p.m., where members of his administration warmly received him. Among those welcoming him were Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila; Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale…

Niger Republic wants Russian firms to invest in uranium and other natural resource production, its mining minister said on Wednesday, amid an ongoing dispute with former colonial master France.French nuclear group Orano halted uranium output in Niger last month as relations soured with the military junta that seized power in July 2023.”We have already met with Russian companies that are interested in coming to explore and exploit Niger’s natural resources……

The Federal Government has suspended 13 students of the Federal Government College in Enugu State for six-weeks for alleged bullying in the school.This is contained in a statement in Abuja on Wednesday by the Director of Press and Public Relations in the ministry, Folashade Boriowo.The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa ordered the suspension of the students based on a viral video showing some students of the school engaging in…

African leaders said categorically on Tuesday at the World Leaders Climate Action Summit (WLCAS) in Baku, Azerbaijan’s capital, that they are taking steps to reduce carbon emissions but will be unable to meet climate goals without funding from wealthier nations.”We cannot reach our climate goals alone, we call on our global partners to honour their commitments ensuring accessible concessional financing for sustainable development in Africa without unsustainable debt,” Ghana’s President…

In what some observers see as a potential nod to his political benefactors, Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has nominated Cyril Oshiomhole, son of the prominent political figure and former governor Adams Oshiomhole, as Commissioner for Health. This nomination, alongside other appointments, has sparked a wave of speculation across Edo State, with many citizens questioning whether the governor’s decisions are rooted in merit or political loyalty. Adams Oshiomhole, a…

The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has launched a major initiative to clear water hyacinths and other debris from Lagos’ busy water channels. The clearance project, which began this week, is part of efforts to ensure smooth and safe navigation for boat operators and passengers as holiday travel ramps up. According to a statement released on Wednesday, November 13, the Lagos Area Manager of NIWA, Sarat Braimah, explained that the…