A tragic incident cast a shadow over the annual Christmas procession in Gombe State on Wednesday when a vehicle rammed into participants, leaving many injured. The unfortunate event occurred near the Women’s Centre, opposite Orji Estate, along the busy Gombe-Bauchi expressway. The Christmas procession, a cherished tradition among the Christian community in Gombe, sees participants pay homage to the Emir of Gombe, Alhaji Shehu Abubakar, and Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya.…

President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday congratulated the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr Abdullahi Ganduje, as he clocked 75. Tinubu commended Ganduje for his leadership, dedication, and contributions to the development of Kano State and Nigeria. In a statement released in Abuja by the President’s spokesman, Mr Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu acknowledged Ganduje’s exemplary stewardship as the ruling party’s National Chairman which had led to electoral victories. He…

A military airstrike targeting the Lakurawa terrorist group has reportedly claimed the lives of several villagers and left many injured in Silame Local Government Area of Sokoto State. The incident, which occurred at approximately 7 a.m. on Wednesday, affected the communities of Gidan Sama and Rumtuwa. Residents revealed that the two villages are situated near Surame Forest, a known hideout for the Lakurawa group and other bandits. Malam Yahya, a…

Goods and equipment valued at over ₦200 million were lost in a devastating fire outbreak early Wednesday morning at Ibokwu Street, near Old Market Road, Onitsha, Anambra State. According to reports, the fire broke out around 9:15 a.m. when most shop owners were away celebrating Christmas. Efforts of concerned individuals contained the fire and prevented it from spreading to nearby shops and residential buildings. However, fire service officials failed to…

Workers in the employ of the Lagos State University, LASU, operating under the aegis of the Joint Action Committee, JAC, have suspended their industrial following the meeting of two or three of their demands by the state government.The workers are the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities, SSANU, the National Association of Academic Technologists, NAAT, and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and…

Vice President Kashim Shettima has reaffirmed the federal government’s commitment to improving the welfare of Nigerians. In his Christmas message posted on X page by his spokesperson, Stanley Nkwocha, the Vice President emphasised that national security and economic transformation as top priorities under the President Bola Tinubu -led administration. Shettima urged citizens to embrace unity and national cohesion during the festive season. He described Nigeria’s diversity as its greatest strength,…

Osun State House of Assembly has officially passed the 2025 Appropriation Bill, raising the total budget to N427.7 billion from the initial N390 billion presented by Governor Ademola Adeleke. The increase reflects the Assembly’s commitment to addressing key developmental priorities and ensuring adequate funding for critical sectors. This milestone was announced on Monday through a statement issued by Olamide Tiamiyu, Chief Press Secretary to the Speaker. The statement confirmed the…

In a chilling case that has shocked residents of Delta State, the Police Command has arrested Mr. Efe Onoetiyi, a 30-year-old man accused of murdering his best friend, Paulinus Okon, after allegedly embezzling over N50 million he got from him. Addressing journalists on Monday, the Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, CP Abaniwonda Olufemi, described the incident as particularly tragic and outlined the gruesome details of the crime during a…

The Federal High Court in Abuja ordered the remand of four individuals accused of terrorism, allegedly connected to the notorious bandit leader, Bello Turji. The presiding judge, Justice Emeka Nwite, on Monday, directed that the suspects be held at Kuje Correctional Centre pending further trial proceedings. The defendants, Musa Muhammad Kamarawa, Abubakar Hashimu (also known as Doctor), Samuel Chinedu, and Lucky Chukwuma were formally arraigned on an 11 count charge…

A 10-year-old boy, Tasi’u Abdullahi, was brutally murdered by his kidnappers at the Rikkos community in the Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State. Abdullahi was said to have been killed after his parents paid N150,000 as part of the ransom demanded. The lifeless body of the boy was, however, discovered in a sack on Friday near his family’s house. The deceased’s uncle, Aliyu Muhammad, told newsmen on Tuesday…

An unnamed top Catholic priest and several officials of the Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Maitama, Abuja, were on Tuesday arrested following a tragic stampede that claimed 10 lives during a charity food distribution event. The incident, which occurred at the church’s premises, has led to widespread criticism with sources confirming that those detained will remain in custody and could spend Christmas behind bars. The arrests follow demands by the Islamic…

Nigeria and Saudi Arabia are advancing plans to strengthen their economic partnership, focusing on enhancing export credit, insurance frameworks, and market access. This development follows a series of high-level meetings held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, as outlined in a statement issued by the Federal Ministry of Finance on Tuesday. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, led a delegation to the Kingdom on behalf…