NSA confirms escape of Binance executive
The Office of the National Security Adviser (NSA) has confirmed the arrest of a personnel responsible for the escape from lawful custody, Nadeem Anjarwalla, an executive of cryptocurrency platform, Binance. Anjarwalla is a suspect in the Federal Government’s ongoing probe into Binance activities in Nigeria. But the NSA Office said in a Monday statement by […]
FG Confirms No Ransom Paid for Freed Schoolchildren in Kaduna
In a resolute stance against ransom payments for the release of abducted victims, the Federal Government of Nigeria has reiterated that no ransom was paid to secure the freedom of the recently kidnapped schoolchildren from Kuriga village in Kaduna State. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, disclosed this to State House correspondents on […]
FEC approves RHIDF to facilitate development
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) chaired by President Bola Tinubu, has approved the Renewed Hope Infrastructure Development Fund to facilitate effective infrastructure development across the pivotal areas of agriculture, transportation, ports, aviation, energy, healthcare, and education in Nigeria. Briefing state house correspondents after the FEC meeting, the Special Assistant to the President on Revenue and […]
Veteran Nollywood Actor Amaechi Muonagor Passes Away at 62
Veteran Nollywood actor, Amaechi Muonagor, has died at the age of 62 after a prolonged illness. This was disclosed by a social commentator, Morris Monye, via his X handle, on Sunday. Muonagor was said to have suffered kidney failure and was on dialysis. The sudden news of his demise comes just few days after a […]
Team Nigeria finishes second on medals table in 13th African Games
The Federal Government has hailed the outstanding performance of Team Nigeria in the just concluded 13th African Games in Ghana. Team Nigeria finished second on the medals table behind Egypt with 47 gold, 33 silver and 40 bronze medals. The Minister of Sports Development, Sen. John Owan Enoh, who conveyed President Bola Tinubu’s congratulatory message […]
Team Nigeria finishes second on medals table in 13th African Games
The Federal Government has hailed the outstanding performance of Team Nigeria in the just concluded 13th African Games in Ghana. Team Nigeria finished second on the medals table behind Egypt with 47 gold, 33 silver and 40 bronze medals. The Minister of Sports Development, Sen. John Owan Enoh, who conveyed President Bola Tinubu’s congratulatory message […]
Faye takes early lead in Senegal presidential polls
Senegal’s Opposition leader Bassirou Diomaye Faye has emerged as favourite to win the presidential election, after several rivals conceded. Millions of Voters who had a choice of 19 candidates took part in a peaceful vote on Sunday, and early results also led to five opposition candidates declaring 44-year-old Mr Faye, who had been in jail […]
DHQ Confirms rescued 137 Kuriga school pupils in Zamfara
The Armed Forces of Nigeria on Sunday confirmed that collaboration with local authorities and government agencies across the country led to the rescue of 137 pupils of LEA School Kuriga in Chikun LG of Kaduna State. The Director Defence Media Operations, Maj. Gen. Edward Buba, in a statement revealed that the victims, comprising 76 females […]
University workers end warning strike
The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) has announced the conclusion of its seven-day warning strike, aiming to provide the government with an opportunity to address pressing issues. During a virtual stakeholders forum organized by the Education Writers Association of Nigeria (EWAN) in Lagos on Sunday, SSANU President Mr. Mohammed Ibrahim declared the end […]
Mohbad family to conduct separate autopsy in US
The family of late singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, aka Mohbad has revealed plans to conduct a separate autopsy and toxicology test as part of efforts to determine the cause of the deceased’s death. The head of the family’s legal team, Monisola Odumosu, who disclosed this said the family was planning to file an application at the […]
