Category: News

.. Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, said Russia launched 630 drones and about 740 bombs into the country, as the war between both countries rages on. In a statement released on Sunday on his official page on X, Zelenskyy also revealed that Russia launched 103 Shahed drones into Ukraine overnight in an attempt to “terrorise”…

.. BMI, the research arm of Fitch Solutions, has forecasted a wave of monetary easing by the Nigerian Central Bank and other central banks across Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) in 2025, citing expectations of declining inflation and enhanced monetary policy convergence in the region. In a report titled “Sub-Saharan Africa Macro Key Themes for 2025:…

The Special Assistant on Political Affairs to the Governor of Kaduna State, Rachael Averik, has allegedly escaped an assassination attempt in Southern Kaduna. Rachael disclosed this in a statement on her verified Facebook page and ‘Kaduna Political Affairs’, a popular forum where politicians and other citizens air their views. “The incident occurred between Tsauni Majidadi…

.. The Bishop of Ikot Ekpene Diocese of the Catholic Church, Most Reverend Camillus Umoh has called on Nigerians to shun all acts of divisiveness, hated and discrimination against each other. Preaching on the theme, ‘We Have Come from East to Worship the King’, culled from Matthew 2:1-12, at the first Sunday Service of…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) Northwest Reclamation Front (ANRF) has raised concerns over persistent security and economic challenges in the region, urging immediate action from relevant authorities. In a statement released on Sunday by the group’s coordinator, Malam Hisham Habib, the ANRF condemned the continued attacks by Lakurawa bandits in Kebbi State and other parts…

Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has declared a three-day mourning period over the death of the Secretary to the State Government, SSG, Tayo Oluwatuyi. According to the governor, the mourning period will run from Sunday, 5th January, 2025, to Tuesday, 7th January, 2025. While disclosing this during a condolence visit to the widow and…

.. The Katsina State Police Command has rescued 18 victims of kidnapping and recovered cattle that the bandits had stolen. The state’s police spokesperson, ASP Abubakar Sadiq, said on Sunday that the separate incident happened on January 3, 2025, along the Funtua-Gusau highway. The police were notified that four vehicles carrying eighteen passengers were…

.. Khamis Haruna, a 29-year-old groom, has been hospitalised after allegedly being poisoned by his 14-year-old bride two days after their wedding. Haruna, who said he and the teenager had been in a relationship for two years, expressed shock over the incident he said happened on Sunday, December 22, 2024, in Kiyawa Local Government…

.. A Human rights group has described Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s emergence as a testament to divine providence, emphasizing that leadership is ordained by God and not by man. The group, Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) was reacting to a recent statement by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT),…

.. The Lagos State Government on Sunday sealed three buildings on Adeniji Adele Road, Lagos Island, for dumping building materials on drainage channels. The affected properties are located at Numbers 65, 68, and 124. The Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, issued the order during an inspection tour of the area. Wahab…

.. The Board of Directors of Oando Plc has announced the appointment of Mr. Ademola Akinrele as the new Chairman of the Board, effective immediately following the conclusion of the Annual General Meeting on December 17, 2024. This was contained in the company’s notice to the Nigerian Exchange Limited seen by NewsNGR. The appointment…

.. The Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Landmark Beach Resort, Paul Onwuanibe said that the federal government has refused to compensate the company nearly nine months after the demolition of his over $200m beach resort in Oniru, Lagos State. Onwuanibe said the action is enough to scare foreign direct investors from investing their…

Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has approved a series of strategic appointments designed to enhance his administration’s capacity to deliver effective governance. In a statement released by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the appointments take immediate effect and reflect the administration’s commitment to good governance and infrastructure development. Among the key…

Nollywood drug busts as well as the arrest of a prominent filmmaker are a few of the major wins for the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency as they continue their impressive track record against drug trafficking. Femi Babafemi, Director of Media and Advocacy, provided these comments on Sunday, January 5, 2025 at the agency headquarters…

.. Over seven persons have been rescued from a collapsed 3-storey building under construction at Aboga along the Igwuruta-Etche road in Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State. It is the 4th building collapse in the State within three months.Eyewitnesses said the incident occurred around 1:30pm on Saturday while construction work was going on.…

The Nigerian Red Cross Society, Kano branch, has raised concerns over the rising number of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) seeking refuge in the state. Many of the displaced are forced to live in markets, motor parks, and un some cases, schools, as they struggle to find shelter. Alhaji Musa D. Abdullahi, branch Secretary of the…

.. The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) recorded a bullish start to 2025, with a total turnover of 2.62 billion shares valued at N69.74bn traded in 47,953 deals during the first week of the year. This performance marked a significant increase compared to the previous week’s turnover of 1.39 billion shares worth N52.02bn in 33,411…

The Nigerian Army has clarified the arrest and detention of a Point of Sale, POS operator, Nansak Selbar, in Plateau State.The Army is accusing the POS operator of facilitating kidnappings and receiving ransom payments for terrorist groups. The Army dismissed claims that Major General Nansak Shagaya risks a N100 million punishment for allegedly detaining Selbar…

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) announced that its operatives have arrested a wanted drug kingpin and Lagos socialite, 61-year-old Alhaja Aishat Feyisara Ajoke Elediye. According to NDLEA, Elediye was apprehended on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, in her mansion in the Okota area of Lagos, following the interception of a truckload of illicit drug…

The Northern Elders’ Forum (NEF) has accused President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration of displaying a troubling disregard for patriotic voices against the tax reforms agenda of the administration. The NEF urged the government to halt the proposed Tax Reform Bills before the National Assembly, citing concerns of unfairness and potential economic impact. A statement issued…