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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the establishment of a Federal Polytechnic in Gwarinpa, Abuja, naming the institution after himself. The institution, to be called the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Polytechnic, aims to enhance technological, vocational, and entrepreneurial training in line with national education policies. The decision was communicated in a letter dated January 16, 2025,…

The Yobe State Police Command has apprehended a suspected bandits’ kingpin believed to be behind a robbery attack in Ngalda, Fika Local Government Area. The spokesperson for the command, SP Dungus Abdulkarim, confirmed the arrest in a statement on Tuesday in Damaturu. According to him, a locally made pistol and three cartridges were recovered during…

The Yobe State Police Command has successfully neutralized three armed robbers involved in a violent robbery at Ngalda Market. The robbers had earlier killed seven people, injured 11, and stolen N16.5 million. According to the command’s spokesperson, SP Dungus Abdulkarim, the robbers were intercepted during a gunfight with police operatives. Three of the suspects were…

Former U.S. President Donald Trump, in an executive order issued on Monday, reinstated the death penalty for severe crimes. The order, titled “Restoring the Death Penalty and Protecting Public Safety,” emphasizes the need to enforce capital punishment as a deterrent and response to heinous acts of violence. The move reverses several policies enacted by his…

The Yobe State Police Command has arrested a suspected bandit kingpin in connection with a deadly robbery attack on Ngalda Market in Fika Local Government Area. The attack, which occurred on Monday, claimed seven lives, left 11 others injured, and resulted in the theft of approximately N16.5 million. In a statement issued on Tuesday in…

Tragedy has struck the family of Olatunji Disu, the Commissioner of Police for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), with the devastating loss of his son in a fatal car accident on Monday. The tragic event has left Disu and his family in deep sorrow. While the exact circumstances of the young man’s death are still…

Abuja youths stage a peaceful protest demanding justice for murdered corps member Salome Adaidu. Protesters call for swift action and accountability from authorities to ensure justice is served. The tragic case has sparked widespread outrage, with demands to end violence against young women. Youths in Abuja staged a peaceful protest on Monday, calling for justice…

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday to withdraw the United States from the World Health Organization (WHO), citing dissatisfaction with the organization’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. Addressing the media at the White House shortly after his inauguration, Trump accused the WHO of mismanagement, stating, “World Health ripped us off,” and highlighted…

In the last few days, the social media space in Benue South Senatorial District has been awash with a trending list of proposed new states in the country. The story has it that over 20 new states have been approved by the federal government and the proposed Apa State is missing. While the report is…

Pastor Idowu Iluyomade, former Senior Pastor of the City of David parish at the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), has launched his personal ministry, ‘The Family Fellowship.’ Iluyomade was suspended from RCCG in 2024, following undisclosed reasons, though it was widely believed to be linked to his management of the Trinity Tower project and…

Xiaomi Nigeria is set to unveil the much-anticipated Redmi Note 14 series this January, according to reliable internal sources. Over the years, the Redmi Note series has established itself as a favorite among Nigerians, particularly the younger generation. Renowned for its perfect combination of advanced features, stylish design, and affordability, the series consistently meets the…

Rev. Fr. Daniel Okanatotor Oghenerukevwe, a priest of the Catholic Diocese of Warri, has renounced his celibacy vows and priestly calling to marry Dora Chichah in Dallas, USA. The marriage took place on December 29, 2024, at the Stream of Joy Church, despite the priest’s request in November 2024 to be released from his canonical…

A tragic boat accident on the Bonny-Port Harcourt sea route has claimed the lives of three people, including a toddler. The incident occurred on Sunday evening when a passenger boat, traveling from Port Harcourt to Bonny in Rivers State, capsized due to a windstorm near the Yellow Platform, close to Bonny Island. The boat, carrying…

Bobrisky Slams EFCC, Labels Them Nigeria’s ‘Most Wicked’ Organisation Controversial Nigerian transgender influencer, Bobrisky, has branded the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) as the most wicked organisation in Nigeria. Bobrisky made this remark in response to the EFCC’s appeal for public empathy following the death of one of its officials during a night raid…

The father of Timilehin Ajayi, a gospel singer accused of murdering corps member Salome Adaidu, has called for his son’s release. Ajayi, known for his 2020 album God of the Earth, was arrested in Agwan Sarki, Orozo, near the Federal Capital Territory, after being charged with the brutal killing of Adaidu. He was reportedly found…

Nigerian telephone subscribers will face higher costs for data and airtime as the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) approved a 50% tariff increase for telecom operators on Monday. In a statement, NCC spokesperson Reuben Muoka explained that the adjustment, while lower than the over 100% increase requested by some network operators, was made in consideration of…

This report is based on information gathered from black market FX operators. Specifically, the traders noted that they buy FX from customers at an average of N1655/$1 and sell for N1665/$1. However, they added that the rate could sometimes vary depending on the transaction, cash, or transfer form. that is to say, you will likely…

50% Tariff Increase for Telecom OperatorsThe Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has approved a tariff increase for telecommunications operators, raising rates by up to 50%. This decision follows requests by network providers to adjust tariffs in response to market conditions, though the increase is far lower than the more than 100% originally proposed by some operators.…

The Adamawa State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) confiscated 4,880 kilograms of illicit drugs and arrested 536 suspected offenders in 2024. State Commander Agboalu Samson revealed this during a press briefing in Yola on Monday, noting that 518 of the suspects were males, while 18 were females. The seized drugs included…

Pastor William Kumuyi, the General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry, participated in the Inauguration Praise and Prayer Convocation held ahead of Donald Trump’s inauguration as the 47th President of the United States. The event, organized by Jim Garlow’s Well Versed World ministry in collaboration with Tony Perkins of the Family Research Council, took…

Nigerian disc jockey Oluwaforijimi Amu, widely known as DJ Jimmy Jatt, has revealed that he lost his sight in 2020. The veteran DJ shared his story during a recent episode of Channels TV’s Rubbin’ Minds, hosted by Ebuka Obi-Uchendu. He recounted how he was diagnosed with chronic kidney disease after undergoing surgery to restore his…

Residents of Shavoh, a neighborhood in Jalingo, the Taraba State capital, are currently gripped by fear after reports of suspected gunmen patrolling the area on Sunday night. Eyewitnesses who spoke to reporters claimed that the unidentified individuals, armed with dangerous weapons, were also seen monitoring homes during the early hours of Monday. The situation has…

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) announced that troops of Operation Fansan Yamma neutralized the son of notorious terrorist leader Bello Turji and several of his fighters during a major clearance operation on January 17, 2025. The operation targeted key areas, including Shinkafi, Kagara, Fakai, Moriki, Maiwa, and Chindo, leading to the destruction of a terrorist logistics…

Akogwu was renowned for his courageous reporting, particularly in Nigeria’s northern region, where he uncovered breaking stories and events. His work primarily focused on human rights and social issues. Boko Haram claimed responsibility for the bombings Akogwu was investigating when he was killed. Although his murder was widely condemned, and many called for justice, 13…

A commercial motorcyclist has been shot dead by a suspected passenger along Asa Road in Otukpo, the headquarters of Otukpo Local Government Area in Benue State. The body of the victim, identified as Daniel, was discovered on Saturday by passersby in Otukpo. The victim was reportedly conveying a passenger to Asa Junction when he was…