By Ochuko Akuopha ASABA – A violent clash arising from chieftaincy title conferment on an indigene of Aboh, headquarters of Ndokwa East Local Government Area, Delta State, has left one person dead and three others sustaining varying degrees of injuries in the community. The bloody clash that was between members of opposing factions in the…
By Lara Adejoro The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control announced that it destroyed over ₦120bn worth of seized products between July and December 2024 across the six geopolitical zones and the Federal Capital Territory. The agency also reassured Nigerians that measures are in place to safeguard their health before, during, and…
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed the death of two people and 15 others injured in a lone accident involving a Toyota Hiace bus at Saapade on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway. Mrs Florence Okpe, the Spokesperson of FRSC in Ogun confirmed the incident on Thursday in Abeokuta. Okpe noted that the accident occurred at…
Gov. Umar Namadi of Jigawa has announced the passing of his mother, Maryam Namadi on Wednesday. This is contained in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Hamisu Gumel, on Wednesday in Dutse. Maryam died in the early hours of Wednesday, Dec. 25, and was buried according to the Islamic rites in Kafinhausa town at…
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday congratulated Dr Abdullahi Ganduje, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as he clocked at 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…
By Chimaobi Nwaiwu Equipment and goods worth over N200.000,000, were Wednesday morning destroyed by fire outbreak at Ibokwu Street, by Old Market Road, Onitsha, Anambra State. The fire incident which was said to have started by 9:15 am when the shop owners were at home to celebrate Christmas, was prevented from spreading to nearby houses…
The Ogun State Police Command has deployed 7,777 officers across the state to improve security of lives and property during the Yuletide and beyond. A statement issued on Tuesday by the spokesperson for the command, Omolola Odutola, confirmed this. She said thee State Commissioner of Police, Lanre Ogunlowo would deploy operatives to key locations. Key…
By Lawrence Agbo Despite Christmas being one of the most popular holidays worldwide, not all churches celebrate it. Although many people celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ during this time, some churches and other religious institutions have chosen not to take part of the Christmas celebration due to its historical roots, or a desire for…
By Akanni Dorcas Christmas in Nigeria is a time for love, joy, and the kind of chaos that only Nigerians can deliver. It’s a day filled with laughter, family drama, and lots of food. Christmas in Nigeria is like no other; a melting pot of personalities that make the holiday unforgettable. From the food lovers…
By Stephen Angbulu About 1,200 victims of trafficking in Nigeria were reunited with their families in one year, according to the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons. NAPTIP revealed this in a three-year performance overview covering September 2021 to September 2024. Released in November 2024, the report details the tenure of its…
