Panic erupted in Yankamaye community, Tsanyawa Local Government Area of Kano State, on Monday night after suspected gunmen invaded the area, killing three persons and forcing many residents to flee their homes. Eyewitnesses said the attackers stormed the community and opened fire indiscriminately at residents and houses, creating fear and confusion across the area. The…
The Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) has confirmed the death of its student, Favour Olaniyi, a year one student of Department of Surveying and Geoinformatics. This is contained in a statement on Sunday in Akure by Mr Adegbenro Adebanjo, the Director of Corporate Communication and Protocol, FUTA. Adebanjo said that the student was found…
President Bola Tinubu has approved the removal of Mr Saidu Mohammed as the Authority Chief Executive of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA). The President also approved the nomination of Mr Rabiu Umar as the new Chief Executive of the authority, subject to Senate confirmation. This is contained in a statement issued…
At least nine people have been abducted and one girl killed after suspected bandits ambushed a vehicle carrying schoolchildren in Kaduna State. The attack took place on Sunday morning shortly after the vehicle departed Akwando village en route to Kachia. Manasseh Samuel of the Kuturmi Unity Development Association said the vehicle, carrying about 25 passengers,…
Gunmen who abducted children from an orphanage and school near Kabba Junction in Lokoja have demanded ₦150 million for their release, authorities have said. The late-night raid in Kogi State left 26 people initially taken, including 24 children and two wives of the proprietor. A member of staff, Isah Hajarat, said the attack began at…
The Minister of Power, Mr Adebayo Adelabu, has formally tendered his resignation to focus on his governorship ambition in Oyo State. Adelabu also proposed the establishment of a coordinating minister for energy to drive integrated reforms across Nigeria’s power, gas, and related sectors. Mr Bolaji Tunji, Special Adviser to the Minister of Power on Strategic…
The Presidency on Wednesday said former Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, resigned from office and was not removed. It also clarified that former Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, similarly tendered his resignation. This is contained in a statement issued by Presidential Spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga,…
The Supreme Court on Wednesday reserved judgment in an appeal filed by David Mark, the National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) against Nafiu Bala, a former deputy national chairman of the party. Justice Lawal Garba who led the five-member panel of Justices made the announcement shortly after lawyers representing parties in the appeal…
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has reported a single confirmed case of COVID-19 in Cross River State, assuring the public that there is currently no sign of community transmission. According to Director-General Jide Idris, the affected individual has been placed in isolation and is undergoing treatment in line with national health protocols….
Bola Ahmed Tinubu has carried out a limited cabinet reshuffle, removing two ministers and appointing replacements as part of efforts to enhance government performance. According to an official memo signed by George Akume, Wale Edun has been replaced as Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy by Taiwo Oyedele, who previously held a…
