Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists have reportedly kidnapped Rev. Fr. Daniel Afina, a Catholic priest, along with nine others after fatally shooting one person on the Gwoza-Limankara Road in Borno State. A confidential source informed that Rev. Afina, who oversees a Christian NGO, was returning from Mubi in a vehicle with two colleagues when they were ambushed….
By Amina Samuel,Kaduna Security forces in Kaduna State have rescued 23 kidnapped victims following a joint operation against armed bandits in Kajuru Local Government Area (LGA). According to a statement released by the Kaduna State Police Command on Sunday evening,the operation was carried out by the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Kajuru Division alongside military…
Bayern Munich’s Harry Kane has provided insights into his initial experiences in the Bundesliga, suggesting that the atmosphere in the German top-flight is distinctively different from that of the Premier League. Following a successful debut and a goal on his first appearance, Kane expressed his appreciation for the dynamic crowd engagement during the match, highlighting…
The Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), has expressed its profound appreciation to President Bola Tinubu, for the recent signing of the tax reform bills and the commission`s bill. Dr Muhammed Shehu, Chairman of the commission said this in Abuja on Monday, in his commendation message to the President, on the bills. Shehu said…
Hon. Benjamin Kalu, Deputy Speaker of Nigeria’s House of Representatives, has paid tribute to the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, whose death he described as a profound loss to Nigeria and the wider world. In his statement, Kalu highlighted Buhari’s legacy of personal integrity and his well-known intolerance for indiscipline—a hallmark of both his military…
The spokesperson for Hajj Transport and Logistics, Saleh Al-Zuwaid, said that 62 air carriers operated 3,314 Hajj flights, transporting pilgrims from 238 destinations in 71 countries. Addressing a press briefing at the Hajj Media Operations Centre in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, Al-Zuwaid highlighted the efficient reception of pilgrims, ensuring a smooth flow of arrivals and movements….
A coalition of political heavyweights in Nigeria is quietly seeking to draft former President Goodluck Jonathan into the 2027 presidential contest, according to sources familiar with the matter. Key figures including former Senate President David Mark and ex-Kaduna State governor Nasir el-Rufai are expected to meet Jonathan within days to persuade him to consider a…
Amb John Metchie, the Deputy Commander General of the Nigeria Forest Security Service (NFSS), on Wednesday urged Gov. Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau, to empower guards of the service to protect the people. Metchie made the call while reacting to the recent killing of over 50 people in Plateau in Abuja. The commander said he was…
Trinity University, Yaba, Lagos State, produced 28 first class students in the 2023/2024 academic session, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Clement Kolawole, has said. Kolawole said at a news conference in Lagos on Monday that the 28 students were among the 122 students to be awarded Bachelor’s Degree at the university’s Third Convocation Ceremonies, which would start…
Guaranty Trust Holding Company (GTCO), says it will begin the deduction of Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD fee from the airtime balance of its customers from June 18. The bank in a message to its customers on Wednesday, said the N6.98 fee would no longer be deducted from customers’ bank account balance. ”Dear Customer, please…
