The Zamfara Fire Service has confirmed the death of 17 Aljmajiri pupils in a fire incident that also left 16 others injured at Kaura Namoda Local Government Area of the state. The Executive Secretary of the State Fire Service Board, Bello Sani, said the fire started at midnight on Wednesday. He explained that the blaze…
Nigeria’s military leadership has launched a review into the alleged withdrawal of soldiers from a school in Kebbi State shortly before suspected terrorists abducted dozens of students. The Defence Headquarters expressed worry over the attack in a statement on Sunday, saying it was “deeply concerned” about the abduction of 25 girls from Government Girls Comprehensive…
A coalition of northern youth forums has hailed Nigeria’s Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Matawalle, for what they describe as bold and pragmatic reforms in the country’s security sector. In a statement on Thursday, the forum’s chairman, Ismaila Muhammad, said the minister’s policies are reshaping Nigeria’s defence strategy and restoring confidence in the…
An Abuja High Court on Monday adjourned until June 2 for continuation of trial of a former governor of Taraba, Darius Ishaku charged with 15 counts of criminal breach of trust, conspiracy and conversion of public funds to the tune of N27 billion. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on behalf of the Federal…
Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) have raised their short message service (SMS) alert charges by 50 per cent with effect from today, May 1. Among the banks are Guaranty Trust Bank, Ecobank as well as others that have informed their customers of the increase of the charges to N6 per one SMS. While GTBank announced a…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has announced the successful completion of the Awodi-07 appraisal and exploration well by Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL), describing the results as a significant boost to confidence in the Joint Venture’s asset portfolio. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reported that the Awodi-07 well is situated in the…
President Bola Tinubu has approved the redeployment of four Federal Permanent Secretaries. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that this is part of ongoing efforts to reposition the Federal Civil Service for improved performance and service delivery. Mrs Esther Walson-Jack, Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HCSF), announced the redeployments in a…
The Director of the United Nations Counter-Terrorism Centre (UNCCT), Mr Mauro Miedico, has commended the efforts of the Nigerian Government in counter-terrorism and support for the victims. Miedico made the commendation via a video message at the launch of the Model Legal Provisions (MLP) for Victims of Terrorism at the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC),…
The Lagos State Police Command has reiterated its plan to arrest political activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, over alleged intentions to incite violent protests in the state. Commissioner of Police Olohundare Jimoh made the statement on Monday during a strategic security meeting at the Command Headquarters in Ikeja, noting that Sowore had failed…
A suspected ritualist, Obi-Levi Obieze, 40, was on Wednesday arraigned before the Enugu North Magistrates’ Court over alleged kidnapping and ritual killings in Enugu State. Obieze, popularly known as “E dey play, E dey show,” was arraigned alongside Sebastine Offor, 64, and Ejike Odinwamkpa, 38. The trio faces a three-count charge bordering on conspiracy, kidnapping,…
