Lobi Stars: Three Former Vice Chairmen Ordered to Refund ₦2.445 Billion
A recent White Paper report released by the Benue State government has revealed that three former vice chairmen of Lobi Stars Football Club, Makurdi, are required to refund a staggering ₦2.445 billion to the club’s coffers. This development follows…
Nigeria Records 100 Deaths, N67.1 Billion Loss to Fire Outbreaks in 2024
The Federal Fire Service has revealed that Nigeria suffered significant losses due to fire outbreaks in 2024. According to the service, 100 lives were lost, and properties worth N67.1 billion were destroyed in various fire incidents across the…
House of Reps Committee Expresses Displeasure Over Poor Funding of Environment Ministry
The House of Representatives Committee on Environment has condemned the poor release of funds to the Ministry of Environment in the 2024 budget. Chairman Julius Pondi expressed disappointment during a presentation by Minister of Environment…
Benue Community Deserted As Suspected Herdsmen Kidnap, Kill Prominent Farmer Despite Ransom Payment
Residents of Akor and neighboring villages in Nzorov Council Ward of Guma Local Government Area of Benue State have fled their homes following the gruesome murder of a prominent farmer, Mr. Terzungwe Shaku, by suspected herdsmen. According to…
ACP Daniel Amah Embraces Islam After Rejecting $200,000 Bribe
In a remarkable turn of events, Assistant Commissioner of Police Daniel Amah, renowned for his integrity in rejecting a $200,000 bribe, has converted to Islam. The ceremony took place at the palace of the Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II, where…
Telecom Tariffs to Increase, But Not by 100% – Minister
The Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, has announced that telecom tariffs will increase, but not by the proposed 100% hike. Tijani made this disclosure during an interview with journalists on Wednesday,…
Italian Journalist Cecilia Sala Freed from Iranian Detention
After three weeks of detention in Iran, Italian journalist Cecilia Sala has been released and is heading back home, Italian officials announced on Wednesday. Sala’s arrest on December 19, 2024, for allegedly violating Islamic law, sparked…
Corps Members to Receive N77,000 Monthly Allowance
The Director General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General YD Ahmed, has announced that corps members will soon start receiving a new monthly allowance of N77,000. This development was revealed during the commissioning of a…
New Commandant Takes Helm at Katsina State Command of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps
Aminu Datti Ahmad has assumed office as the new Commandant of the Katsina State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), succeeding Jamilu Abdu Indabawa. This development was made public in a statement by the…
Ogun Police Arrest Three for Hacking, Defrauding CID Head’s Family and Friends of N1.1 Million
The Ogun State Police Command has apprehended three suspects for hacking into the WhatsApp account of Deputy Commissioner of Police Bode Ojajuni, head of the state’s Criminal Investigation Department, and defrauding his family and friends of…