Former Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ibrahim Idris, popularly known as Ibro, has died in the United Kingdom at the age of 77. Idris reportedly died on Sunday, Sept. 20,, with reports of his death emerging from sources close to the former governor. Multiple Nigerian media reports have confirmed the development. The late politician served asContinueContinue reading “Breaking: Ex-Kogi Gov, Ibrahim Idris is dead”
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Okeigbo Concerned Youths eulogize Akintayo, Adefulire for community projects
The Okeigbo Concerned Youths has commended individuals who have continued to demonstrate genuine commitment to the development of Okeigbo through projects and interventions that directly touch the lives of the people, describing such gestures as investments in the future of the community. The group particularly eulogised Mr. Akintayo Adefiranye for the completed Information and CommunicationContinueContinue reading “Okeigbo Concerned Youths eulogize Akintayo, Adefulire for community projects”
IBB denies ownership of controversial gold mining site after survivor named him
Former military Head of State, Gen. Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (Rtd.), popularly known as IBB, has denied any connection with the gold-mining site in Niger State where 37 suspected illegal miners were arrested before dying in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). The denial followed a claim by a survivor, MalamContinueContinue reading “IBB denies ownership of controversial gold mining site after survivor named him”
Survivor recounts ordeal, causes of death of other miners in NSCDC custody in Niger
A surviving miner has alleged that a substance was sprayed inside a detention cell while he and other suspected illegal miners were in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Minna, Niger State. The miner made the allegation while recounting his experience in custody during a visit to the stateContinueContinue reading “Survivor recounts ordeal, causes of death of other miners in NSCDC custody in Niger”
FG constitutes 10-man committee to investigate deaths of 37 suspected miners, suspends 20 NSCDC officers
The Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has constituted a ten-member independent committee to investigate the reported deaths of 37 suspected miners held by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Niger State Command. The action follows a directive by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for a comprehensive, transparent and unhindered investigation into theContinueContinue reading “FG constitutes 10-man committee to investigate deaths of 37 suspected miners, suspends 20 NSCDC officers”
Atiku slams Tinubu over proposed electricity subsidy removal in 2027
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has expressed concerns over plans by President Bola Tinubu’s administration to remove electricity subsidy from 2027. Atiku noted that households and businesses were already struggling with high electricity costs and the removal of fuel subsidy. The African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate spoke at a news conference in Abuja on Friday.ContinueContinue reading “Atiku slams Tinubu over proposed electricity subsidy removal in 2027”
Ondo Herbal Concortion: Death toll rises to 48, 182 cases as high methanol detected in samples – NAFDAC
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has detected high concentrations of methanol in suspected locally prepared alcoholic and herbal concoctions linked to a growing health crisis in Ondo State. NAFDAC said on Friday that the number of deaths associated with the incident had risen to 48, while 182 cases hadContinueContinue reading “Ondo Herbal Concortion: Death toll rises to 48, 182 cases as high methanol detected in samples – NAFDAC”
APC accuses Atiku of compromising Nigeria over Mambilla project
…..Demands his exit from 2027 race The All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council has said that Atiku Abubakar, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) candidate in the 2027 Presidential election is unfit to be President of Nigeria because he has once again proven he will compromise Nigeria’s best interests for personal, fiduciary gain. Abubakar’s legendaryContinueContinue reading “APC accuses Atiku of compromising Nigeria over Mambilla project”
Protest rocks Niger State over death of 37 miners, govt imposes 24-hour curfew
The Niger State Government has imposed a 24-hour curfew in Minna, the state capital, following unrest in parts of the city over the death of 37 suspected illegal miners. Governor Mohammed Bago announced the curfew during a news conference on Friday in Minna. According to the governor, the curfew takes effect immediately after Juma’at prayersContinueContinue reading “Protest rocks Niger State over death of 37 miners, govt imposes 24-hour curfew”
2027: Why I rejected APC campaign council role – Abraham
Nollywood actress, Toyin Abraham, has explained that she rejected her reported inclusion in the Lagos State All Progressives Congress (APC) Campaign Council because she was listed without her knowledge and has no interest in politics. Abraham made this known in a post on X on Friday while responding to a user who suggested that herContinueContinue reading “2027: Why I rejected APC campaign council role – Abraham”