Preventing the kind of explosion that killed five persons, injured 77 and damaged 58 houses in Ibadan must require much more than the executive order signed into law by the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde. The governor’s reaction is medicine after death, more so as there are a plethora of laws for which there was […]
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Human rights activist and presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, has said that the current state of Nigeria under President Bola Tinubu is a heavy payment for Nigerians’ decision and indecision. Sowore, who said this while featuring on Channels TV programme, stressed that the decision of those who designed the country’s
Dennis Amachree, the former Director of the Department of State Services (DSS), has unveiled a significant impediment hindering the DSS’s pursuit of stolen funds, some of which contribute to financing terrorism in Nigeria. Amachree’s revelations, shared during an interview with a journalist on News Central Television, stressed the challenges posed by Nigerian prince courts in
Mike Ejiofor, a former Director of the Department of State Services has recounted how he discouraged payment of ransom until he got kidnapped. During an interview with Vanguard, Ejiofor shared his thoughts on the escalation of kidnapping in the country, and also outlined the interim and long-term measures the government can embrace. He also explained
During an interview with Vanguard, Colonel Hassan Stan-Labo (rtd), a security consultant and defense strategist, said that each time a kidnapper uses a phone to communicate, the device connects to nearby cell towers. He made this statement after being asked about what he thinks the government and security agencies should be doing to get the
According to LP Yunusa Tanko, one of the leaders of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, the former governor of Anambra state, was a member of the Super Eagles team when they won the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) eleven years ago. He made the claim in the message that he published on Saturday on his
Prince Adewole Adebayo (PAA), presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in 2023, has alleged that he want Nigerians to see him after four years and say, you told us this man (Bola Ahmed Tinubu) would not succeed, but he has succeeded; I will apologize. Prince Adewole Adebayo made this statement during an interview
Bandits have kidnapped at least 55 wedding guests escorting a bride home along the Damari town in Sabuwa Local Government Area of Katsina State. A resident said that the incident occurred around 9pm on Thursday, February 1. The source added that three local security volunteers lost their lives during emergency effort to rescue the victims.
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, says it has recovered a total of N70 billion within 100 days, between October 2023 and January 19, 2024. Details of the recovery were outlined in an EFCC document titled, ‘Operations and Recoveries’. The document revealed that between October 2023 and January 19, 2024, the EFCC recovered N60,969,047,634.25,
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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has confirmed that some thugs hijacked election materials in some locations in Akwa Ibom, Enugu and Kano States on Saturday morning. Best News Network reports that the commission is conducting a by-election in 26 states across the federation today. Giving an update on the exercise, INEC, in a statement issued
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A senior officer in the Nigerian Army has reacted to the economic hardship in the country and the alleged poor remuneration of Nigerian soldiers, saying the country is ‘tempting the military’. While referencing a video showing the moment a junior soldier serving in Maiduguri, Borno State, lamented his inability to go home and see his
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In an unexpected move, Meta has issued a warning to investors regarding the potential risks associated with CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s penchant for high-risk activities, including competitive fighting and extreme sports. The social media giant highlighted the danger of serious injury or death as a result of these pursuits, emphasizing that Zuckerberg’s participation in such activities
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Ghanaian YouTube personality and content creator, Bernard Kwadwo Amoafo, also known as Kwadwo Sheldon, has insisted they cannot allow Nigeria’s Super Eagles to win the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. According to Sheldon, if Nigeria wins the AFCON trophy, Ghanaians are ‘dead’. He spoke immediately after Nigeria defeated Angola 1-0 in the AFCON quarter-final on
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Now deceased man said he was Satoshi Kirishima who was allegedly member of radical group in 1970s that bombed Japanese firms A dying man in a Japanese hospital told police that he was one of the country’s most wanted fugitives and had been on the run for nearly 50 years for being part of a
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Governor Nyesom Wike has strongly rebuked Senator Ireti Kingibe over her comments on national TV regarding the botched $470 million FCT CCTV contract. Contrary to Senator Kingibe’s assertion, Wike clarified that the contract was initiated by the police, not the FCT. In a recent YouTube interview shared by AIT, Wike challenged Senator Kingibe to provide
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As of today, Saturday, December 2023, the Black Market exchange rate for Euros to Naira in Lagos, Nigeria, has been unveiled. The local currency, commonly referred to as abokiFx, began the day at ₦1,270.00 per €1 at the parallel market. Euro To Naira (EUR to NGN) Black Market Exchange Rate Today Euro to Naira (EUR
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On December 23rd, 2023, the black market exchange rate for the Dollar to Naira, commonly referred to as the parallel market or Aboki fx, witnessed activity in the Lagos Parallel Market. According to reports from Bureau De Change (BDC), participants engaged in purchasing a dollar at N1221 and selling it at N1200. Dollar To Naira
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The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Calabar, Prof. Florence Banku Obi has been nominated for a prestigious Award as the Life Patron of the Youth Council of Nigeria. This was contained in a letter dated 11th December, 2023 and signed by the state Chairman of the Council, Comr. Dan Obo Jnr. According to the letter,
Following the recent proposal on increment in school charges and the imbroglio that ensued, the Management of the University of Calabar after due consultation with students and other relevant stakeholders in the Institution has released her new fee schedule for the 2023/2024 academic session. Below is the summary of the new school charges according to
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Fr. Kelvin Ugwu, a Catholic priest, has once again condemned the controversial documents released by Pope Francis that encourage Catholic priests to bless same-sex couples. He strongly criticizes the document, stating that a document that requires explanation and clarification from bishops, conferences, and priests is not a good document. Fr. Ugwu points out that the