Two persons have died while another person sustained serious injuries on Friday night as a tanker laden with petroleum products crashed and caught fire in Ebonyi State. The tanker driver, it was gathered, lost control of the vehicle atop the flyover at the state International Airport Junction, Onueke on the Abakaliki- Afikpo highway. It crashed into … Read more
No fewer than 500 widows and orphans across the country received raw food items, cash and income-generating equipment to start-up their businesses during the yuletide season. The gifts were from the Saint Raphael Support Foundation, a non-governmental organisation, founded by Patricia Olayinka Aboyeji. The special event was held in four different regions including Lagos, Ebonyi, … Read more
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has swiftly moved into action following the harrowing explosion of a fuel tanker in Bong County, Republic of Liberia. This catastrophic event, which occurred on Thursday, 28 December 2023, has devastated communities, claiming numerous lives and leaving a trail of profound sorrow. In a statement on Saturday, … Read more
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has sounded a red alert, cautioning millions of WhatsApp users about a sophisticated cyber threat targeting their accounts. NITDA’s recent announcement on X has revealed a pivotal strategic initiative aimed at empowering users with vital defence mechanisms to confront the looming menace of cyber warfare. “This alarming trend … Read more
Senator Jimoh Ibrahim, representing Ondo South Senatorial District, on Friday, conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the family of the late Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu during a visit to Arabinrin Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, the late governor’s wife, at their Ibadan residence. Senator Ibrahim, accompanied by his wife and son, extended solace to the grieving family, emphasizing his belief … Read more
The Senate has pledged to interface with the Federal Government towards ensuring that perpetrators of attacks and killings in Plateau state are arrested and brought to face justice. This was made known by leader of a delegation of the Northern, Senators Senator Abdul Ningi, when he led his colleagues to pay a condolence visit on … Read more
The Lagos State Police Command has said it will not do guesswork in the investigation of the death of singer Ilerioluwa Aloba popularly known as Mohbad. The state Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, in an interview with our correspondent on Thursday, reiterated that the command had not received the report of the autopsy conducted … Read more
In a bold and paradigm-shifting declaration, Ahmad Gumi, a prominent Islamic scholar hailing from Kaduna, has emphatically called for a revolutionary overhaul in Nigeria’s strategy to combat the persistent scourges of banditry and terrorism. During an exclusive interview with Trust TV on Friday, Mr Gumi fervently advocated for a shift in the country’s security strategy, … Read more
The Acting Director of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Mohammed Sabo, has expressed deep concern and empathy for the communities affected by natural disasters like flood and fire outbreaks, which occurred during the year 2023 and impacted 1,793 people, resulting in the loss of 12 lives. During an end-of-year briefing on … Read more
Governor Alex Otti of Abia state has assented to the 2024 Appropriation Bill of N567.2 billion, recently passed by the State House of Assembly. Speaking shortly after signing the bill into law, Governor Otti said the budget would take Abia State out of underdevelopment. Governor Otti explained that 84% percent of the entire budget would … Read more
