Death toll rises to nine as farmers, herders clash in Jigawa

Many Killed As Suspected Herdsmen Attack Ebonyi Community

The death toll from a violent clash between farmers and herders in Gululu, a community in Miga Local Government Area of Jigawa State, has risen to nine. The police spokesperson in the state, Lawan Adam in a statement on Saturday, said the violence escalated to neighboring communities, with the groups embarking on an orgy of … Read more

Odumodublvck Addresses Stage Collapse Incident at Nativeland Festival

Odumodublvck

Nigerian singer and rapper Tochukwu Gbubemi Ojogwu, popularly known as Odumodublvck, has spoken out about the stage collapse during his performance at the Nativeland Festival on December 21, 2024.  The event, which featured top acts like Central Cee, Bloody Civilian, and DJ Tunez, took an unexpected turn when the stage gave way mid-performance, creating panic … Read more

Our reforms creating employment opportunities, says Shettima

employment

Vice President, Kashim Shettima has revealed the ongoing reforms initiated by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu would create employment opportunities for the youth population as well as provide greater opportunities in the various sectors of the economy. Shettima highlighted the inevitability of skills acquisition among the young demographic in Nigeria, noting that the nation could no … Read more

Bishop stabbed to death while settling couple’s dispute

Bishop

The founder of Rapture Empowerment International, Osogbo, Osun State, Bishop Shina Olaribigbe, has been stabbed to death while attempting to settle a domestic dispute between an estranged couple. Confirming the incident, the State Police Public Relations Officer, Mrs. Yemisi Opalola, said preliminary investigations indicated that the husband acted out of suspicion of an affair between … Read more

Fact Check:  Did Ebonyi State Rises From 4th to 9th Poorest State in Nigeria?

Poorest State

Claim: A Facebook user, Jerimiah Obaji Nworu posted that Ebonyi State Nigeria, rises from 4th to 9th Poorest State in Nigeria, applauding Gov Francis Nwifuru for effective work in the state. Verification: The Cable highlighted that in 2022, according to the Nigeria Multidimensional poverty index (NMPI) revealed that Ebonyi State 9th poorest States in Nigeria, … Read more

Cheap but Deadly: Nigerians Compromise Their Health With Charcoal

Charcoal

As Nigeria makes a U-turn on subsidy on May 29, 2023, so many things have been affected, however, the most affected is how  unaffordable cooking gas has become. Mass of Nigerians who have for once embraced clean energy, has now returned back to their traditional ways of cooking. Either clean or dirty, people just want … Read more

Fire destroyes properties in Lagos, Ibadan

Lagos

A one-storey building on Abike Suleiman Street in the Lekki area of Lagos State has been destroyed by fire. Photos from the fire scene reveal extensive damage, with the roof of the building destroyed and windows shattered on the affected floor. Household items, including furniture, air conditioning units, and utensils, were also consumed by the … Read more