Suspected herdsmen launched a deadly attack on Ugbobi community in Apa LGA of Benue State, leaving many villagers feared dead and several others injured. In the wake of the assault, residents have fled their homes, allowing the assailants to set fire to houses and pillage food supplies. Eric Amodu, a native of the community, expressed…
Controversial Nigerian Islamic cleric, Sheik Ahmad Gumi, has vehemently opposed the Department of State Services (DSS) declaration of his associate, Mallam Tukur Mamu, as a financier of terrorism. The Federal Government recently unveiled a list of 15 entities of people involved in terrorism financing, which includes nine individuals and six Bureau De Change operators and…
President Bola Tinubu has authorized what he termed a dignified burial for the 17 soldiers who lost their lives while on a peacekeeping mission in Delta State last week. This decision also includes the posthumous conferment of national honors on the fallen soldiers. The statement was made known by the Special Adviser to the President…
The Nigerian naira experienced a notable recovery against the US dollar on Wednesday across both official and parallel markets, marking a significant surge against the greenback specifically in the black market. The Central Bank of Nigeria announced the final settlements of all valid foreign exchange backlogs, fulfilling a key pledge of the apex bank governor,…
President Bola Tinubu has placed a ban on publicly funded international trips for ministers, officials, and heads of agencies. Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, conveyed the directive in a letter to the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume. The letter cited the “current economic challenges and the need for…
The Federal High Court in Abuja declined an application by Philip Shaibu, Edo Deputy Governor, directing Governor Godwin Obaseki, the House of Assembly, and others to maintain status quo pending the hearing and determination of the substantive suit. According to Justice James Omotosho, who presided over the case, the court refused to grant the oral…
Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo has who was included in England’s squad has spoken up. He affirmed his Ghanaian heritage, revealing that both of his parents hail from Ghana. Mainoo made this revelation while expressing his elation at his recent inclusion in England manager Gareth Southgate’s squad for the upcoming international friendly against Brazil and…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu yesterday promised that the 17 military men who lost their lives while on a peace mission in Okuama, Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State, would get a befitting burial and national honours. President Tinubu spoke during a special Ramadan Iftar (Muslim breaking of fast) with Vice-President Kashim Shettima and…
Oshare stated that the pressure and tensions were more prevalent in Okuama, which does not have people to speak for them and push their interests. A community leader in Delta State, Olorogun Sleek Oshare, has revealed why soldiers were killed in the state. Recall that sixteen military personnel were brutally murdered by suspected militants at Okuama community…
