No fewer than nine passengers have been killed, while 10 others sustained injuries in a fatal road traffic crash in Bauchi. The incident was confirmed on Friday by the Bauchi State Sector Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC). The Sector Commander, CC Apaji Danladi Boyi, disclosed this while briefing journalists at his office….
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has approved the appointment of CSP Benjamin Hundeyin as the new Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO). The announcement was made on Thursday in a statement by the outgoing Force PRO, DCP Muyiwa Adejobi. Hundeyin, a seasoned communicator, holds a BA in English Language from Lagos State University and…
16 members of the Rivers State House of Assembly, including the Speaker Rt. Hon. Martin Amaewhule, have defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The defection, announced during plenary on Friday, marked a major political realignment in the state’s legislature and could significantly alter the balance of power between…
Dr. Kayode Fayemi, former Governor of Ekiti State and ex-Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), has expressed deep sadness at the passing of Elder Statesman Pa Edwin Clark. In a statement issued today by the head of the Fayemi Media Office, Mallam Ahmad Sajoh, Fayemi described Pa Clark as a patriot and a towering…
The Air Component of Operation Fasan Yamma, has successfully eliminated no fewer than 95 terrorists in major airstrikes around Ragada and Warari villages in Rijau Local Government Area of Niger. A credible intelligence source revealed to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) fighter jets intercepted the terrorists on their…
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Wednesday to combat antisemitism and pledged to deport non-citizen college students and others who took part in pro-Palestinian protests. A fact sheet on the order promises “immediate action” by the Justice Department to prosecute “terroristic threats, arson, vandalism and violence against American Jews” and marshal all federal…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition has announced a new venue for the official unveiling of its political platform following a sudden cancellation of the event by an Abuja hotel. The unveiling of the coalition, powered by opposition politicians, suffered a setback after the management of the Wells Carlton Hotel and Apartments in Abuja issued…
The leadership crisis buffeting the Articulate Motorcycle Owners and Riders Association( AMORAN), Ogun State chapter has taken a new dimension as Otunba Nurudeen Aina alias Alowonle on Saturday maintained that he did not resign from his office as Chairman. Speaking with The Daily Crucible, Alowonle alleged that his signature was forged to originate a resignation…
Kidney disease is rapidly becoming a major health concern in Africa, with Nigeria bearing a significant impact. As kidney disease cases continue to rise, raising awareness, improving healthcare infrastructure, and promoting preventive measures to mitigate its impact are important. While substance abuse is often cited as the primary cause of kidney issues, medical experts have…
Keystone Bank has confirmed that it is now fully owned by the Federal Government of Nigeria, stating that the takeover will enhance its stability and facilitate a smooth recapitalisation process. The bank disclosed this in a statement on its Instagram page on Tuesday evening, following a ruling by the Lagos State High Court, Ikeja. The…
