The Federal Executive Council has officially directed the full implementation of the suspended Naira-for-Crude agreement with local refiners. The Ministry of Finance disclosed this on its official X handle titled “Update on the Crude and Refined Product Sales in Naira Initiative,” on Wednesday. Recall that the first phase of the six-month deal involving the Federal…
David Ibiyeomie, the Pastor of Salvation Ministries, has cautioned against collecting money from senior pastors, stating that it is unscriptural and could hinder one’s prosperity. In a viral video addressing his congregation, Ibiyeomie emphasized the importance of giving to senior pastors instead of receiving from them. According to him, sowing into the lives of senior…
The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a 26-year old male suspect, Anikpe Valentine Chibuike, in connection with the murder of his girlfriend, Ogechukwu Mmadubugwu, a 35-year old single mother in Ekwulobia, Aguata Local Government Area of the State. According to SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the State Police Public Relations Officer, who disclosed this in a…
The Kwara State Police Command has confirmed that three dismissed officers, Mr Abiodun Kayode, Mr James Emmanuel, and Mr Oni Philip—have been charged and remanded in prison for the killing of a Kwara State Polytechnic student, Ishola Abdulqoyum. Recall that in September, the sad incident occurred along Panat Road, a crucial link between Sango…
There is a growing tension in Makurdi, the Benue State capital, following the killing of a female student of the Federal University, Wukari, Taraba State, Miss Emmanuela Ahenjir, at the early hours of Friday at Wurukum Roundabout. The Nation learnt that the deceased student went out with some friends on Thursday night and was returning…
A 20-year-old woman, Jamila Ishiaku, has been arrested for allegedly pouring hot water on her pregnant sister-in-law during labour. The suspect claimed she acted out of anger following an argument. Our correspondent learned that the incident occurred on January 27 in Dubeli, Yola North Local Government Area of Adamawa State. The victim’s husband, Dahiru Gambo,…
In a fierce clash with terrorists, troops from the Defence Headquarters Special Operations Brigade eliminated six gunmen in Sokoto state and seized significant weaponry during a coordinated operation on January 11. The operation took place in the Lakurawa area, within the Gudu local government area of Sokoto. Lt. Col. Abubakar Abdullahi, the spokesman for Operation…
Ugandan police have arrested a mother of five and wife of a diplomat, Mutesi Joline, over the alleged murder of her two-year-old son, Nganwa Rugari, in Kampala. The child, who stayed with his family in Mutungo Zone 8, reportedly died under unclear circumstances following an alleged fall from the first floor of their family home…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, on Thursday left many Nigerians amused after he publicly promised to increase the wages of his official music band during a project commissioning in Abuja. Wike made the announcement while commissioning the newly completed collector road from Mabushi to the Judges’ Quarters in Katampe, a project…
A middle-aged trader in Akure, Ondo State capital, Bosede Iluyemi, has allegedly killed her elder sister named Omowumi Tewogboye, over an 800 Naira debt. Bosede was said to have demanded the payment for the tomatoes and pepper Omowumi purchased on credit from her. The situation escalated into violence when Bosede allegedly held onto Omowumi’s clothes,…
