The federal government has recruited elite foreign military experts to train its soldiers in special operations, focusing on counterterrorism and hostage rescue. This was disclosed by the Minister of Defence, Badaru Abubakar, during the launch of a training program for 800 soldiers in Kaduna State. Abubakar stated that beyond training, the government will equip the…
A N5 million reward has been offered to anyone who helps recover Wizkid‘s missing phone. The phone went missing on Saturday during the singer’s surprise performance at the Nativeland concert at Sol Beach in Elegushi, Lagos. In a viral video from the concert, DJ Tunez took to the stage to announce the missing phone. He…
The Federal Government has predicted five-day rainfall that may lead to flooding in 21 states and 123 locations. It also listed seven states that will likely be severely affected. They are Benue, Kogi, Anambra, Delta, Imo, Rivers and Bayelsa states. The flood prediction obtained on Thursday by our correspondent from the office National Flood Early…
In a significant stride towards promoting inclusive education, the Ekiti State Government has launched a two-day training program for teachers from both special and mainstream schools. This initiative is a collaborative effort between the Adolescent Girl’s Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) and the Office of the Special Adviser on Special Education and Social Inclusion….
At least 43 Fulani herders have been killed in a series of coordinated attacks by suspected vigilante groups across parts of Kebbi and Niger States, according to community sources and local leaders. According to Zagazola Makama, a counter insurgency reporter, the attack occurred between Oct. 24 and 26, affected several rural settlements in Argungu, Arewa,…
Amid growing public debate over street renaming across Lagos, the Eti-Osa Local Government Area has renamed six streets within its jurisdiction as part of a wider street naming and revalidation exercise. This development follows recent backlash in the Bariga Local Council Development Area, where the former chairman, Kolade Alabi, renamed several streets after selected individuals….
Veteran Nollywood actor, Fatai Adekunle Adetayo, popularly known as Lalude, has accused the president of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), MC Oluomo, of failing to fulfil financial promises made to celebrities who campaigned for President Bola Tinubu and Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, during the 2023 general elections. Speaking during a recent…
President Bola Tinubu extends his condolences to the family, friends, and associates of Chief Dubem Onyia, former minister of state for Foreign Affairs, who passed away on Monday at 73. Chief Onyia was a brilliant administrator, accountant, and respected political leader. He hailed from Enugu State in the South-east. In addition to his stint as…
Following the recent announcement from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on voters’ registration which is to begin on August 18th, 2025, Hon Abiola Yahya Ajuwon (AA) has urged the people of Akinyele Constituency II to be responsive to this announcement. Speaking with one of our representatives, he said, “The best that can happen to…
A pregnant woman has lost her life after a doctor reportedly performed a Cesarean Section, CS, on her with the help of a YouTube video in Imo State. CS is the surgical delivery of a baby through a cut made in the birth parent’s abdomen and uterus. The deceased’s husband, Onyekachi Eze, in a video…
