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Saturday, 15 March 2025
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Rescued 137 Schoolchildren Safely Return to Kaduna Gov’t House

The 137 students rescued from Kuriga school in Kaduna State have arrived at Government House amid heightened security to meet with State Governor, Uba Sani, on Monday afternoon. The schoolchildren arrived at the Sir Kashim Ibrahim Government House at approximately 2:09 pm in three Coaster and two mini buses, escorted from the 1 Division Nigerian […]

Crime

Breaking: FG Declares Binance Executive, Anjawalla WANTED

The Federal Government has issued a warrant for the arrest of Nadeem Anjarwalla, a key figure at Binance, who fled custody on March 21, 2024. Anjarwalla, the Africa regional manager for Binance, holds British and Kenyan nationalities. His escape has sparked a nationwide manhunt, with authorities intensifying efforts to bring him to justice. Preliminary investigations […]

Crime

Breaking: Detained Binance Executive Escapes Custody in Nigeria

Mr. Anjarwalla, one of the Binance executives detained in Nigeria for alleged tax evasion and other offenses, has reportedly escaped from lawful custody, according to sources familiar with the matter as reported by PREMIUM TIMES. Escaping a day after the Nigerian government levied a four-count criminal charge against him, Tigran Gambaryan, and Binance, Nadeem Anjarwalla, […]

Sports

Premier League Unveils 15-Man Shortlist for Hall of Fame

Former Arsenal and Chelsea star Ashley Cole has been inducted into the prestigious Premier League Hall of Fame, marking another milestone in his illustrious career. He joins a distinguished list of football legends who have left an indelible mark on the league. Among the notable names vying for induction are Gary Neville, Cesc Fabregas, and […]

News

Kaduna Kidnappings: Federal Government to Establish School Safety Corps as 137 Pupils Regain Freedom

The Federal Government is set to train newly recruited personnel of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps across 36 states and the FCT as the School Safety Protection Squad to counter schoolchildren abductions. Hammed Abodunrin, Commander of the National Safe Schools Response Coordination Centre of the NSCDC, revealed this plan in an interview with […]

News

Breaking: Hajj fare surges to N6.8m

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has advised intending pilgrims still interested in participating in the 2024 Hajj to supplement their initial payment of N4.9m with an additional N1,918,032.91. According to a statement by NAHCON’s spokesperson, Fatima Sanda Usara, this increase must be settled by 11:59 pm on March 28, 2024. After this deadline, […]

News

4 Dead, 4 Rescued: FRSC Recovers N1.5M from Accident Scene

Four individuals tragically lost their lives in a fatal road accident in Bauchi State, as confirmed by the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC). The incident, which took place on Saturday in Rinji, Toro Local Government Area of the North-Eastern State, involved eight passengers. FRSC Corps Public Education Officer, Jonas Agwu, stated that the crash involved […]

Politics

Anambra isn’t progressing well, and joining APC could be the solution – Ganduje suggests

Abdullahi Ganduje, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has pointed out that Anambra’s lack of progress is linked to its continuous election of governors from the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA). Ganduje, a former governor of Kano, expressed his belief that the state would benefit from joining the APC during a colloquium […]

News

Obasanjo Urges Governors to Scrap Pensions for Ex-Governors and Deputies, Following Otti’s Lead

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo criticizes the payment of pensions to former governors and deputies as daylight robbery, praising Governor Alex Otti of Abia State for repealing the law enabling such payments. Obasanjo expressed his views during a visit to Otti at his home in Nvosi, Isiala Ngwa South LGA, on Friday. Commending Otti’s decision, Obasanjo […]