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Saturday, 15 March 2025
Crime

Flood Disaster in Maiduguri Prison: Over 200 Inmates, Including Boko Haram Commanders, Escape

An official, who requested anonymity, revealed that some Boko Haram leaders detained at Maiduguri New Prison were among those who fled.   More than 200 inmates escaped following a devastating flood that destroyed part of the prison wall in Maiduguri, Borno State.   An insider at the Maiduguri Correctional Facility shared with reporters on Tuesday […]

Crime

Breaking: Court Grants 10 #EndBadGovernance Protesters N100 Million Bail

The Federal High Court in Abuja has granted N10 million bail each to ten protesters accused of intimidating President Bola Tinubu’s administration by allegedly attacking government infrastructure and other charges, bringing the total bail amount to N100 million.   The bail was granted by Justice Emeka Nwite on September 11, 2024, the date earlier set […]

Business

CNG: FG introduces fuel at N230 per litre

In a strategic move to reduce fuel costs and provide Nigerians with an affordable alternative to petrol and diesel, President Bola Tinubu has facilitated the availability of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) for vehicles at N230 per litre. This initiative offers a cheaper and cleaner alternative to petrol, which currently sells for over N900 per litre, […]

News

LGA Election: 20 Aspirants Test Positive for Hard Drugs

At least 20 chairmanship aspirants for the upcoming Local Government elections in Kano State have tested positive for drugs, including cannabis. This was disclosed by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on Monday, September 10. According to the NDLEA’s Kano State commander, Abubakar Ahmed, the candidates tested positive for multiple substances during the screening […]

Politics

Ogun Assembly acknowledges Governor Abiodun’s request for 2025-2027 MTEF approval

The Ogun State House of Assembly has acknowledged the request from the State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, seeking approval for the 2025-2027 State Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF). This request comes ahead of the preparation of the 2025 state budget. The Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Oludaisi Elemide, formally acknowledged the Governor’s correspondence, dated […]

Health

NAFDAC Bans Dove Beauty Cream Bar Soap Over Health Risk

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has ordered the recall of Dove Beauty Cream Bar Soap, 100g, with batch number 81832M 08, produced in Germany. In a statement on its website, NAFDAC disclosed that the soap contains a harmful chemical impurity, Butylphenyl Methylpropional (BMHCA), also known as Lilial, which is […]

Politics

Dapo Abiodun Traders Association Backs Hon. Akamo for Abeokuta South Chairmanship

Traders Group Cites Philanthropy, Development Drive Ahead of November 16 Polls   The Dapo Abiodun Traders Association (DATA), Abeokuta chapter, has endorsed Hon. Sunday Oluwagbemiga Akamo as their chosen candidate for the Abeokuta South Local Government chairmanship ahead of the November 16 local government elections.   Hon. Mojeed Adegunle, Chairman of DATA, Ogun State, made […]

Crime

Why we went to SERAP’s office – DSS

The DSS said its operatives did not invade SERAP’s office but only visited the place. The State Security Service (SSS) has said that although two of its officials visited the office of the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) in Abuja on Monday, it did not invade the office. It explained that two of its […]

Politics

Ajaero Arrest: Tinubu’s oppressive control surpasses military dictatorship — Atiku

The 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, has urged President Bola Tinubu’s administration and security agencies to redirect their intimidation towards the true perpetrators of violence. In a post on his verified Facebook page on Tuesday, the former Vice President alleged that the level of oppressive control imposed by Tinubu’s administration […]