Nigeria
Fri, 20 Dec 2024 11:39:24 GMTRaining Curses On Someone Online Is Criminal Offence - Police
[Vanguard] The Public Relations Officer of the Nigeria Police Force, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, has stated that directing curses at individuals online constitutes a criminal offense punishable under the law.
Fri, 20 Dec 2024 10:47:47 GMTAgain, Vandals Attack Nigeria's Electricity Transmission Line
[Premium Times] The vandalisation of the line, according to TCN, occurred on 18 December at about 11:43 p.m.
Fri, 20 Dec 2024 10:45:17 GMTHow Govt Will Achieve 15 Percent Inflation in 2025 - Presidency
[Daily Trust] The federal government has provided an explanation for how it will achieve the 15 percent projected inflation in the 2025 appropriation bill submitted to the National Assembly by President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday.
Fri, 20 Dec 2024 16:08:57 GMTBoko Haram Strengthens Presence in Niger State, As Explosives Kill Three, Injure Four Locals
[Premium Times] Between February and December this year, there were at least six IED attacks. One of the incidents forced the military to withdraw soldiers from the Allawa garrison town. PREMIUM TIMES understands that Boko Haram insurgents are campin...
Fri, 20 Dec 2024 16:08:23 GMTJigawa Court Sentences Two Kidnappers to Death
[Premium Times] The condemned men were arrested in June 2021 and prosecuted with others now at large.
Fri, 20 Dec 2024 15:54:55 GMTYuletide - Police Issue Safety Tips for Abuja Residents
[Premium Times] The police said it will intensify patrols and vigilance throughout the festive season to ensure a safe environment.
Fri, 20 Dec 2024 12:34:34 GMTUAE Introduces 5-Year Residency Visa for Expatriate Retirees
[Leadership] The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced new regulations allowing expatriate retirees aged 55 and above to apply for a 5-year residency visa.
Fri, 20 Dec 2024 11:40:02 GMTWhy CBN Set N100,000 Daily Withdrawal Limit On Pos Terminals
[Vanguard] The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has explained the introduction of a N100,000 daily withdrawal limit on point-of-sales, PoS, terminals as part of efforts to promote a cashless economy.
Fri, 20 Dec 2024 11:25:56 GMT'I'm Heartbroken', Atiku Mourns Ibadan Stampede Victims
[Daily Trust] Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has mourned the victims of the stampede at a funfair event organised for children in the Bashorun area of Ibadan, the Oyo state capital.
Fri, 20 Dec 2024 11:22:50 GMTDele Farotimi Arrives Ekiti Court Amid Heavy Security
[Vanguard] Renowned activist and lawyer, Dele Farotimi, arrived at the Ekiti Magistrate Court on Friday morning amidst a heavy presence of police officers and other law enforcement agents.
Fri, 20 Dec 2024 11:02:15 GMTYuletide - Troops Neutralize Wanted Terrorist Commander Linked to Sokoto Monarch's Murder
[Vanguard] Troops operating in the North West have neutralized a notorious terrorist commander, Bako Wurgi, following a gun battle.
Fri, 20 Dec 2024 10:46:08 GMTSupreme Court, 14 Mdas Woefully Fail Ethics, Integrity Test - ICPC Report
[Premium Times] It was revealed that the 15 non-compliant MDAs failed due to systemic issues such as the absence of whistleblower policies, inadequate strategic plans, and ineffective stock verification systems.
Fri, 20 Dec 2024 10:43:29 GMTKemi Badenoch - Controversy As Strategy, By Simbo Olorunfemi
[Premium Times] There are different ways to dissect the Kemi Badenoch controversy. My observation on the debate though, and I might be wrong about that, is that many of those who have argued that there is "nothing wrong" with Kemi Badenoch's posture ...
Fri, 20 Dec 2024 10:08:37 GMTTroops Arrest 3 High-Profile Terrorists, Kill 212 Others in 1 Week
[Leadership] The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has disclosed that troops arrested three high-profile terrorists alongside 269 others while 212 extremists were killed in one week.
Fri, 20 Dec 2024 15:40:19 GMTDespite LG Autonomy, Nigerian Governor Spends Millions On Vehicles for Council Officials
[Premium Times] "I can't say that the fund came from there, but I know they may have come from there as well."
Fri, 20 Dec 2024 10:44:02 GMTSultan Decries Present State of Almajiri Practice
[Daily Trust] The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa'ad Abubakar, has condemned the present state of the Almajiri system in the northern part of the country, describing it as embarrassing and needing total condemnation.
Fri, 20 Dec 2024 12:34:35 GMTTems' Debut Album Makes Billboard's Best R&b Albums of 2024 List
[Premium Times] 'Born in the Wild' and "Love Me JeJe" also earned her 2025 Grammy nominations for Best Global Music Album and Best African Music Performance, respectively.
Fri, 20 Dec 2024 12:34:35 GMTNLC to Nigerian Govt - Address Cash Scarcity Urgently
[Premium Times] Mr Ajaero said that the NEC in-session had expressed concern over the persistent cash scarcity in Nigeria.
Fri, 20 Dec 2024 10:47:08 GMTFriday Sermon - a Message to Hushpuppi's (Abbas) Parents!, By Murtadha Gusau
[Premium Times] In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
Fri, 20 Dec 2024 10:08:38 GMTPresident Tinubu - One Year of Forging Strategic Partnerships
[Premium Times] It is important to understand that there is a meticulous process to bilateral agreements. They are a crucial step and the foundation for fruitful relations across a pool of sectors, especially with commitment between the parties.
Thu, 19 Dec 2024 12:24:07 GMTAgain, Dangote Refinery Announces Reduction in Price of Petrol
[Premium Times] The company said the reduction is designed to ease transport costs during the festive period.
Thu, 19 Dec 2024 10:13:15 GMTScores of Children Feared Dead in Ibadan Carnival Stampede
[Daily Trust] Many children are feared to have died yesterday in a stampede during an end-of-the-year carnival in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.
Fri, 20 Dec 2024 05:02:00 GMT2025 Budget Will Revolutionise Nigeria If Fully Implemented - Deputy Senate President
[Leadership] The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, has expressed confidence that the 2025 Budget, if fully implemented, will bring transformative change to Nigeria.
Fri, 20 Dec 2024 05:00:25 GMTNon-Payment of Fees - Wike Revokes Buhari, Abbas, 757 Others' Abuja Land Titles
[Leadership] The minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has revoked land titles owned by several high-profile individuals, including former President Muhammadu Buhari, House of Representatives Speaker Tajudeen Abbas, and Secret...
Fri, 20 Dec 2024 05:00:24 GMTAirline Operators Groan Over Multiple Taxation, Call for Review of Levies Imposed By Govt
[This Day] There have been several agitations from airline operators over multiple taxes imposed on flight tickets by aviation agencies, insisting that such taxes are the reasons behind the failure of many airlines in the country.
Thu, 19 Dec 2024 16:12:23 GMTExplosions Rock Niger Community
[Daily Trust] Minna -- One farmer, Dauda Haruna has been reportedly killed while four others, including 3 siblings, were severely injured in suspected bomb explosions in Bassa community, Shiroro LGA of Niger State.
Thu, 19 Dec 2024 10:26:58 GMTCourt Fixes March 6 for Judgement On 4,449 Police Officers' Promotion
[Daily Trust] The National Industrial Court sitting in Abuja yesterday fixed March 6, 2025, for judgement in a case filed against the Nigeria Police Force and the Inspector-General of Police by 4,449 police officers.
Fri, 20 Dec 2024 06:53:27 GMTActivist Detained Over Remarks Against Tinubu, Others, Slumps in Custody, Rushed to Hospital
[Premium Times] Ms Thomas, who was arrested by the police at dawn at home in Shomolu, Lagos, last Friday, was flown to Abuja and handed over to the NCCC on Saturday.
Fri, 20 Dec 2024 06:49:16 GMTNigeria Has Achieved 80% Success Against Kidnapping - NSA
[Vanguard] The National Security Adviser (NSA), Malam Nuhu Ribadu, says the nation has achieved significant progress in its fight against insecurity, as the security agencies recorded 80 per cent success against kidnapping.
Fri, 20 Dec 2024 06:49:15 GMTPolice Confirm 35 Dead, Six Injured, Eight Arrested in Ibadan Children Funfair Tragedy
[This Day] Ibadan -- The Oyo State Police Command Thursday said 35 children have been confirmed dead in the Ibadan Children Christmas Funfair tragedy that occured on Wednesday.