The Federal Government has advised Nigerians against traveling to Australia as a result of prevailing security situations in some cities of the country. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Maitama Tuggar, stated this on Tuesday, in a statement signed by the Acting Spokesperson of the Ministry, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa. Tuggar explained that some citizens of the […] More
Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has announced the passing of his mother, who died in the late hours of Wednesday, January 1, 2025. The Chippa United shot-stopper shared the heartbreaking news on his official X account, expressing his grief: “RIP mom, worst year of my life already.” While the circumstances of her death remain undisclosed, […] More
The Command, in a statement signed by its Public Relations Officer, SP Wasiu Abiodun, said the arrest was part of proactive efforts to ensure a peaceful crossover celebration into the New Year. He stated that Niger State Commissioner of Police, Shawulu Ebenezer Danmamman, directed area commanders and DPOs to deploy personnel and assets to strategic […] More
Over 10,00 terrorists were killed by troops of the Nigerian Military in 2024, the Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba has said. Buba, while speaking at a press conference in Abuja on Tuesday, said 10,937 terrorists were killed and 12,538 others arrested. He also stated that a total of 7,063 hostages were rescued […] More
According to Vanguard News, Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has given citizens of the state his word that he would make their welfare a top priority in 2025. This is part of the measures that are being made to ease the current economic suffering that is occurring in the nation. This information was included […] More
Oil prices were on track to end 2024 with a second consecutive year of losses on Tuesday, but were steady on the day as data showing an expansion in Chinese manufacturing was balanced by Nigeria targeting higher output next year. Brent crude futures fell by seven cents, or 0.09 per cent, to $73.92 a barrel […] More
The Nasarawa State government has taken significant steps to generate and distribute electricity for the people of the state. To this end, the state has come up with a legislation giving it a legal backing to operate. The legal document titled, “The Nasarawa State Electricity Law 2024”, has been assented to by Governor Abdullahi Sule […] More
In less than 24 hours in the kidnappers’ den, the Benue Police Command, through an intense operation, has rescued Emmanuel Tor Yaji, the home leader of the Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia. Yaji was kidnapped in his hometown, Tsar Mbaduku, while relaxing with his friends on Monday. The Police Public Relations Officer, Catherine Anene, disclosed […] More
In a televised address to the nation on Tuesday, Ouattara stated, “We have decided in a concerted manner to withdraw French forces in CĂ´te d’Ivoire.” This move signifies the end of a longstanding military presence, with the French camp at Port Bouet, home to the 43rd Marine Infantry Battalion (43rd BIMA), set to be handed […] More
Borno State Police Command on Tuesday said it arrested 721 suspects for offences ranging from armed robbery, sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV), and kidnapping, among others and recovered 18 improvised explosive devices ( IEDs ) in various areas of Borno State in 2024. State Commissioner of Police Yusufu Lawal disclosed this during the command’s end-of-year […] More
The Military High Command says the troops deployed to various operations across the country have in the last 12 months eliminated 10,937 terrorists, apprehended 12,538 and rescued 7,063 hostages. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, made this known while briefing newsmen on the operations of the military in the year 2024, on […] More
Operatives of the Federal Capital Territory Police Command recovered a total of ₦409,992,000 from criminals during various operations in 2024. A breakdown of the recovered sum, according to the command’s scorecard made available to journalists on Wednesday by the command’s spokesperson, Josephine Adeh, revealed that ₦36,850,000 was recovered from kidnapping suspects; ₦68,552,000 from armed robbery […] More