By Barth Ikiebe The Nigerian Railway Corporation has announced that the Abuja-Kaduna passenger train service will resume operations next week, ending a one-month suspension caused by damage to the track at Asham. The service was halted after the August 26 incident, which forced the NRC to suspend operations on the […]
Imam, Four Others Killed In Zamfara Mosque Attack -Police
The Police Command in Zamfara State has confirmed the killing of an Imam and 4 other worshippers by terrorists in a Mosque at ‘Yandoton Daji town of Tsafe Local Government Area. In a statement, the Commissioner of Police, Zamfara State Command, Ibrahim Maikaba says the terrorists invaded the Mosque on […]
Conflict Resolution: VP Shettima Urges AU To Renew Focus On Diplomacy
Says external interference in crises in Africa negates continent’s security policy, spirit of common defence Vice President Kashim Shettima has implored the African Union (AU) to reinvigorate diplomacy as the primary and most effective means of conflict resolution on the African continent. He acknowledged the role played by the AU’s […]
Benue Seals 12 Illegal Hospitals, Clinics In 3 LGAs
In a major crackdown on medical quakery ,the Benue State Ministry of Health and Human Services has shutdown 12 unlicensed hospitals and clinics across Buruku, Ushongo, and Kwande Local Government Areas . The operation led by the Permanent Secretary Dr. Beatrice AondoNguemo Tsavmbu, was carried out alongside other senior officials […]
PENGASSAN Orders Shutdown of gas supply to Dangote Refinery
The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria PENGASSAN, has ordered an immediate halt to gas and crude oil supply to the Dangote Refinery. It is threatening further action, including a shutdown of operations, due to the refinery’s dismissal of over 800 Nigerian workers hours after they joined […]
PenCom Unveils Health Insurance Scheme For Retirees
By Barth Ikiebe The National Pension Commission, PenCom has unveiled a new transformative programme of reforms to ensure health insurance coverage for Retirees and minimum Pension Guarantee. The programme tagged Pension Revolution two-point-Zero also focuses on ways to Optimise investment performance while safeguarding contributors’ funds to deliver sustainable long-term returns. […]
UNGA80: Nigeria Calls For Debt Relief As Path To Prosperity
By Barth Ikiebe The Nigerian Government has called for urgent global action to promote debt relief, describing it as a path to peace and prosperity rather than an act of charity. President Bola Tinubu, made the appeal in Nigeria’s national statement at the 80th session of the United Nations General […]
Tinubu To Address Nigerians @ 65th Anniversary
By Barth Ikiebe President Bola Tinubu will address Nigerians in a nationwide broadcast on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, as part of the country’s 65th Independence Day celebrations. The announcement came during the inauguration of the Inter-Ministerial Committee for the anniversary in Abuja. The theme for this year’s independence anniversary is […]
Electricity Workers Begin Nationwide Indefinite Strike
By Barth Ikiebe The National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) has declared a nationwide indefinite strike over unresolved welfare and operational disputes with the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN). Acting General Secretary, Dominic Igwebike, said the industrial action, which commenced on Wednesday, September 24, followed the expiration of an ultimatum […]
FBI Declares Nigerian , Olumide Adebiyi Adediran Wanted Over Bank Fraud, Announces $10,000 Reward for Suspect’s Information
By John Obi The Federal Bureau of Investigation FBI has announced a $10,000 reward for information on Nigerian fraud suspect,Olumide Adebiyi Adediran. Adediran, 56, faces charges of bank fraud, identity document fraud, and credit card fraud linked to crimes in Illinois in 2001. “The FBI is offering a reward of […]