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NAF Jet: ‘We Used AK-47 to Bring Down This Plane’ – Bandit Group Claims Responsibility

August 16, 2023 Rhoda Gistlover 0

A deadly terrorist named Dogo Gide and his followers have taken credit for shooting down a Nigerian Air Force (NAF) helicopter close to Chukuba Ward in Niger State’s Shiroro Local Government Area. According to a

Abuja businessman arrested again over N500m fraud by EFCC

EFCC Launches Crackdown on Forex Speculators as CBN Slashes Banks’ Allocations

August 16, 2023 Rhoda Gistlover 0

In a recent report Gistlover gathered that Banks were experiencing a dollar scarcity as a result of the Central Bank of Nigeria’s reduction in their foreign exchange allocations. Several bank representatives informed one of our

Reporters barred as Tribunal delivers judgement in Abia

Kano Election Petition Tribunal in Turmoil amidst N10m Bribery Allegations

August 16, 2023 Rhoda Gistlover 0

Justice Azinge, the head of Panel 2 of the Kano-based Election Petition Tribunal, reported on Tuesday that some attorneys were trying to bribe judges on her team. She claimed that this was the second occasion

Why El-Rufai Wasn’t Cleared as Minister: Ex-APC Vice Chairman Lukman Provides Insight

August 16, 2023 Rhoda Gistlover 0

Salihu Lukman, the former National Vice Chairman (North-West) of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has commented on the controversy surrounding Nasir El-Rufai’s nomination for a ministerial position. In response to the criticisms of El-Rufai’s confirmation,

One dead, three missing as oil rig collapse in Delta

August 16, 2023 Rhoda Gistlover 0

According to reports, one person is dead and three others are missing after the Majestic oil rig near Ovhor collapsed in Delta State on Tuesday. The swamp drilling rig, run by the Nigerian oil company

Bandits kill 3, injure 7, and abduct 8 in Zamfara

Terrorists invade Zamfara community again, Kidnaps seven persons

August 15, 2023 Rhoda Gistlover 0

In Bungudu town, the administrative center of Bungudu Local Government Area in Zamfara State, at least seven people have been reported abducted as armed bandits invaded the town. According to reports, the terrorists entered the

Sanwo-Olu appoint new special advisers

August 15, 2023 Rhoda Gistlover 0

On Monday, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the governor of Lagos State, appoint six new “non-cabinet” Special Advisers to fill various positions throughout the state’s ministries. The appointment, which took effect right away, was made public by

Military personnel killed in Niger state ambush laid to rest

NAF Aircraft on Niger State Mission Crashes, Cause Under Investigation

August 14, 2023 Rhoda Gistlover 0

The Nigerian Air Force has reported a crash involving one of their aircraft. When the mishap happened, the aircraft was its route from Kaduna to Minna, the capital of the Niger state, according to individuals

“I’ll return to politics in 2027 after completing my studies” — El Rufai says

Don’t dump El-Rufai, VON DG pleads with Tinubu

August 14, 2023 Rhoda Gistlover 0

Osita Okechukwu, a founding member of the All Progressives Congress and the director general of Voice of Nigeria, has pleaded with President Bola Tinubu not to disqualify Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, a former governor of Kaduna

Ogun Customs Seize Contrabands, Ammunition Valued at N17 Million

August 14, 2023 Rhoda Gistlover 0

The Nigeria Customs Service reported finding 1,245 live rounds of ammunition, five vehicles, and 203 bags of imported rice totaling N17 million hidden in a bush in the Yewa-North Local Government Area of Ogun State.

Coup: Niger Can Overcome ECOWAS Sanctions –Prime minister Ali

August 14, 2023 Rhoda Gistlover 0

In an interview made public on Monday, Ali Mahaman Lamine Zeine, the country’s new prime minister, predicted that Niger will be able to withstand the sanctions imposed by the Economic Community of West African States

‘You Have Taken Disturbing Decisions since Assumption of Presidential Office’ – Lukman Tells Tinubu

August 14, 2023 Rhoda Gistlover 0

Salihu Lukman, a former vice chairman of the APC national committee, wrote an open letter to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Monday, criticizing the party for installing a new Muslim leadership after the elections. The

FRSC Officials Allegedly Assault Journalist on Official Assignment in Abuja

FRSC apprehends 162,834 traffic offenders in six months

August 14, 2023 Rhoda Gistlover 0

According to information obtained by The PUNCH, the Federal Road Safety Corps has detained 162,834 traffic violators across the country since January 2023. This was revealed to our correspondent on Sunday by Bisi Kazeem, the

2023 Budget Will Be Spent On Fighting Bandits – Katsina Gov Declares

August 14, 2023 Rhoda Gistlover 0

In order to defend Katsina State from bandits, the government of Governor Dikko Umar Radda has declared that it will equip security agencies with the remaining funds budgeted for the fiscal year. The governor said

It’s fake – NLC dismisses plan to begin another nationwide strike on Monday

NLC Threatens to Embark on Indefinite Strike If Petrol Price continues to hike

August 14, 2023 Rhoda Gistlover 0

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has threatened to call a national strike if the current N617 per liter pump price of gasoline is increased further. The price of Premium Motor Spirit, more commonly known as