Author: Akintayo Adams

Nigerian Army troops are currently engaged in a fierce gun battle with bandits led by notorious leader Bello Turji in the Sabon Birni area of Sokoto State. The clash, which began early on Thursday morning, has made it unsafe for commuters to travel from Shinkafi to Sabon Birni. According to a senior consultant and public affairs analyst, Abdulsalam Suleiman Izuagbe, the intense fighting has persisted throughout the day, with both sides exchanging heavy gunfire. The situation remains tense, and residents are hoping for a resolution that will bring an end to Turji’s reign of terror in the region. According to…

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has ordered the immediate freezing of all state-owned bank accounts in commercial banks until further notice. This directive, effective from Thursday, aims to ensure that no funds are withdrawn from the state’s coffers during ongoing investigations and reconciliations. Governor Okpebholo has instructed commercial banks, as well as heads of Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs), to comply with this order without delay. He warned that any non-compliance would result in severe penalties. Additionally, the governor has reverted the Ministry of Roads and Bridges to its former name, the Ministry of Works. According to Okpebholo, this change…

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The body of the late Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, has arrived at the Nigerian Air Force wing of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos. The remains were received by soldiers of the Guards Brigade at precisely 9 am on Thursday, November 14, 2024. The body will soon be airlifted to Abuja, where a service of songs will be held at the Army Headquarters’ Garrison Parade Ground in Mogadishu Cantonment. This will be followed by a funeral service at the National Christian Centre in Abuja on Friday, after which Lt. Gen. Lagbaja will be laid to…

Former Governor of Rivers State and current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has lambasted the renowned lawyer and activist Deji Adeyanju over his criticism of some demolitions in the nation’s capital. Adeyanju and Vincent Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMark on Friday last week led a protest against the FCT Minister over the demolition of Ruga, a settlement along Airport Road, Abuja. Speaking, Adeyanju said “there is no justification for this demolition”, and urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to wade into the matter. However, Wike in an interview with selected journalists on Wednesday said Adeyanju was…

An Air Peace flight heading to Lagos was unexpectedly grounded on Thursday morning due to a bird strike at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja. The flight was set to depart at 6:30 a.m. and was already on the runway, ready for takeoff when the incident occurred. The news was shared by Inibehe Effiong, a Lagos-based human rights lawyer who was on board. He said, “While taxing on the runway and just before takeoff, our Air Peace flight from Abuja to Lagos scheduled for 6:30 AM today was stopped forcefully, resulting in panic and screams by some passengers. “The…

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has announced that the online registration for the 2024 Batch C Stream 1 will commence on Thursday, November 14, 2024. This information was shared via the NYSC’s official X handle on Wednesday, November 13, 2024. Prospective corps members are advised to log on to the NYSC portal to register for the program. The registration period will last for two weeks, ending on November 28, 2024. Requirements for registration include a valid email address, phone number, matriculation number, and biometric data capture. The orientation course commencement date will be announced later by the NYSC management.…

Bitcoin has broken through the $90,000 level, continuing its rally on expectations that Donald Trump’s presidency will benefit cryptocurrencies. The world’s largest cryptocurrency reached record highs on Wednesday, climbing to $93,158, marking a 32% increase since the November 5 election. Other cryptocurrencies have also seen significant gains. Ether has risen by 37% since election day, while Dogecoin, promoted by Trump ally Elon Musk, has surged by over 150%. Trump’s campaign promises to make the United States the “crypto capital of the planet” and to build a national stockpile of bitcoin have fueled speculative trading and mining activities. Although the specifics…

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced that it has surpassed its 2024 revenue target of ₦5.7 trillion, collecting over ₦5.9 trillion as of November 12, 2024. This achievement was revealed by the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, during the 2024 CGC Conference in Abuja. Adeniyi attributed this success to enhanced stakeholder collaboration, improved processes, and modernized systems. The NCS has also made significant seizures of prohibited items valued at over ₦28 billion in duty-paid terms. This milestone demonstrates the effectiveness of the NCS’s strategy in revenue collection and trade facilitation, and it is projected to exceed the annual target…

The Guardian, a prominent U.K. newspaper, has announced its departure from the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter. The decision comes amid concerns over the influence of billionaire owner Elon Musk during the U.S. election process. In a statement released on Wednesday, The Guardian cited the increasing negatives of being on X, stating that resources could be better utilized in promoting their journalism elsewhere. The newspaper highlighted the often disturbing content found on the platform, including far-right conspiracy theories and racism, as a significant factor in their decision. The Guardian also pointed to Musk’s role in the recent…