Author: Akintayo Adams

The Nigerian Military has confirmed the killing of five of its personnel by the terrorists of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed wing, the Eastern Security Network (ESN). The IPOB/ESN terrorists attacked the soldiers while enforcing a sit-at-home order across the southeast. This was made known in a statement by the Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Edward Buba. According to the statement, the attack occurred at the Obikabia Junction Checkpoint in Obingwa Local Government Area, near Aba metropolis. Troops of Operation Udoka had been deployed there to maintain peace and protect citizens. “Troops of OP…

The Kano State Police Command has advised residents to disregard the fake news spreading on social media that Alhaji Aminu Bayero, the 15th Emir, will conduct the Friday prayers at the Central Mosque. The Commissioner of Police, Usaini Gumel, informed the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in a phone interview on Friday that Bayero will attend his Friday prayers in the mosque inside the Nasarawa Palace, where he currently lives. ”The police urge the general public to disregard the false reports and misinformation circulating on social media and go about their activities without fear of molestation or intimidation. ”The police…

The Presidential CNG Initiative announced that the Nigerian federal government has finalized plans to introduce 5,000 Compressed Natural Gas-powered tricycles within the next three months. Michael Oluwagbemi, the Program Director and Chief Executive of P-CNGi, revealed this on Thursday at the opening of the Luojia Tricycle Assembly plant in Ogun State. Oluwagbemi mentioned that the government had implemented various incentives, such as Value Added Tax exemptions and Custom duty waivers, for CNG-powered tricycles and other vehicles being imported into the country. He added that the program would generate at least 60 direct jobs and 6000 indirect jobs in Nigeria. “The…

Tension has gripped the ancient city of Kano as the two rival Emirs, the reinstated Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II and the dethroned Emir Aminu Ado Bayero, announced their plans to attend Jumaat prayers at the Palace Central Mosque. Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II, who resides in the Palace and is closer to the contending mosque, is expected to lead the two-rakat Friday prayers. A statement explained that Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II has been leading the Jumaat prayers at the Palace Central Mosque as the Amir of the city. The statement, signed by Danburan Kano, Munir Sanusi Bayero, outlined the movement of…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has lauded Engr. Seyi Makinde, Governor of Oyo State for his foresight and aspirations. He stated this at the inauguration of the newly constructed 76.67 kilometre Iseyin-Fapote-Ogbomoso Highway. The President, who was represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima said the project is the realization of President Bola Tinubu’s economic vision to empower states to achieve their development goals and promote unity through interconnected infrastructure. In a statement issued by the Vice President’s Media Assistant, Stanley Nkwocha, he said the long-stretched road is “like a bridge that connects us to our aspirations and a vital artery linking…

The Federal Government has obtained a $500 million loan from the World Bank to strengthen Nigeria’s power distribution network. This was announced by the Bureau of Public Enterprises in a statement issued in Abuja by the Head of Public Communication, Amina Othman on Thursday. In the statement, the BPE announced that the loan has been obtained to address the numerous difficulties facing DisCos in the nation. “In a strategic move to address the identified gaps in the electricity distribution companies, the Federal Government of Nigeria has secured a $500m loan from the World Bank,” BPE stated. “Approved on February 4,…

The Oyo State Government has given the green light to change the names of two state-run higher education institutions. This decision was made during the State Executive Council meeting on Tuesday. The institutions affected are the Oyo State College of Nursing and Midwifery and the Oke Ogun Polytechnic, Saki. The government has sent the legislative process for the name changes to the House of Assembly. Commissioner for Justice, Abiodun Aikomo, said the regulatory body requested the renaming of the College of Nursing and Midwifery. The Polytechnic in Saki will be renamed to honor former Secretary to the State Government, Chief…

The Supreme Court has scheduled June 13 to hear a suit filed by the Federal Government against the 36 state governors over alleged misconduct in managing local government affairs. Justice Garba Lawal set the date while ruling on an application for abridgment of time, argued by Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, to allow all parties sufficient time to file and exchange their documents. He ordered the 36 state governors to file their defenses in the suit brought by the federal government, which seeks full autonomy for the 774 local governments in the country. Justice Lawal, leading a seven-member panel of the Supreme…

Ahmed Musa has urged his Super Eagles teammates to give their best effort in the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against South Africa and Benin. Musa emphasized the importance of winning these two games, especially after a slow start in the qualifiers. ”Everyone knows the importance of both games, the players understand what’s at stake and I will want them to go all out and win both games,” he told SCORENigeria. “I am upbeat they will do this.” The Super Eagles will host South Africa’s Bafana Bafana in Uyo on Friday, June 7, before flying to Abidjan three days…

President Bola Tinubu has assured that Nigeria will overcome its security challenges. Tinubu, represented by the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, gave this assurance while inaugurating the Headquarters of the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) on Thursday in Abuja. The President expressed his confidence, citing the unwavering commitment of the members of the Armed Forces of Nigeria and the intelligence agencies, including the Department of State Services (DSS), National Intelligence Agency (NIA), and the DIA. The President stated that securing every part of the country is a priority and a sacred duty for his administration. He emphasized that the DIA…