Author: Akintayo Adams

The United Arab Emirates on Tuesday, experienced a once-in-a-lifetime event, with the heaviest rain ever recorded in the country. The rainfall lasted hours as it submerged portions of major highways in the country. Dubai’s international airport was also physically and economically affected. According to WAM news agency, UAE state-run media house, the rain was “a historic weather event” that surpassed “anything documented since the start of data collection in 1949.” That’s before the discovery of crude oil in this energy-rich nation which was once part of a British protectorate known as the Trucial States. According to meteorological data collected at…

The Dangote refinery has announced a reduction in the price of automotive gas oil (AGO), also known as diesel, to ₦1,000 per litre. This was contained in a statement on Tuesday by the refinery, in which it was revealed that the price of the product has dropped from ₦1,200 per litre. “In an unprecedented move, Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced further reduction of the price of diesel to from 1200 to 1,000 naira per litre,” the statement read. “While rolling out the products, the refinery supplied at a substantially reduced price of ₦1,200 per litre three weeks ago, representing over…

Bandits Tuesday launched attacks on communities in the Birnin Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna State, killing 3 people in the process. Two people were killed when the miscreants attacked a community close to Anguwar Tanko Dogon Sarki settlement of the Kakangi constituency, Birnin Gwari LGA around 9:00 am. The bandits reportedly killed a villager and went away with seven individuals in Rafin Gora village, located two kilometres from the Dogon Dawa area of the constituency around 7:00 pm on the said day. The incident at Anguwar Tanko Dogon Sarki was confirmed by a member of the Birnin Gwari Progressive…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has detained, Pascal Okechukwu, a socialite popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest. According to the anti-graft commission, he is to appear today (Wednesday) before the Federal High Court in Lagos. Cubana Chief Priest will be arraigned on three counts bordering on abuse of naira, spraying and tampering with the nation’s currency at a social event, which contravenes the Central Bank Act of 2007 before Justice Kehinde Ogundare. The mouthpiece of the EFCC, Dele Oyewale, confirmed his arrest to newsmen. “Yes, the Cubana Chief Priest is in our custody, and he’ll be arraigned in…

Yusuf Liman, Speaker of Kaduna State House of Assembly, has explained why the immediate past administration in the state is under scrutiny. Earlier today, a committee was set up by the House to look into the loans and grants secured by the Nasir El-Rufai government. Speaking, the speaker assured that the matter would be properly evaluated, and everyone would have the freedom to speak the truth. “We just want to analyze the last administration’s spendings so that we can stand with our shoulders high by the time we finish from the assembly, we do not want anyone to call us…

The minority gathering of the House of Representatives, after a meeting at the National Assembly on Tuesday gave a three-month ultimatum to the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led administration to curb the menace called insecurity in Nigeria. The occupants of the green chamber vowed to mobilise Nigerians to take “matters into their own hands” if the government fails to act and make the country safe for all and sundry. “After three months, the caucus will take further steps to sensitise and mobilise Nigerians to perhaps take their security into their hands,” stated Kingsley Chinda, the Minority Leader, who spoke on behalf…

26 people have been killed in renewed attacks on three different communities in the Gwer West Local Government Area of Benue State. It was gathered that six personnel of the state security outfits known as ‘Benue State Community Volunteer Guards and Livestock Guards who were deployed to protect a family who had gone to bury their loved one were also eliminated in the attack. Confirming the incident, Chairman of Gwer West LGA, Henry Agba, said “The attack started on Saturday, six security operatives of the state, comprising Benue Security Community Volunteer Guards and Livestock Guards were killed. “They (operatives) escorted…

Sequel to Governor Uba Sani’s claim on inheriting humongous debts from the past administration, the Kaduna State House of Assembly on Tuesday kickstarted the probing of foreign and domestic loans and grants which it described as “controversial” secured by the government of Mallam Nasir El-Rufai. At the plenary presided by the Speaker, Yusuf Liman Dahiru, a Committee tasked with embarking “on fact-finding of financial dealings, loans and grants and other projects implementation from 2015-2023” was setup: The investigative panel was tasked with inviting El-Rufai and other prominent figures, such as the former Speaker of the 8th and 9th Assembly. Additionally,…

On Tuesday, the Israeli military cautioned that Iran will not escape consequences after a string of missiles were launched over the weekend. Iran retaliated for an attack on its consulate in Syria on April 1 by launching over 300 missiles and drones at Israel, resulting in the deaths of some generals. However, the majority of the projectiles aimed at Israel were intercepted by the Israeli defense system, with assistance from the United States and other nations. Speaking, Israel’s Army spokesperson, Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari said “Iran will not get (off) scot-free with this aggression.” The defence chief spoke while addressing…

Yoruba Nation agitators that were apprehended in Ibadan, Oyo state capital have remained resolute, displaying no remorse for their intrusion into the secretariat. While paraded by the police on Monday, they reiterated that their actions were lawful and followed due process. Among them was a certain Ademola Adeniyi, a 29-year-old phone repairer, who voiced dissatisfaction with Nigeria’s current situation, emphasizing the difficulties encountered by everyday citizens. He said: “I’m part of the agitation and I can’t deny it. Yoruba as an indigenous nation is a nation on its own. We have so many nations in Nigeria, and Yoruba is one…