Three Killed as Flour Truck Crashes into Shops in Akwa Ibom
Three people were killed, and several others injured, when an articulated truck carrying flour crashed into shops in Utu Etim Ekpo, the headquarters of Etim Ekpo Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom State, on Monday. Efforts to reach the state Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Edward Odiete, were unsuccessful, as his phone lines […]
Former Nigeria U-20 Star and FIFA World Cup Silver Medalist Gift Atulewa Dies at 38
Former Nigeria U-20 international and FIFA World Cup silver medalist Gift Atulewa has passed away at the age of 38. He died in the early hours of November 12 due to complications from high blood pressure. Azuka Chiemeka, spokesperson for the Delta State Football Association, confirmed the news to Premium Times, stating that Atulewa passed […]
Plateau Police Dismiss Bomb Scare Near Murtala Muhammed Way, Urge Calm Among Residents
The Plateau State Police Command has debunked reports of bomb explosions allegedly planted near Murtala Muhammed Way in Jos, the state capital. Following a bomb scare on Monday morning, security personnel restricted vehicle movement in the area to investigate, but found no evidence of an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) at the site. In a statement […]
Senator Monday Okpebholo and Deputy Dennis Idahosa Sworn in as Edo State Governor and Deputy
Senator Monday Okpebholo, the newly elected Governor of Edo State, and his deputy, Dennis Idahosa, were sworn into office on Tuesday. The Chief Justice of the state, Daniel Okungbowa, administered the oath of office at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, officially inaugurating the state’s top leaders. Both leaders committed to upholding the constitution, adhering to its […]
Explosion Rocks Jos, Nigeria, Causing Injuries and Destruction
A powerful explosion shook the Terminus market area in Jos, Nigeria, on Tuesday morning, sending shockwaves through surrounding communities. An explosion occurred around 10:30 am near the densely populated Terminus market area. Initial reports indicate that several people were injured in the blast, with some sources suggesting there may have been fatalities. The extent of […]
Whether Obaseki Is There Or Not, I Will Handover — Philip Shaibu
The Deputy Governor of Edo State, Philip Shuaibu has revealed that he will handover office to the newly elected governor and deputy governor of the state, whether the outgoing governor, Godwin Obaseki was present or not. Shuaibu stated this during an interview with Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily on Tuesday. Shuaibu’s clarification comes following rumours that […]
U.S. Court Reissues Arrest Warrant for Air Peace CEO Allen Onyema Over $20 Million Fraud Case
A U.S. court has reissued an arrest warrant for Allen Onyema, CEO of Air Peace Limited, amidst ongoing allegations of a $20 million bank fraud. The federal court in Northern Georgia renewed the warrant on October 9, following additional charges against Onyema and his co-defendant, Ejiroghene Eghagha, Air Peace’s Chief of Administration and Finance. The […]
U.S. Offers $25,000 Reward for Nigerian Fugitive Wanted in 2017 Infant Murder Case
The United States has announced a $25,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of a Nigerian man, Olalekan Abimbola Olawusi, who is wanted for allegedly murdering his infant son. According to a report on the U.S. Marshals Service website, Olawusi, 48, was charged with first-degree murder and two counts of causing serious bodily injury […]
Naira Projected to Decline in the Nearest Future
The naira is projected to depreciate to N1,993 against the U.S. dollar by 2028, creating major challenges for Nigeria’s pharmaceutical industry, especially in sourcing essential medical devices, according to a new report by BMI, a subsidiary of Fitch Solutions. In the report titled Weak Naira and Structural Challenges to Constrain Nigeria’s Medical Devices Market Growth, […]
Nigeria’s Debt Reaches N134 Trillion, Averaging N619,501 Per Citizen
According to a recent review by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), Nigeria’s average debt per citizen has reached N619,501. Data from the Debt Management Office (DMO) indicates that the nation’s total public debt stood at N134.297 trillion as of June 2024, as reported by SaharaReporters. With the NBS estimating Nigeria’s population at 216.7 million, […]