Nyesom Wike, former governor of Rivers State and current Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, has issued a stern warning to fellow governors of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) against meddling in the political affairs of Rivers State. This warning follows recent tensions between Wike and the PDP leadership, particularly concerning the governance of Rivers State.On…
On August 31, 2024, gunmen suspected to be bandits attacked motorists on a highway in Zamfara State, Nigeria. They blocked the Damri to Bakura road and hijacked two fully loaded buses, abducting all the passengers aboard.A witness, sharing information on social media, described the situation as alarming, noting the brazen nature of the attack in…
In early August 2024, a helicopter landed on the newly constructed multi-million Naira helipad at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) headquarters in Abuja. This test run, which involved CBN Governor Yemi Cardoso and his deputies, was conducted to prepare for future use of the helipad, either for official purposes or emergency evacuation.The new helipad…
On August 31, 2024, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) dismissed all executive directors at the Nigeria Incentive-Based Risk Sharing System for Agricultural Lending (NIRSAL). This includes Managing Director and CEO Abbas Umar Masanawa, Executive Director of Operations Kennedy Nwaruh, and Executive Director of Technical Olatunde Akande. CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso approved the decision.A NIRSAL…
On August 31, 2024, Gombe State experienced severe flooding caused by heavy rainfall, leading to substantial damage across 33 communities. The Gombe State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) reported that the floods had destroyed approximately 2,517 houses and shops in the affected areas.Ibrahim Nalado, the deputy director of Relief and Rehabilitation at SEMA, shared these details…
The Edo State Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Tony Aziegbemi, has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of plotting to rig the upcoming election by using fake Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) personnel. According to Aziegbemi, APC plans to use these counterfeit staff to manipulate the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) to…
Activists, including Omoyele Sowore and representatives from the Take-It-Back (TIB) movement and Active Citizens Group, have filed a motion to overturn a court order issued by Justice Sylvanus Orji of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court. The order, requested by the Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike, restricts #EndBadGovernance protests in Abuja.The activists, named…
Residents in border communities between Nigeria and Benin Republic in Ogun State are facing a severe fuel crisis, with prices reaching up to N2000 per litre. This exorbitant cost is attributed to a combination of factors, including limited supply and illegal activities.Currently, only four fuel stations—Lafems Oil, Mobil Fuelling Station, Oppresso Oil and Gas, and…
A Nigerian woman residing in Canada, Amaka Sunnberger, is currently under investigation by the Toronto Police Service for threatening to poison Nigerians of Yoruba and Benin ethnic backgrounds. Sergeant Bassey Osagie confirmed that the Toronto Police are looking into the matter following a petition from the Nigerian House of Representatives and the Nigerians in Diaspora…
On August 31, 2024, a petition was filed with high-ranking officials against associates of Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia. The petitioners, Moses Mkeenem and Iordoo Terungwa Demian, have accused Ternenge Moses and Livinus Tsav of unlawfully using military and police personnel to harass and assault members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Benue State.Represented…