Category: NEWS
How Fake News Almost Crashed my 40-year-old Marriage—Ex-information Minister Lai Mohammed
Alhaji Lai Mohammed, the former Minister of Information and National Orientation, recently shared a personal anecdote highlighting the detrimental impact of fake news circulated on social media. Speaking at an event in Lagos commemorating Prof. Wole Soyinka’s 90th birthday, Africa’s inaugural Nobel laureate for literature, Mohammed recounted how the proliferation of fake news, misinformation, and…
Nigerian Army, Other Security Agencies Not Truthful; They Know Bandits’ Hideouts – Sheikh Gumi Alleges
Ahmad Gumi, a contentious Islamic scholar, has revealed that security personnel are aware of the hideouts of bandits. Gumi stated that the security agents who joined him in negotiations were familiar with the locations of the bandits in the Northern region of the country. Speaking with Nigeria Info FM, on security agencies not knowing the…
Okuama: Army Begins 3-day Mourning for Slain Soldiers, Orders Flag to Fly at Half-Mast
The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) has declared a three-day national mourning period to honor the 17 soldiers who tragically lost their lives at the hands of enraged youths in Okuama, Ughelli South Local Government Area (LGA) of Delta State. Among the fallen heroes are distinguished figures including Lieutenant Colonel Abdullahi Hassan Ali, the Commanding…
Army Rescues 16 Abducted Victims in Kaduna
Nigerian Army troops from 1 Division stationed in Kaduna State have effectively liberated 16 abducted individuals from the clutches of violent extremists and terrorists in Tantatu Community, Kajuru Local Government Area. Acting on actionable intelligence, on March 17, 2024, around 10:30 PM, the troops promptly pursued the insurgents who had previously assaulted the community, capturing…
Kidnapping: Peter Obi Says Nigeria Among Most Difficult Countries to Live
In a somber tone, Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), expressed deep concern on Monday over the alarming statistics revealing that approximately 7,000 Nigerians had fallen victim to kidnapping within the past year alone. He also highlighted the disturbing trend of widespread killings and clashes unfolding across the nation. In…
JUST IN: Terrorists Kidnap 87 in Fresh Kaduna Attack
On Sunday night, a fresh assault by terrorists targeted the Kajuru-Station community in Kaduna State’s Kajuru Local Government Area, resulting in the abduction of 87 individuals. Harisu Dari, a member of the Kajuru-Station Youths, verified the incident on Monday in Kaduna, stating that the assailants also ransacked shops, looting food supplies and other valuable items….
Army Affirms No Plans to Disrupt Nigeria’s Democracy
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, affirmed on Tuesday that the operatives under his command have embraced the democratic system of governance in Nigeria. Lagbaja emphasized that the Nigerian Army personnel, under his leadership, are staunch supporters of democracy and have no intentions to undermine it. His declaration follows a series of…
Rice Buyers’ Deaths at Lagos office Not Caused by Customs – Spokesperson
The Nigeria Customs Service has lamented the tragic stampede that occurred at its office in Yaba, Lagos, resulting in the loss of seven lives during the sale of 25kg of rice to Lagos residents. According to reports, the stampede occurred as a large crowd gathered at the venue for the sale of confiscated rice at…
Insecurity: Wike Doesn’t Care if People Live in FCT, We’re in Trouble—Sen Kingibe
Senator Ireti Kingibe, representing the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) at the National Assembly, strongly criticized Minister Nyesom Wike for his indifferent attitude towards the well-being of FCT residents. Ireti said that Wike shows no regard for the populace residing in the nation’s capital. Speaking at an event in Abuja organized by activist Moses Paul to…
Economic Hardship: Corpers Demand Increase in NYSC Allowance
Several active members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) are calling on Bola Tinubu to consider increasing the allowances for corps members serving across the 36 states of Nigeria. They express their dismay over the inflated cost of living, which has compelled them to seek additional employment opportunities to meet their basic needs. In…