At least 15 generals from the Nigerian Army’s Artillery Corps have retired. It is worth noting that the Artillery Corps is responsible for providing significant firepower assistance to allied troops at the front lines during combat. The Nigerian Army also announced that these retired officers include 11 Major Generals and four Brigadier Generals. Furthermore, the…
It was a black Sunday at Nibo, a community within the Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra State, on Sunday, October 20, 2024, as reports indicate that at least 16 individuals, predominantly young people, were killed by armed assailants. This unfortunate event occurred during the Onwa Asaa traditional festival, a significant cultural celebration in…
The soaring price of cooking gas in Nigeria has become a pressing concern for households and businesses alike. This essential commodity once considered a more affordable alternative to kerosene and firewood, has seen a dramatic increase in price, making it increasingly difficult for many Nigerians to meet their daily cooking needs. In its latest report,…
The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) has announced the suspension of actress Halima Abubakar following an inquiry into her alleged “unprofessional misconduct.” In a memorandum issued on Friday, the guild stated that it had determined Halima to be “guilty of disseminating false information regarding fellow members, associates, and patrons, which includes claims of extramarital relationships…
Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja has scheduled a new date for the trial of Tigran Gambaryan, a detained executive of Binance. Gambaryan is facing allegations of money laundering amounting to $35.4 million, as charged by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). During the proceedings on Friday, Gambaryan’s absence was…
A vehicle fueled by compressed natural gas (CNG) exploded at the NIPCO service station in Aduwawa, Benin, Edo State, on Wednesday, injuring three individuals seriously, including a driver who lost sight in one eye. A service station worker, who wished to remain unidentified, informed The PUNCH on Thursday that two more victims were being treated…
The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has asserted that the lingering turmoil within certain opposition political parties in the nation is being orchestrated by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to maintain its hold on power beyond 2027. Ajuji Ahmed, the National Chairman of the NNPP, made this statement during the campaign launch for the…
Respected Human Rights Advocate and attorney – Femi Falana, SAN, along with his son Folarin, widely recognized as Falz, have called for a public apology and the retraction of slanderous remarks made by the well-known crossdresser Idris Okuneye, known as Bobrisky, in audio recordings that have been disseminated online. In one of the recordings shared…
Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has issued a contrary report on the power blackout across the country, which has been linked to the national grid collapse. It was reported earlier, across various media outlets, that the national power grid collapsed again on Tuesday amid restoration efforts following the initial collapse on Monday evening. However,…
At least 90 individuals have been reported dead as a result of a tragic petrol tanker explosion that occurred in Majiya Town, located within the Taura local government area of Jigawa State, on Tuesday. The Police Spokesperson for Jigawa, Shi’isu Adam, verified this information during an interview with journalists on Wednesday. Additionally, he stated that…
