By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Ambush attack: Gunmen kill soldiers in Abia. Tragedy struck in Aba, Abia State, as an unknown number of Nigerian soldiers were reportedly killed in an ambush by gunmen during Biafra Heroes Day, declared by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) across the South-East. The incident occurred on Thursday at Obikabia junction in […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Governor approves pension and promotion boost. The Niger State Governor, Mohammed Bago, has allocated N25bn for the payment of pensions and gratuities for all retired state workers. Additionally, he announced the promotion of civil servants who have been in the same position for an extended period. Bago also introduced free rides on […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Pilgrims compensated for flight delay Each of the 160 intending pilgrims from Osun State, who faced a flight delay on Wednesday, received N15,000 each. These pilgrims were among the 1,432 from the state set to perform this year’s hajj in Saudi Arabia, but they were still in Nigeria awaiting their flight. […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Brainjotter raises N20m for disabled fan Comedian and social media star Chukwuebuka Amuzie, known as Brainjotter, raised over N20 million for a physically challenged fan, Queen Onwunachie, during his May 25 show. Brainjotter shared on his verified Instagram page that he met Onwunachie before the event, noting her early arrival as […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Arm introduces enhanced AI capabilities for smartphones. Arm Holdings revealed updated chip designs and software tools aimed at bolstering smartphones’ ability to handle artificial intelligence tasks. These enhancements come alongside modifications to how Arm delivers its blueprints, potentially expediting their adoption. Arm, known for powering smartphones, PCs, and data centers with […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Emergency Plan: FG aims to stabilize economy. The federal government has announced plans to introduce an “economic emergency plan” designed to stabilize Nigeria’s economy and promote sustained growth. Wale Edun, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, revealed this during the ministerial sectoral update briefing held in […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Media Boost: FG announces single-digit loan. President Bola Tinubu has directed the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Investment, via the Bank of Industry, to offer single-digit interest financing to media organizations in Nigeria. This announcement was made by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, during the sectoral press […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Attorney General’s error in Local Government suit. Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has criticized the joint suit filed against the 36 state governors over alleged misconduct in local government administration, calling it a “legal anomaly.” Speaking at a two-day legal summit in Ikeja, Sanwo-Olu emphasized that local governments in Lagos State already […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Crisis Continues: LP sacks Edo exco. The turmoil within the Edo State chapter of the Labour Party escalated on Monday as the Julius Abure-led national leadership dismissed the state executive headed by Kelly Ogaloi. In its stead, the party’s national secretariat established a 17-member caretaker committee, chaired by former state House […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Stabbing horror: Woman fights for life. A 27-year-old South African woman, Khanyisile Mndayi, is in a coma and critical condition after being stabbed over 20 times by her boyfriend in front of their children on Sunday. The incident occurred at their home in Berea, Johannesburg, South Africa. Gillian Mogale shared on […]