The Enugu State Government has taken swift action regarding the disturbing case of Mrs. Ada Ogbogu, who allegedly assaulted her stepson with a pestle, causing serious harm. The Police arrested the woman who broke three-year-old stepson’s bone with pestl Commissioner for Children, Gender and Social Development, Mrs. Ngozi Enih, announced on Saturday that Mrs. Ogbogu, a…
Crime Reporters Association of Nigeria has applauded the strategic redeployment of Commissioner of Police, CP Tunji Disu, from the Rivers State Police Command to the Federal Capital Territory Command, Abuja. A statement by CRAN President on Saturday, Lekan Olabilulo, noted that the move aligned with the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun’s mission to optimize…
Chinese hackers have targeted phones used by former U.S. President Donald Trump and his running mate, J.D. Vance, in a breach of a telecommunications network. Mr Trump’s campaign was informed this week that the telephone numbers of the Republican presidential nominee and his running mate were breached. Sources say the type of information on phones…
Israel launched a series of airstrikes against Iran early on Saturday, claiming the assaults were directed at military targets in revenge for the Islamic Republic’s volley of ballistic missiles against Israel earlier this month. Although there was no immediate word on damage or injuries, explosions could be heard in Tehran, the capital of Iran. At…
The United Kingdom has donated non-lethal military equipment valued at approximately N1 billion (£450,000) to the Nigerian Armed Forces. The support is aimed at enhancing Nigeria’s fight against violent extremist organizations in the North East and signifies a strengthened partnership between the British Military and the Nigerian Armed Forces. At a formal handover ceremony in…
Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa State has approved a new minimum wage of ₦70,000 for civil servants. This decision comes as many states in Nigeria are adjusting wages due to rising inflation and demands for better living conditions for workers. The governor announced this change at the Jigawa State Government House in Dutse after receiving…
The Joint Health Sector Unions and Assembly of Health Care Professionals have announced a seven-day warning strike set to begin at midnight on Friday. It was reported that the decision was confirmed by the union’s National Chairman, Kabiru Minijibir, during a press briefing in Abuja. Minijibir outlined several key demands that the union expects the…
American rapper, Lil Durk has been reportedly arrested in South Florida and charged with murder-for-hire. This in connection to the 2022 killing of Saviay’a Robinson, cousin of rapper Quando Rondo. Robinson was fatally shot in Los Angeles, and authorities believe the incident is linked to ongoing gang disputes. The five other suspects arrested and charged…
House of Representatives has tasked the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) with the need to sensitise Nigerians about the non-legal tender status of the old naira notes from the 1st of January, 2025. The resolution was passed in sequel to the adoption of a motion of urgent national importance sponsored by the Leader of the…
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has announced the extension of the amnesty period for owners and developers of buildings without proper planning approvals until December 31, 2024. The deadline, initially set for the end of October, has been extended to give more property owners the opportunity to regularize their buildings without incurring statutory penalties. The…
