Three Arrested Over Foiled Bomb Plot In Algeria
The defence ministry in Algeria on Wednesday revealed that a bomb planned to explode in Algeria’s capital was defused and disaster averted after three members of a ‘terrorist group’ were arrested in relation to the planned attacks. ‘Security services of the national defence ministry were successful… in dismantling a network comprised of three elements supporting […]
Late Drama As Barcelona Defeats Sevilla To Reach Cup Final
Barcelona qualified for the 2020-21 Copa del Rey final after a late drama saw them secure a 3-0 victory over Sevilla in their semifinal second leg on Wednesday night at the Camp Nou. Gerard Pique’s was the star man as his 94th-minute header made it 2-0 on the night and 2-2 on aggregate which took […]
Powerful 6.3-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Central Greece
A strong 6.3-magnitude earthquake hit central Greece in the early hours of Wednesday, which resulted in serious damages to several buildings, including schools, and forcing residents near the arena to rush into the streets. The US Geological Survey said the earthquake, which could be felt across central and northern Greece, was magnitude 6.3. ‘Everything happened […]
Director Defends FBI’s Role In US Capitol Riot
The director of FBI Christopher Wray, on Wednesday, defended his teams’ handling of intelligence ahead of the January 6 US Capitol riot, while also telling lawmakers that the recent spike in domestic terrorism cases was alarming. Wray faced tough interrogations from members of Congress for the first time since the deadly insurrection by supporters of […]
Banditry: Buhari’s Silence On Gumi’s Claims Worrisome – CAN
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has expressed dissatisfaction over what it described as the prolonged silence by President Muhammadu Buhari regarding the antics to profile the gallant men of the Nigerian military along religious lines by Sheik Abubakar Gumi. In a statement issued by the CAN General Secretary, Joseph Bade Daramola, on Wednesday, the […]
FG Approves ₦6B For Portable Water In Ogoniland
The Federal Government of Nigeria yesterday disclosed that the sum of ₦6,048,318,974.74 has been approved to ensure that the four local governments – Ogoniland, Gokana, Khana, Eleme, and Tai in Rivers State all have access to potable water. This was made known by the Minister of the Environment, Muhammad Mahmoud, who disclosed this while fielding […]
Blockade: Traders Agree To Resume North To South Movement
The earlier blockade which the Leadership of Cattle and Foodstuff dealers under the aegis of the Amalgamated Union of Foodstuff and Cattle Dealers of Nigeria had placed on southern Nigeria is set to end as the group on Wednesday, agreed to resume the movement of food supplies from the northern part of the country to […]
#EndSARS: Protesters Stole $2m, ₦17M From My Palace – Akiolu
The Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Akiolu on Wednesday revealed that last year’s #EndSARS protests saw him lose $2 million and ₦17 million in cash to protesters who raided his palace. The traditional ruler made this disclosure at the Glover Hall Memorial Commissioning, Lagos on Wednesday. Akiolu told every ear that cared to listen at the […]
ACF Asks Buhari To Extend Flight Ban To Benue, Taraba, Borno
The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has asked President Muhammadu Buhari to extend the recent flight ban on Zamfara to other states affected by banditry. Buhari had on Tuesday declared Zamfara ‘a no-fly zone’ and also and banned all mining activities in the state. The directive, disclosed by the National Security Adviser, Babagana Monguno, followed the […]
Oyo Won’t Provide Land For Ranching – Seyi Makinde
The Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has said the state will not provide land for ranching as it believes it is a private business. Makinde said this to clarify a tweet in which he revealed that Oyo State will adopt the National Livestock Transformation Plan which is already being implemented in Kwara State. Read […]
EFCC Re-Arraigns Embattled Justice Rita Ajumogobia
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Wednesday re-arraigned embattled Judge of the Federal High Court Lagos, Rita Ajumogobia, for alleged money laundering. Africa Today News, New York reports that Ajumogobia who was re-arraigned before Justice Mohammed Liman pleaded not guilty to the charges levelled against her Counsel to the defendant, Mr Mobolaji Kuji, […]
Nigeria’s Foreign Reserve Plunges Despite Higher Oil Prices
Nigeria’s foreign reserve has declined rather than being boosted by higher crude prices, figures published by the Central Bank of Nigeria show. The foreign reserve opened the year on 4 January with $35.6 billion, but as at 1 March, the reserve was down to $34.996 billion. The highest level it reached was in the $36 […]