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Military Blames Secondary Explosion for Sokoto Civilian Deaths

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has clarified that the deaths of 10 civilians in Sokoto State were caused by a secondary explosion, not by military airstrikes during a coordinated assault on Lakurawa terrorists. The military operation, part of Operation Hadarin Daji, was conducted on 25 December in Gidan Bissah and Gidan Rotuwa within Jikolon Forest. It […]

‘False and Misleading’: NSA Denies Niger’s Allegations Against Nigeria

The National Security Adviser (NSA), Malam Nuhu Ribadu, has categorically dismissed allegations by Niger’s military leader, General Abdulrahman Tchiani, accusing Nigeria of terrorism. In an interview with BBC Hausa, Ribadu described the claims as baseless and without merit. General Tchiani alleged that Nigeria was establishing a military camp in northern Borno State, between Monguno and […]

Tax Reform Is Non-Negotiable, Tinubu Declares in Media Chat

President Bola Tinubu has firmly stated that his administration will not reverse the controversial tax reforms recently introduced, despite significant public opposition. Speaking during his first presidential media chat, broadcast on Monday evening, Tinubu argued that the economy could not be revived using outdated approaches. “Tax reform is here to stay. We cannot continue to […]

No Regrets: Tinubu Justifies Subsidy Cut Despite Economic Woes

President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed that he has no regrets about the removal of the petrol subsidy in May 2023, stressing that Nigeria could no longer act as a “Father Christmas” to neighbouring countries. “I have absolutely no regrets about removing the petrol subsidy. We were squandering our future and deceiving ourselves. That reform was […]

Stampede: FG Promises Reforms and Improved Crowd Control

The Federal Government has appealed to Nigerians not to politicise the tragic stampedes in Ibadan, Abuja, and Okija, where dozens of people lost their lives while scrambling for food and palliatives. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, issued the appeal on Sunday, promising that the country’s current economic challenges would soon ease. He […]

Food Stampedes Highlight Poverty Crisis Under APC, Says PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has described the recent food stampedes across Nigeria as a harrowing reflection of the “alarming levels of misery, poverty, hunger, and desperation for survival” currently plaguing the nation under President Bola Tinubu’s All Progressives Congress (APC) government. In a statement on Sunday, PDP spokesperson Debo Ologunagba lamented the tragic incidents […]

Price Cuts by NNPCL and Dangote Refinery Spark Market Rivalry

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has reduced the ex-depot price of petrol to ₦899 per litre, following a similar price adjustment by the Dangote Refinery. This reduction marks a significant step in the competitive landscape of Nigeria’s downstream oil sector. PETROAN, the association of petroleum retailers, praised the move as a “significant milestone” […]

Stampede Death Toll Prompts Tinubu to Push for Stricter Event Safety Measures

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed state governments and relevant authorities to implement strict crowd control measures following stampedes that claimed 39 lives in Anambra State and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). In honour of the victims, President Tinubu cancelled all official engagements in Lagos, including attendance at the 2024 Lagos Boat Regatta. The Labour […]

Police Probe Deadly Stampedes at Food Distribution Events in Abuja, Anambra

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has directed an investigation into the tragic stampedes that occurred during food distribution events in Abuja and Anambra State. At least ten people lost their lives, and many others were injured during the distribution of food items to vulnerable individuals at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Maitama, […]

Landowners in Abuja’s Maitama II Face Revocation as Payment Deadline Looms

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has issued a two-week ultimatum to owners of 762 plots of land in Maitama II District, Cadastral Zone A10, Abuja, to pay for their Certificates of Occupancy (C-of-O) or face the final revocation of their allocations. In a statement on Thursday, Lere Olayinka, Senior Special […]

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