DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – In a rare and alarming case of “friendly fire,” two U.S. Navy pilots were shot down over the Red Sea on Sunday, according to the U.S. military. The incident occurred amidst escalating tensions in the region due to ongoing conflicts involving Yemen’s Houthi rebels. Both pilots, who ejected safely from […]
President Joe Biden signs a $100 billion government funding bill, ensuring federal operations continue through March 14. Learn about its implications for disaster aid, agricultural assistance, and more. Biden Signs $100 Billion Funding Bill, Averting Shutdown US President Joe Biden has signed a $100 billion government funding bill into law, preventing a potential federal shutdown. […]
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Amid Inflation, Abuja Residents Opt for Local Beverages Over Soft Drinks As the cost of living continues to soar in Nigeria, many residents of Abuja are turning to locally made drinks like zobo, kunu, tiger nut beverages, and fresh fruit juices as affordable and healthier alternatives to carbonated soft drinks. In separate interviews conducted on […]
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Stampede at Abuja Church Claims Lives During Relief Effort A tragic stampede at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church in the Maitama District of Abuja on Saturday morning resulted in the death of 10 people, including four children, and left several others injured. The incident unfolded during the distribution of palliatives to vulnerable members of the […]
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Nigeria Decries Tragic Attack on German Christmas Market The Nigerian government has strongly condemned the recent attack on a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, which left five people dead and over 200 injured. The incident occurred on Friday, December 20, when a man drove into the bustling market packed with holiday shoppers. In a statement […]
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A fuel-laden tanker exploded on Saturday evening in Ore, the headquarters of Odigbo Local Government Area in Ondo State, causing widespread panic. The incident occurred around 6:30 pm in the Soka area, following the tanker’s veering off the road into a ditch. Eyewitnesses reported that the tanker immediately ignited, engulfing the area in thick smoke […]
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Kano to Prosecute Tax Defaulters in 2025, Aiming for ₦80 Billion Revenue The Kano State Government has unveiled plans to commence prosecuting tax defaulters in 2025 as part of its comprehensive tax administration reforms. The state aims to boost its Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) to over ₦80 billion next year, with a quarterly target of […]
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The Dangote Refinery has joined forces with MRS Oil and Gas to offer petrol at a reduced price of ₦935 per liter at retail outlets across Nigeria. This development stems from a recent reduction in the ex-depot price of petrol from ₦970 to ₦899.50 per liter, as disclosed by Anthony Chiejina, the spokesperson for Dangote […]
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President Bola Tinubu, on Saturday, canceled all scheduled events in Lagos, including his attendance at the 2024 Lagos Boat Regatta, as a mark of respect for the victims of recent fatal stampedes in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and Okija, Anambra State. The tragic incidents, which occurred at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Maitama, Abuja, […]
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Discover how Nigeria’s cost-of-living crisis is pushing vulnerable citizens to the brink. Rising food prices, inflation, and stampedes leave many struggling during the festive season. Cost-of-Living Crisis Takes a Deadly Toll in Nigeria As Nigeria grapples with a worsening cost-of-living crisis, recent events have exposed the devastating impact on citizens. Stampedes in Abuja and Anambra […]
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Delta High Court Hands Death Sentence to Man for Killing InfantA Delta State High Court in Akwukwu-Igbo has sentenced Obinna Eze to death by hanging after being convicted of murdering a six-month-old baby, Chimaobi Igwe. The defendant was tried on three counts: attempted murder, murder, and causing grievous bodily harm, in accordance with Sections 320, […]
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Environmental Cleanliness in Nigeria: Key Findings from the 2024 The recently released State of the Nigerian Environment (STONE) report highlights that approximately 179 million Nigerians continue to live in unclean environments. While this marks a slight improvement compared to the 183 million recorded in 2023, it underscores the ongoing environmental challenges in the country. The […]
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Former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, has criticized northern Nigerian leaders for neglecting the development of the region despite holding political power for over 40 years. Speaking at a town hall meeting for Christian leaders in northern Nigeria, Dogara highlighted the persistent poverty in the region, attributing it to the failure of […]
