Jubilation As FG Flags Off Free Transport Nationwide In a move to ease transportation challenges during the festive season, the Federal Government, through the Federal Ministry of Transportation, has officially flagged off its subsidised holiday transport services for Nigerians. The initiative, aimed at ensuring seamless travel for citizens, covers both road and rail transports and is scheduled to run from December 24, 2024, to January 5, 2025. Speaking at the flag-off in Abuja, the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Transportation, Adeleye Adeboye, emphasised the government’s commitment to facilitating affordable and accessible travel during the holidays. He expressed gratitude…
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Christmas Day: Explosion Rocks Niger State A gas cylinder explosion in a vulcanizing shop in Kpakungu area, Minna, Niger State, has killed an apprentice and left three others injured. It was gathered that the explosion occurred on Wednesday opposite the Kpakungu Centre Mosque, while the shop owner and his apprentices were working. An eyewitness told our reporter that the cylinder suddenly burst, scattering debris and generating intense heat, which led to the death of one person and the injury of three others. Efforts made to reach the Niger State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Wasiu Abiodun, for comment were unsuccessful,…
Russian Cargo Ship Sinks In Sea A Russian cargo ship called Ursa Major hss sank in the Mediterranean Sea. The overnight incident reportedly occurred after an explosion ripped through the cargo ship’s engine room. The Russian Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday after the incident that two of its crew are still missing. The vessel, built in 2009, was controlled by Oboronlogistika, a company that is part of the Russian Defence Ministry’s military construction operations. It had previously said that the ship was en route to the Russian far eastern port of Vladivostok with two giant port cranes lashed to its…
BREAKING: Many Causalities As Terrorists Bomb Nigerian Army Base With Drones At least six soldiers have been confirmed injured after a drone strike by suspected terrorists on a military base in Borno State. It was gathered that the terrorists attacked the Forward Operating Base in Wajiroko in the Damboa Local Government Area on Tuesday afternoon. A soldier who witnessed the incident said they heard what sounded like a jet followed by a huge explosion. He added that the terrorists had initially attacked the base shooting sporadically but were repelled by the troops. A military signal obtained confirmed the incident. The…
Travellers Cries Out For Help Over Extortion In Abia, Imo Checkpoints On Xmas Day Commuters in Imo and Abia who are travelling during Christmas have expressed deep concern over the sharp hike in fares by transporters. They also decried the longer travelling time and stress occasioned by the “numerous” military and police checkpoints mounted at close range on the various routes in the South-East. A cross-section of the people said in separate interviews that they spend longer on the road than normal due to the multiple checkpoints. Also, the drivers alleged extortion by the operatives who man the checkpoints. A…
Christmas Day : Another Plane With 105 Passengers Crashes Azerbaijan Airlines flight carrying 105 passengers and crew crashed in Kazakhstan on Christmas Day, erupting into a massive fireball upon impact. The ill-fated plane was en route from Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, to Grozny, Russia, when it reportedly encountered difficulties. The aircraft went down while attempting an emergency landing, igniting upon contact with the ground. Thick black smoke billowed into the sky as flames engulfed the wreckage. The Daily Mail reports that an Azerbaijan Airlines flight from Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, to Grozny, Russia, crashed while attempting an emergency…
EXCLUSIVE: How Tinubu Govt Spent N176m On Shettima’s Trip For AFCON Semi-Final A review of the public payments’ portal, Govspend has revealed that N176 million was spent on Vice President Kashim Shettima’s trip to Cote D’Voire. Further details show that a significant amount of $117,524.00 was purchased on January 9, 2024 for the Vice President’s trip to Bouake, Côte d’Ivoire. Shettima left Abuja for Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, to support the Super Eagles of Nigeria as they took on South Africa in the semi-final of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). A statement by…
BREAKING: Lukurawa Terrorists Kill Many Police Officers Three police officers of the Niger Republic have reportedly been killed by the Lukurawa terrorist group in Goumki, a locality in Yelou commune, Gaya department, Dosso region. The attack reportedly took place late Sunday night, December 23, 2024, when heavily armed assailants stormed a police post in the area. According to Zagazola Makama, a security and counter-insurgency expert in the Lake Chad area, the attackers swiftly overwhelmed the officers before retreating. While no official claim of responsibility has been made, the Lukurawa group, known for its violent activities in border regions, is strongly…
JUST IN: NNPCL Reduces Fuel Price Again The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, has again reduced its retail price for Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, to N965 per litre Ibom Focus correspondent, who went around NNPCL retail outlets in Abuja, observed that the state-owned oil firm has adjusted its pump price to N965 per litre from N1040. NNPCL filling stations along Kubwa Expressway now dispense PMS at N965 per litre This represents an N75 price reduction. Earlier last week, the firm had reduced its petrol to N1,040 per litre. Meanwhile, the latest price cut comes after Dangote Refinery, in partnership…
Over 250,000 North-Korean Soldiers Killed Amid Russian War, Says Ukrainian President Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stated that over 250,000 soldiers have been killed in Kursk region. Volodymyr stated this development in a post on his official X handle. “As of now, over 250,000 North-Korean soldiers have been killed in the Kursk region.” the post read. “Ukraine is not to be mistaken as weak.” His claims come amid the ongoing war between Ukraine and Russia, a crisis that has led to loss of many lives and destruction of properties. Recently, Russia’s President, Vladimir Putin had noted that he is ready…