Enugu Community On Fire As Herdsmen Kill Farmer Terror struck at the heart of Agu-Amede autonomous community in Eha-Amufu, Isi-Uzo Local Government Area of Enugu State, as people suspected to be herdsmen killed a farmer, Francis Odoh. According to community sources, the tragic incident occurred on Tuesday, when Odoh was killed close to his farm. This latest assault has reignited fear and apprehension in the troubled community, which has faced numerous attacks in the past. A video of the aftermath of incident seen by SaharaReporters on Thursday shows residents crying uncontrollably at the house of the deceased. A prominent member…
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Atiku Blasts Tinubu Over Failed Promise On Nigerian Flag Designer’s Burial Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has berated the President Bola Tinubu-led Nigerian government over its failure to fulfill its promise to give the creator of the Nigerian flag, Taiwo Michael Akinkunmi a befitting state burial after one year of his death. Atiku, a former presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2019 and 2023 general elections, said he was “immensely disheartened” that the Nigerian government failed to fulfill the promise of a state burial rightfully promised Akinkunmi’s family. Reacting to a report by the BBC where…
BREAKING: Gunmen Storm Party Secretariat In Rivers, Shoot Security Guard In a disturbing escalation of violence, gunmen have reportedly attacked the Action People’s Party (APP) secretariat in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, shooting a security guard. The incident, which occurred around midnight, follows another attack less than a month ago when the party’s secretariat in the New GRA area of Port Harcourt was bombed. Sunny Wokekoro, the state chairman of the APP, briefed journalists at the scene on Wednesday, expressing uncertainty about the details surrounding the latest attack. The injured security guard is currently receiving treatment at a local hospital, but…
NYSC: Corps Members Jubiliate Over New Minimum Wage The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) says the monthly stipends for corps members will be increased as soon as the federal government implements the new minimum wage. In July, organised labour accepted N70,000 as minimum wage, following negotiations with the federal government. The bill increasing Nigeria’s minimum wage from N30,000 was passed at the national assembly on July 23 and assented to on July 29. Yusha’u Ahmed, director general of the NYSC, says the monthly stipends for corps members will be raised from N33,000 once the federal government implements the new wage…
Quack Doctor Kill Patient Operatives of the Nasarawa State Police Command attached to Kadarko Division have arrested one Isa Usman, a quack medical doctor. The suspect was nabbed on Wednesday at the Iyayi Village, Kadarko district of Keana Local Government Area, LGA of the state for allegedly procuring and administering Procaine Injection on one Zaki Yaka Ajohol which led to his death. The Police Public Relations Officer of the command, DSP Ramhan Nansel made this known in a statement he issued on Wednesday. According to the statement, preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect whose level of education is the primary…
Bill Gates Participates In NEC Chairman of Dangote Foundation, Aliko Dangote and Microsoft Chief Executive Bill Gates are among the dignitaries participating in the ongoing National Economic Council, NEC, meeting at the Presidential Villa on Wednesday. The Vice President, Kashim Shettima is presiding over the meeting where health and nutrition issues would be discussed extensively. Present at the meeting are governors Babagana Zulum of Borno State, Bala Mohammed (Bauchi), Abdullahi Sule (Nasarawa State), Duoye Diri (Bayelsa), Francis Nwifuru (Ebonyi), Lawan Dauda (Zamfara State), among others. Also in attendance are Deputy governors representing their principals, some Ministers and some state commissioners.…
NANS Makes U-turn Over Planned Protest Against Fuel Price Hike The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has distanced itself from a planned protest scheduled for September 15, 2024 against the recent fuel price hike. NANS explained that it does not support any actions that could lead to civil unrest or disrupt public order. The association’s leadership stressed its commitment to peaceful and constructive dialogue as the preferred approach to address concerns over fuel prices. NANS reaffirmed its stance against any form of agitation that might compromise public peace and safety. This is contained in a statement signed by NANS…
Fuel Price Hike: Presidency Blasts Ajaero For Saying Tinubu Betrayed NLC The Presidency slammed the president of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Joe Ajaero, for saying that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu betrayed labour leaders by increasing the petrol pump price. Ajaero had alleged that labour accepted the N70,000 national minimum wage based on an understanding that the pump price of PMS would not be increased. Reacting to Ajaero’s allegation, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Print Media, Abdulaziz Abdulaziz, on his verified X handle, @Abdulfagge, said he was in the last two meetings where Tinubu met with Labour leaders,…
BREAKING: Yobe Mass Killing: ISWAP Claims Responsibility, Gives Reason The Islamic State in West Africa Province (ISWAP) has claimed responsibility for the attack that led the killing of 34 villagers in Yobe State. Naija News House reported how the terrorists attacked Mafa town around 4pm, on Sunday, killing people and setting houses and shops on fire. In a letter written in Arabic and released by the insurgents, the insurgent group claimed responsibility for the attack. It said the village was attacked for allegedly providing information to the military, which led to the killing of its members. “This is a message…
Tinubu Insists ‘Fuel Subsidy Is Gone’, Despite NNPCL’s Admission Of $6billion Debts Despite the admission of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to debts due to the rising cost of petroleum and the financial burden this has placed on it, President Bola Tinubu’s aide, Bayo Onanuga has claimed that the government is not paying fuel subsidy. NNPCL had admitted to owing petroleum suppliers to the tune of $6 billion due to “financial strain from the costs of petroleum supply.” Instead Bayo Adenuga stated that what was done by the NNPC was absorbing price of petroleum to protect Nigerian consumers…