Train attack: 23 remaining passengers freed
The federal government says 23 passengers still in captivity after an attack on a train in Kaduna have regained their freedom. Usman Yusuf, secretary, chief of defence staff action committee (CDSAC), announced the development in a statement on Wednesday. The development comes more than six months after the attack. According to the statement, a seven-member […]
Army Court Marshal’s 68 officers, soldiers as GOC urges fair hearing
By Suleiman Adamu, Sokoto The General Officer Commanding , 8 Division of the Nigerian Army, Sokoto, Major General U.U. Bassey on Wednesday inaugurated a 12 member General Court Marshal for the trial of 68 officers and soldiers accused for various offences during Operation Hadarin Daji with a call on the Court to ensure truth prevailed […]
Reps condemn incessant power grid collapse, order probe
The House of Representatives has resolved to investigate the incessant collapse of Nigeria’s power grid and the failure of the Transmission Company of Nigeria, decrying the negative impact on the economy. At the plenary on Tuesday, the House mandated its Committee on Power to conduct an investigation of “the root causes of incessant national grid […]
Nine family members mysteriously dies in Kogi
Nine members of the same family have reportedly died under mysterious circumstances in Nagazi, Adavi Local Government area of Kogi State. They include five children of the same parents, and four others. It was gathered that the incident, which happened on Monday evening, saw five family members dying at a spot before four others were […]
Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things you need to know this Tuesday morning
Good morning! Below is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers: 1. President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Mr. Aminu Umar-Sadiq as the new Managing Director of the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA). This was contained in a statement by the Special Adviser, Media & Communications to the Honourable Minister of Finance, Budget & National Planning, Mr. Tanko […]
Pictorials from obi supporters rally in Kaduna
On the 1st of October supporters of presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, organised rallies across the country. The rallies held amid activities to celebrate Nigeria’s 62nd independence anniversary. Hundreds of supporters in Kaduna matched from Abuja junction to other part of the state to show their support. Below are pictures from […]
Dark day for football as over 150 people looses life in Indonesia stampede
Over 150 people have reportedly been killed in a stampede following a riot at a football match in Indonesia between Arema FC and Persebaya Surabaya, after police fired tear gas to disperse angry fans from the pitch. The tragedy happened on Saturday night in Malang, were fans of the loosing Arema team, invaded the pitch […]
AUDI GRIEFS OVER DEATH OF LEAD OUTRIDER, CONDOLES WITH FAMILY, NSCDC PERSONNEL.
The National Headquarters of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has been thrown into mourning state following a fatal accident which claimed the life of Commandant General’s lead outrider, Assistant Superintendent of Corps 1 (Asc 1), Dickson Dike who was loved by many. The unfortunate incident took place on Tuesday 27th September, 2022 in […]
Troops rescue Chibok girl after 8 years in captivity with four children
Troops of the Nigerian Army have reportedly rescued one of the Chibok schoolgirls abducted by insurgents in 2014. The girl, identified as Yana Pogu, was rescued on Thursday in Borno by the troops of the Nigerian Army under Operation Hadin Kai. Pogu, who was rescued with her four children, gave birth to a set of […]
FG: Abuja-Kaduna train remains shut
The Federal Government has said that the Abuja-Kaduna rail lines will remain shut until those held captive by bandits are released. Speaking to journalists in Lagos on Wednesday, Managing Director, Nigeria Railway Corporation, Fidet Okhiria, disclosed that four railway workers were among those still being held captive. He noted that the corporation had restored the […]