US Military confirms Red Sea friendly fire incident, two pilots lost
Two US Navy pilots were shot down over the Red Sea early Sunday in “an apparent case of friendly fire,” the US military said. Yemen’s […]
Month: December 2024
Jeff Bezos labels $600m wedding rumors as baseless
Billionaire Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has described as false media reports that said he is set to marry his fiancée Lauren Sanchez in an extravagant […]
Federal Government ends five-year mining ban in Zamfara
The Federal Government has lifted the ban on mining activities in Zamfara State five years later. The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, disclosed […]
Tinubu reacts to food stampede deaths in Anambra, Abuja; cancels engagements
No fewer than 39 Nigerians have lost their lives following stampedes during food-sharing events in Okija, Anambra State, and Maitama, Abuja, on Saturday. In the […]
Dangote hails Tinubu on impact of crude for Naira swap deal
…As Dangote Refinery partners MRS to sell PMS at N935 per litre nationwide at its retail outlets Foremost entrepreneur and President of the Dangote Industries […]
Why Nigerians no longer want to pay tax (1) by Hassan Gimba
There is this hullabaloo that has enveloped the country, with debates all over, in some instances threatening to degenerate into fisticuffs. It is all about […]
Northern churches on edge amid fears of Christmas bomb attacks
Barely three days to Christmas and New Year celebrations, many Christians living in the northern part of the country have expressed fear of terror attacks […]
Soaring costs push Nigerians to breaking point as Yuletide approaches
Several Nigerians went to their early graves on Saturday as they fell to wild stampedes that occurred in Abuja and Anambra State. In Maitama Abuja, […]
Abuja Guards Polo club celebrates winners in thrilling finale
The 2024 Abuja Guards Polo Club Tournament came to a spectacular close after nearly two weeks of exhilarating action at the Nigerian Army Polo Resort, Mambila […]
Anambra Stampede: Death toll rises to 22, Police confirms
The Anambra State Police Command has provided an update on the tragic stampede that occurred on Saturday in Okija, Anambra State, during a rice distribution […]
12 Essential tasks to tackle before the year ends
January, marking the beginning of a new year, is a time for fresh beginnings, filled with opportunities, aspirations, and plans waiting to unfold. It’s a […]
Ivory toweritis, by Nick Dazang
Once upon a time, it was the privileged members of the academia who reportedly lived in the Ivory Tower. Ensconced in their groove of academe, […]
Stampede: How Abuja food distribution turned deadly
The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has confirmed the death of 10 individuals, including four children, in a stampede that occurred during a food distribution […]
Wizkid, Tinubu, Baltasar Engonga top Africa’s most talked-about people of 2024
Nigerians dominated the list of Africa’s Most Talked About People of 2024 by Top Charts Africa. Nigerians occupied 18 spots in the top 30 recently […]
Nigeria and Ghana battle for glory in CHAN qualifiers and WAFU B U-17 championship
For the umpteenth time this year, Nigeria and Ghana will go toe-to-toe on the pitch on Sunday and this time, it’s a doubleheader which sees the […]