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BREAKING!!! Over 10 Persons Confirmed Dead In Stampede During Distribution Of Christmas Rice In Abuja

At least ten persons have been confirmed de@d in a stampede at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Maitama, on Saturday, 21st December 2024, during the distribution of food items to vulnerable and elderly persons. The tragic event, which happened at…

BREAKING!!! Over 30 Persons Found Dead Over Distribution of Christmas Rice in Anambra (Photo)

Many people have reportedly lost their lives following a stampede during the distribution of yuletide rice in Okija community, Anambra state. The incident occurred on Saturday morning. As at the time of filing this report, many dead were found littered…

Full Profiles Of Four Ebonyians Promoted To The Rank Of General In Nigerian Army (Photos)

(1) Patrick Igwe Omoke who hails from Okposi, Ohaozara LGA of Ebonyi State has been promoted to the rank of General in the Nigerian Army. He’s now Gen. Igwe Omoke (2) Another Ebonyi Man, Mr Ogbonnaya Igwe was also elevated…

President Tinubu To Pay  ₦27bn To Obasanjo, Gowon, Buhari, Others In 2025 

President Bola Tinubu administration has allocated ₦27 billion for the entitlements of former presidents, vice presidents, heads of state, chiefs of staff, retired heads of service, and professors in the 2025 fiscal year. The beneficiaries of this allocation include former…

EFCC Moves To Arrest Suspended LGA Edo Chairmen

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) reportedly has moved to arrest the suspended chairmen of the 18 local governments in Edo to its office for interrogation. The invitation was contained in a letter by EFFC Director of Investigation, Abdulkarim…

Four Children Amputated and One Killed From Bomb Explosion in Minna, Niger State

An interesting and rather sad story says that six children were playing behind their father’s farm in Minna, Niger when they found a bomb without knowing what it was. The innocent children proceeded to playing with the armed bomb when…

MTN Fined 15m For Unlawful Airtime Deduction by the Appeal Court

MTN Communication Limited faced a court hearing on Tuesday in Abuja for unlawfully deducting subscriber’s airtime through unsolicited service. In the court sitting, 15 million naira for such act as the ‘three member of justice’ hearing said such act is…

Dozens Killed in Ibadan Christmas Festival -Funfair

According to a recent report, a Christmas party was held in the city of Ibadan, Nigeria but a crush happened which took the lives of about 35 children and some others hospitalized. The police disclosed to the media that apart…

President Tinubu Announces Dollar to Naira Exchange Rate for 2025

Following the 2025 budget plan presented to the national assembly, the president also gave a breakdown of what to expect of the dollar/naira exchange rate in 2025. In the budget, he made it known that the exchange rate would fall…

Finally, Court Grants Controversial Lawyer, Dele Farotimi ₦30m Bail Over Defamation (Photo)

Popular controversial Human rights lawyer and writer Dele Farotimi has been granted ₦30 million bail. NEWMAX NIGERIA reports that Farotimi arrived at Ekiti Magistrate Court on Friday for a hearing of alleged defamation charges against him. Security was heightened at…