Nine local government areas located in Northern part of Yobe State have been cut-off from Damaturu, the state capital, following torrential rain that resulted in cutting off roads linking the areas with the capital. According to reports, the affected LGAs are: Bursari, Geidam, Yunusari, Bade and Yusufari. Others are: Jakusko, Karasuwa, Nguru and Machina. The …
CBN Sacks NIRSAL MD, Directors
Nigeria’s apex bank, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has cancelled the appointments of all executive directors at the Nigeria Incentive-Based Risk Sharing System for Agriculture Lending (NIRSAL). The sacked NIRSAL executive directors are the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Abbas Umar Masanawa; Executive Director, Operations Kennedy Nwaruh and Executive Director, Technical Olatunde Akande. …
Save Nigeria from total collapse – Afenifere to FG
Pan-Yoruba group, Afenifere, has called on the Federal Government to save Nigeria, expressing concern over what it described as the near collapse of the nation since the administration of President Bola Tinubu took over. In a communique by its Deputy Leader, Oladipo Olaitan and the Deputy Secretary General, Alade Rotimi-John after a regular quarterly meeting …
Failed transfer: Napoli refuse to take back Osimhen in Conte’s squad
Napoli have refused to reunite Victor Osimhen back into manager Antonio Conte’s squad. According to football transfer expert, the management of the Serie A club confirmed the decision on Saturday night. This follows after his move to Chelsea failed as the transfer window closed on Friday night. “Napoli confirm they have NO plans to reunite …
Bandit kingpin seizes Nigerian Army’s vehicles, ammunition during operation
Picture have surfaced online of bandit kingpin, Bello Turji and his gang celebrating taking over the Nigerian Army Armoured Personnel Carrier. Turji and his gang also took over lots of ammunition from the Nigerian Army during the seizure of the carrier. This was confirmed by a counterinsurgency and security expert in the Lake Chad region, …
Lagos man arrested for allegedly pushing his brother to death
The Police in Lagos state have arrested and detained a man identified as Ayodeji Busari, for allegedly pushing his 47-year-old younger brother to death during a fight in the Iba area of the state. According to the spokesperson of the command, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, the case was reported to the police on August 24 by …
American rapper Fatman Scoop dies after collapsing on stage
Famous American rapper and radio personality, Isaac Freeman, professionally known as Fatman Scoop, is dead. Rapper Fatman Scoop died at 53 after suffering a medical emergency on stage during a concert. Announcing his death on Saturday, his tour manager said he was ‘lost for words.’ A viral video on social media showed the moment Scoop …
Nigeria, UK collaborate to enhance civil service reforms
The Head of Civil Service of the Federation of Nigeria, Mrs Didi Esther Walson-Jack, met with the UK Cabinet Secretary and Head of the Civil Service, Simon Case, to strengthen ties and advance civil service reforms in Nigeria. The meeting which was held at the UK Cabinet Office, London, focused on sharing knowledge and best …
Ogun revokes licenses of 20 orphanage home
Ogun State Government has revoked the provisional licences of 20 private orphanage owners operating in the state due to non-compliance with regulations and laws prioritising the well-being and safety of vulnerable children. The state Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Adijat Adeleye, made this known on Friday during a meeting with the private orphanage …