Indigenous People of Biafra leader, Nnamdi Kanu, has called out Africa’s Richest businessman, Aliko Dangote for allegedly exploiting Nigerians through his Cement Company. The IPOB leader alleged that the Dangote cement is sold cheaper in other countries while the price is doubled in Nigeria. Kanu made the allegation on Wednesday via a tweet on his…
A police constable attached to Kenyan Interior Cabinet Secretary, Fred Matiangi’s office shot and killed his wife before turning the gun on himself. Hadson Mkondo Wakise, who was attached to VIP protection at the Ministry of Interior, reportedly shot his wife Pauline Wakasa, a traffic officer attached to Nairobi’s Kilimani Police Station on Tuesday, April 6….
A military veteran reunited with his primary school mates decades after their graduation and he took to Twitter to share photos of them when they were still in primary school and now as adults. Barade, a criminologist and security expert, said they graduated from primary school in 1967. He said he hosted them recently and…
Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed has expressed that some unpatriotic elements are encouraging insecurity in some parts of the country. He stated this at a news conference on Tuesday in Abuja. Mohammed, however, assured that the government was resolutely tackling the situation and security “will improve drastically in the days ahead.” He said,…
DIG Usman Alkali Baba has been appointed by President Buhari as the acting Inspector-General of Police (IGP) with immediate effect. The Yobe born Police chief has held several strategic positions in the past. Here are few things to know about the acting IGP: 1. Usman Alkali was born on 1st March, 1963. 2. He hails…
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for private candidates, 2021 – First Series. Head of the Nigeria National Office, WAEC, Mr Patrick Areghan, told reporters on Tuesday the examination was primarily designed to help candidates seeking admission to tertiary institutions to reduce the waiting time…
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of the Deputy Inspector-General, DIG, Usman Alkali Baba as the Acting Inspector-General of Police, IGP. The Minister of Police Affairs, Maigari Dingyadi, made the announcement when he spoke with State House correspondents in Abuja on Tuesday, April 6. He said the appointment was with immediate effect. Dingyadi added that issues…
The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) has declared an indefinite strike action today April 6 to press home their demand for the implementation of a new salary scheme for polytechnic lecturers. According to the union, the industrial action kicks off today, Tuesday, April 6th. Making the declaration in Abuja after an unsuccessful meeting with…
Courts in Lagos State were on Tuesday shut against judges, magistrates, and litigants as judiciary workers commenced an indefinite strike. The strike complies with the directive of the national secretariat of the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN). JUSUN, among others, is demanding judicial autonomy. It was gathered that as early as 7.00 am, the…
A family of five who were returning to their base in Abuja have been abducted by gunmen suspected to be kidnappers in Ondo State. The victims who were on their way to Abuja after the Easter celebration in their hometown of Ajowa-Akoko in Akoko North West Local Government Area of Ondo State were kidnapped between…