Gunfire erupted on Wednesday night in Abuja’s Asokoro District when operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) attempted to arrest former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello at the Kogi State Governor’s Lodge. The standoff occurred as security personnel at the lodge resisted the anti-graft agency’s efforts to apprehend Bello. An altercation quickly ensued…
By Ayomide Otitoju Nigeria’s new low-sulphur crude oil grade, Utapate, has seen its daily average production rise to 32,000 barrels per day, according to a report from the Federal Government. The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) revealed that 996,070 barrels of Utapate were produced in August, a significant increase from the 754,222 barrels produced…
Israeli police have arrested an Israeli citizen accused of being recruited by Iranian intelligence to plan the assassination of high-ranking officials, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, according to a joint statement by the police and Shin Bet security service on Thursday. The statement revealed that the suspect, a businessman who had lived in Turkey for…
By Ayomide Otitoju First City Monument Bank (FCMB), in partnership with the Tulsi Chanrai Foundation, has successfully restored the vision of approximately 150,000 visually impaired Nigerians in Kebbi State through its “Priceless Gift of Sight” initiative. Launched in 2009, the program provides free eye tests, optical services, and surgeries across all 21 local government areas…
By Ayomide Otitoju On Saturday, September 21st, 2024, millions of voters in Edo State will head to the polls to elect a new governor, as Governor Godwin Obaseki prepares to leave office after completing his two-term tenure. The election, conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), will see 17 candidates compete for the top…
By Ayomide Otitoju A truck bearing the logo of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has been impounded by security operatives in the Niger Delta for transporting stolen crude oil. This comes amid intensified efforts by security agencies to combat oil theft in the region. The vehicle, along with several others, was intercepted over…
A total of 828,284 candidates, representing 60.55% of those who sat for the 2024 Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSCE), secured credits in both English Language and Mathematics, the National Examination Council (NECO) announced on Thursday. Speaking at NECO’s headquarters in Minna, Niger State, NECO Registrar, Prof. Dantani Wushishi, revealed that 1,376,436 candidates participated in…
By Ayomide Otitoju The World Health Organization (WHO) will call on world leaders to tackle critical global health challenges and increase investment in public health at the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA79), taking place in New York from September 20 to 30, 2024. The highlight of the health agenda is the…
By Ayomide Otitju The World Health Organization (WHO) has applauded Jordan for becoming the first nation to officially eliminate leprosy, marking a significant moment in global public health efforts. “WHO congratulates Jordan on this impressive milestone,” said WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. “Leprosy has afflicted humanity for millennia, but country by country, we are…
