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The Nigeria Police Force (NPF), Kebbi State, recently celebrated the promotions of two new Assistant Commissioners of Police (ACPs) and 80 senior officers. Commissioner of Police (CP) Chris Aimionowane led the ceremony in Birnin Kebbi. These promotions followed recommendations from the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, and received approval from the Police Service…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) denies failing to remit $15 billion in oil revenues to the Federation’s account. The Chief Corporate Communications Officer of NNPCL, Olufemi Soneye, responded to the 2021 report by the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI). The 2021 NEITI report alleged that NNPCL did not remit $15 billion to the…
A fire engulfed the High Commission of Canada building in Abuja, Nigeria, on Monday. The incident occurred at 13010G, Palm Close, Diplomatic Drive, Central Business District, a few minutes before noon. According to newsmen, the cause of the fire is currently unknown. Images circulating online show smoke billowing from the premises, leading to the evacuation…
Soldiers arrived in Lokoja, the Kogi State capital, on Monday, November 6, as residents celebrated in anticipation of the November 11 governorship elections. These soldiers are a vital part of the security arrangements for the upcoming election, with the primary objective of ensuring a peaceful, fair, and credible voting process. During a recent visit to…
How much is Britain Dalton net worth? The well-known and popular American actor, Britain Dalton, has a net worth of $1.3 million as of 2023. Profile Data Name Britain Dalton Net Worth $1.3 Million Date of Birth 12 December 2001 Age 22 Years Old (as of 2023) Birth Place California, United States Currently Live In…
Curious about the Nigerian Naira to U.S. Dollar exchange rate in the black market and also the bank rate for today? Let us find the current AbokiFX exchange rate and official rate as of Sunday, October 22, 2023. Black market rate is the price rate at which people use to change currency (Naira to Dollar)…
Former Power Minister Professor Bart Nnaji has accused diesel suppliers and generator dealers of undermining the efforts of the federal government and power distribution companies to ensure a consistent electricity supply in Nigeria. Dailystand.ng gathered that he made this statement during his participation in the FLO 94.9 FM program, ‘The South East Political Roundtable,’ held…
In Benue State, Governor Hyacinth Alia has accused former governor Samuel Ortom of having 600 bank accounts but disclosing only 25 in his handover notes. Dailystand.ng gathered that this was revealed during a meeting with members of the State Correspondents’ Chapel, Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), at the office of the Commissioner for Finance and…
The Nigerian President, Bola Tinubu, has filed a counter-appeal against Atiku Abubakar in the Supreme Court, alleging fake certificate submission. The accusations focus on Atiku using different names on two academic certificates. Mr. President’s legal team claimed that Atiku is said to have used “Atiku Kojoli” on his primary school certificate and “Siddiq Abubakar” on…
The Nigerian military rescued another four Federal University, Gusau (FUGUS) students kidnapped by terrorists. Daily Stand recalls that the abduction of the students happened on October 14, 2023, from an off-campus home in Gusau, Zamfara State. Counter-insurgency expert Zagazola Makama, based in the Lake Chad region, credited Operation HADARIN troops with the successful rescue. They…
The North East Joint Task Operation Hadin Kai airstrikes of the Nigerian military reportedly killed over 100 Islamic State of the West African Province (ISWAP) members in Borno State on Friday. Counter-insurgency expert Zagazola Makama reported these airstrikes. The Nigerian military targeted terrorists in the forest at Bukar Mairam, Marte Local Government Area, following surveillance…
The Sokoto State Police Command has confirmed a suspected bandit attack that happened on Monday in the Soro community of the state’s Binji Local Government Area and resulted in the deaths of three people and injuries to others, according to PUNCH Newspaper. While verifying the attack, ASP Ahmad Rufai of the state police said that…
The Department of State Security (DSS) detained Fildausi Ahamadu, a 23-year-old woman, for allegedly making suicide threats against those she believed were to blame for Nasiru Gawuna’s victory as the All Progressives Congress governorship candidate at the election petitions tribunal in Kano State. According to a confidential source within the DSS, the arrest of Fildausi,…
The price of a 12.5kg cylinder of liquefied natural gas (LNG) or cooking gas has increased to N12,500 in Nigeria as the country celebrates its 63rd Independence anniversary. This is a significant rise from the reported price of N10,000 at the end of last month. Newsmen market survey in Lagos revealed that gas retailers have…
Good morning, Nigerians! Today, we’ll highlight the biggest news stories from Nigeria’s top newspapers for Tuesday, October 3, 2023. FG, Labour reach truce, planned strike suspended for one month Organised Labour last night suspended its planned nationwide strike for one month following an agreement with the Federal Government. Though details of the Memorandum of Understanding…
A resolution has been reached following a meeting between the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Trade Union Congress (TUC), and the federal government. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mallam Mohammed Idris, signed a statement outlining the specifics of these resolutions. The meeting, which took place on Sunday, October 1, 2023, aimed to address the…
Good morning, Nigerians! Today, we’ll highlight the biggest news stories from Nigeria’s top newspapers for Thursday, September 28, 2023. Strike: How labour veterans got NLC, TUC to close ranks On Tuesday, September 26, 2023, leaders of Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, and their Trade Union Congress of Nigeria, TUC, counterparts, announced to Nigerians, especially workers, that…
Good morning, Nigerians! Today, we’ll highlight the biggest news stories from Nigeria’s top newspapers for Wednesday, September 27, 2023. Oshodi-Apapa: You can’t evict us, truck drivers, touts dare Sanwo-Olu Despite the ultimatum by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State ordering sanity along the Oshodi-Apapa Expressway, truck drivers and touts, yesterday, dared the governor to evict…
Good morning, Nigerians! Today, we’ll highlight the biggest news stories from Nigeria’s top newspapers for Tuesday, September 26, 2023. Insecurity: Zamfara gov alleges FG in secret talks with bandits The war against insecurity in the country took a dramatic turn, yesterday, with Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State accused some agencies of the Federal Government…
Good morning, Nigerians! Today, we’ll highlight the biggest news stories from Nigeria’s top newspapers for Monday, September 25, 2023. Danfo driver goes berserk, strips self naked after stabbing LASTMA officer Operatives of Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, and Nigeria Police, yesterday, arrested a driver of a danfo bus, Volkswagen ‘T4’ with number plate, LSR…
Good morning, Nigerians! Today, we’ll highlight the biggest news stories from Nigeria’s top newspapers for Sunday, September 24, 2023. WAEC to introduce CBT for WASSCE The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) says plans to introduce the Computer Based Test (CBT) mode in the administration of its examinations are at an advanced stage. The Head of…
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has revealed plan to introduce computer-based test (CBT) mode for its exams, according to Mr Patrick Areghan, WAEC’s Head of National Office (HNO). Mr Areghan revealed this in an interview with NAN on Saturday. He said he has long envisioned incorporating CBT into the council’s examinations. The WAEC HNO…
A 43-year-old truck driver who allegedly drove recklessly and killed a man was on Thursday, Sept. 21, arraigned before an Ebute-Metta Chief Magistrate’s Court for manslaughter. Kingsley Opara, who resides at No. 5, Samuel Otusile Street, Iba, Ojo, Lagos State, is facing two counts of dangerous driving and manslaughter perpetrated against him by the police….
The Commander of the Ilorin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Michael Nzekwe, has urged real estate agents in the state to collaborate with the commission in combating corruption and avoiding involvement in money laundering. Nzekwe emphasized his commitment to combating financial crime by enforcing regulations, particularly in the real estate…