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Three people died in a mining pit collapse in Bazakwoi, Niger State, while one person was rescued. This marks the second incident in ten days, highlighting ongoing safety concerns in illegal mining activities. Community efforts successfully recovered all victims, according to the Niger State...
Three killed in gun battle as Nigerian police, and military foil 15-man bank robbery attempt in Abaji, Abuja. Suspects apprehended, search ongoing. In a joint operation between the Nigerian Police and the Military, three lives were tragically lost during a fierce gun battle that foiled a...
Nigeria's labor unions clarify stance on minimum wage, open to adjustments. President Tinubu to decide between ₦62,000 and ₦250,000 proposals. Concerns raised over affordability. Nigeria's organized labor has clarified its stance on the ongoing minimum wage negotiations, stating that it is not...
The ICPC has summoned a civil servant, Simisola Fajemirokun Ajayi, who accused a permanent secretary of sexual harassment, for interrogation over an alleged violation of anti-corruption laws. In a surprising twist, the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC)...
Stay informed about the Nigerian Army's latest recruitment news. Discover details about the 87 Regular Recruits Intake (87RRI) shortlist and learn how to check if you've been selected. The Nigerian Army has announced the shortlisting of successful applicants for the 87 Regular Recruits Intake...
Nigerian actor Ibrahim Chatta vows to arrest a staff member for injuring his horse, essential for his movie productions. The incident sparked online debates, with supporters defending Chatta's frustration and critics condemning the cruelty. Nigerian actor Ibrahim Chatta has made headlines after...
Chinese surgeon pioneers transcontinental telesurgery, performing a historic operation from Rome to Beijing using robotic arms. With minimal latency and precise execution, Professor Zhang Xu removes a prostate cancer lesion remotely, marking a breakthrough in medical technology and surgical...
In Delta State, a young man and his uncle were arrested for staging a fake kidnapping and extorting N5 million in Bitcoin from the victim's father. The incident highlights a disturbing trend of self-perpetrated crimes, prompting calls for vigilant parenting to prevent such behaviors. In Delta...
A federal high court in Abuja has postponed the arraignment of former Kogi governor Yahaya Bello to June 27 due to the absence of EFCC lead counsel Kemi Pinheiro. Bello faces 19 charges, including money laundering and misappropriation of N80.2 billion in public funds. A Federal High Court in...
Seven EU countries, including Germany and Ireland, face critical shortages of healthcare workers and are easing visa procedures to attract foreign doctors, nurses, and specialists to address the deficits. A recent report by the European Commission has highlighted critical shortages of...
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