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In a brazen daylight attack, bandits abducted 312 students and the principal, Abubakar Isah, from LEA Primary and Junior Secondary School in Kuriga, Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The incident occurred when the bandits surrounded the school at 7:47 am, forcing teachers and...
In a disturbing incident that unfolded in Kuriga town, Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State, bandits executed a daring invasion of LEA Primary School, Kuriga (1), leaving the community in a state of unrest. Dozens of pupils were reportedly abducted, with conflicting reports estimating...
The House of Representatives has taken a significant step in addressing the economic hardships faced by Nigerian workers by establishing an ad-hoc committee to explore the implementation of living wages. The move follows the unanimous adoption of a motion sponsored by 40 members, led by Aliyu...
The former Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, publicly expressed his deep gratitude to Herbert Wigwe, the former Group CEO of Access Holdings Plc, for the unwavering support that saw him through the turbulent aftermath of his dethronement. Breaking down in tears as he addressed the gathered...
During a night of tribute in Lagos, Sola Faleye, the Personal Assistant to the late Access Bank CEO, Herbert Wigwe, shared a harrowing account of narrowly escaping the tragic helicopter crash that claimed the lives of Wigwe, his wife Chizoba, their first son Chizzy, and businessman Abimbola...
Responding to the surge in food looting incidents, the Lagos State Police Command and the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) in the Southwest region have implemented heightened security measures at critical locations. The move aims to proactively prevent potential attacks by...
A viral video showing noodles sold in nylon bags has sparked various reactions from Nigerians. Expressing disappointment, some comments reflect sadness and frustration with the current state of affairs. One user criticizes Tinubu, associating the decline with his leadership. Another expresses...
Yesterday, popular social media personality Akah Nani exposed iFitness for deducting yearly dues from his account without prior notice. Today, another customer, Meyi Abu, took to Twitter to voice a similar complaint. In a tweet directed at @IFitnessng, Abu pleaded, "@IFitnessng, please return...
The Maiduguri Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has halted a sprawling smuggling operation, arresting 21 trucks carrying hidden cargoes of food and non-food items bound for neighboring countries. Intercepted at key exit routes along Kalabiri/Gamboru Ngala and...
A recent market survey by Peoples Gazette in Mararaba, a satellite town in Abuja, reveals a concerning trend of skyrocketing prices for essential food items in Nigeria. Indomie, a household noodle brand, has experienced an alarming surge from N8,500 to N18,000 for its Super pack, marking an...
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