The abductors of a Catholic priest, Rev. Fr. Thomas Oyode, has demanded a ransom of N200 million for his release. LIB reported that the gunmen attacked the Immaculate Conception Minor Seminary in Ivhianokpodi, Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State on Sunday, October 27, 2024, and abducted the priest, who is the rector.…
The National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, has said there have been increased threats of attacks on telecommunications systems, banking platforms, power and energy grids, and military networks in Nigeria. Ribadu stated this during a workshop on critical national information infrastructure protection and resilience, which the National Cybersecurity Coordination Centre in ONSA organised for policymakers…
A Lagos court has heard allegations that Godwin Emefiele, former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), instructed his former dispatch rider not to keep formal records of over $3 million received on his behalf. This was revealed by Monday Osasuwa, the first prosecution witness, during his testimony on Monday at the Ikeja…
The Northern States Governors’ Forum (NSGF) has highlighted the economic challenges facing Nigeria’s northern region, noting that it is bearing the brunt of the country’s economic hardship. Gombe State Governor and NSGF chair, Mohammed Yahaya, voiced these concerns during a forum meeting in Kaduna on Monday. The gathering, which included discussions with Chief of Defence…
With just days until the November 5 presidential election, more than 41 million Americans have already cast their ballots through early voting, either in person or by mail. This significant early turnout is expected to play a crucial role in determining the outcome of the race between former President Donald Trump and Vice President…
Bandits have slaughtered four farmers in Isa Local Government Area of Sokoto State. It was gathered that several others were still unaccounted for after the attack which occurred around 8am on Monday, October 28, 2024 at Maridi village. A resident of the area, Surajo Isa, who confirmed the incident to the Daily Trust, said…
Operatives of the Niger State Police Command have neutralized a suspected armed robber during a fierce gun battle and recovered firearms in Gurara Local Government Area of the state. The spokesperson of the command, SP Wasiu Abiodun, who disclosed this in a statement on Monday, October 28, 2024, said a gang of robbers attacked houses…
Bandits have slaughtered four farmers in Isa Local Government Area of Sokoto State. It was gathered that several others were still unaccounted for after the attack which occurred around 8am on Monday, October 28, 2024 at Maridi village. A resident of the area, Surajo Isa, who confirmed the incident to the Daily Trust, said…
Super Eagles and Atalanta forward, Ademola Lookman has been ranked 14th in the 2024 Ballon d’Or standings. This was announced Monday evening in Paris, France by the Ballon d’Or organiser.The Nigerian international, who plays in Serie A for Atalanta, made history as the first player to score a hat-trick in a European final since 1975,…
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Umar Ganduje, says President Tinubu is doing a great job and working to make sure the current economic hardship facing the people comes to an end. He said this when he spoke in Akure at the inauguration of the 305-member National Campaign Council for the…
