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The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 elections, Atiku Abubakar, has denied having any interest in Integrated Logistic Services Nigeria Limited (Intels). Reports had stated that Atiku is a major stakeholder in the company which benefitted from the decision of the federal government to rescind the contract cancellation between the government and Intels. Reacting to …

Barely one week after a 6.3 magnitude earthquake hit the Afghanistan city of Herat on October 7, a similar quake hit the city early Sunday morning. According to the US Geological Survey (USGS), the latest quake hit at 0336 GMT, 33 kilometres (20 miles) from Herat city, the capital of the western province, the same region where entire villages were …

Gunmen reportedly killed 10 persons and injured one at Kulben community, Mangu local government area of Plateau State on Sunday night. A community resident, Jerry Datim, told journalists on Monday in Jos, that the attackers stormed the village at about 9:00 p.m. and started shooting sporadically. He said: ‘’Last night, at about 8:40 p.m., gunmen attacked Kulben community, killed 10 …

Armed bandits, on Saturday night, kidnapped two students from the Federal University of Gusau in Zamfara State once again. According to eyewitness accounts, the two students—a male and a female—were kidnapped on Saturday night at 9 o’clock in the Sabon Garin Damba neighbourhood of Gusau, the state capital. The bandits allegedly broke into the neighbourhood shortly after 8 o’clock and …

Senator Ifeanyi Araraume has described the appointment of a new board and management of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company, NNPC Limited, by President Bola Tinubu on the 27th November 2023, as “illegal, wrongful, null and void and of no legal consequence.” He also alleged that this illegality might affect the Foreign Direct Investment drive of the federal government as foreign …

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Okezie Kalu has bemoaned the rising cases of organ failure in Nigeria, saying it has not only become a medical concern but also a challenge to the society. He however said that the parliament will collaborate with the Transplant Association of Nigeria (TAN) and other relevant authorities to ensure that the concerns …

At least three people have been killed and nine injured in an explosion that hit a Catholic Church in Southern Philippines during mass on Sunday morning, authorities have confirmed. According to the Regional Police Director, Brigadier General Allan Nobleza, the incident occurred at the gymnasium of Mindanao State University in Marawi, the country’s largest Muslim city. “On 3rd December, an …

Darosha Losobeh, the cousin and personal assistant of the late artist Ilerioluwa Aloba, also known as Mohbad, has spoken out, in response to the viral footage of the singer’s coffin purportedly revealing a broken neck. The former Marlian record signee passed away on September 12 at the age of 27. His passing sparked controversy as many Nigerians demanded justice for …

The Court of Appeal, Abuja, on Saturday, upheld the victory of the member of the House of Representatives for Sagbama/Ekeremor Federal Constituency in Bayelsa State, Fred Agbedi. The National and State Assembly Election Petitions Tribunal in Bayelsa State had on September 7 nullified Agbedi’s victory in the February 25 election following a petition filed by his All Progressives Congress (APC) …

General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, on Friday night, called on his congregants at the 2023 convention to pray for his death if he consults demonic powers. Speaking at the church’s convention themed: “Beyond Expectations,” the cleric said his attention was drawn to some publications on the internet where some so-called prophets, clerics …