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Armed bandits have reportedly attacked a military base in Niger State. It was gathered that no fewer than two soldiers sustained injury when the terrorists attacked the military base in Tegina, Rafi Local Government Area of Niger State. One of the bandits was reportedly killed in the gun duel with soldiers during the attack that happened on Tuesday. Reports have it that rhe terrorists were moving towards Mashegu and Wushishi Local Government Areas when they launched the attack. Chairman, Rafi Local Government Council, Alhaji Ayuba Usman Katako, who confirmed the incident, said the injured soldiers were responding to treatment at…

Reverend Father Gabriel Ukeh, the kidnapped parish priest of Saint Thomas Catholic Church, Zaman Dabo community in Zango Kataf Local Government Area of Kaduna State has regained his freedom. He was abducted from the Rectory of St Thomas Parish, Zaman Dabo, Zango Kataf in the early hours of Sunday, June 9th, 2024. Confirming the release of the Priest, the Director-General of Communications, Kafanchan Catholic Diocese, Reverend Father Gabriel Okafor confirmed that he was freed at about 9 pm on Monday. He lauded the efforts and prayers which ensured the speedy release of the Priest. Get instant and latest news updates…

Officers of the Lagos State Police Command have rescued an American citizen from attempting suicide on the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos. The incident happened on Monday (Today). This was made known in a statement shared by the police command via its X handle. “An American citizen, name withheld was at 1:23 p.m. today restrained from committing suicide on the Third Mainland Bridge, Lagos,” it read. “The American, who is in his early 30s was driven to the Third Mainland Bridge by his Baby Mama in company of his daughter. He directed the lady who was unaware of his motive…

The tripartite committee on the minimum wage has submitted its report to the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume. This was contained in a statement issued on Monday by Segun Imohiosen, director of information and public relations in the office of the SGF. The statement noted a formal presentation of the report will be made to President Bola Tinubu soon. A formal presentation of the report will also be made to representatives of organised labour and the private sector, who are currently at the ongoing International Labour Organisation (ILO) conference in Geneva, Switzerland, it further revealed.…

Nigeria’s Super Eagles are in danger of not playing at the 2026 World Cup following a 2-1 defeat to the Cheetahs of Benin Republic. The Super Eagles, looking to claim their first win of the qualifying series started on a good note, thanks to Raphael Onyedika’s excellent finish in the first half. However, Finidi George’s men went into the break behind, as the Beninese scored twice before the interval thanks to Jodel Dossou and Steve Mounie. The win places Benin Republic at the top of Group C with seven points, while Nigeria remains fifth with three points. Get instant and…

The Nigeria Labour Congress has moved to clear the air over its intended strike action scheduled for tomorrow, Tuesday. The Congress, through its President, Joe Ajaero, ruled out the strike due Ajaero made this known on Monday during the ongoing International Labour Conference taking place in Geneva, Switzerland. He revealed the organised labour cannot embark on strike tomorrow because the figures presented by the Tripartite committee on minimum wage are with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. He also clarified that the submission of ₦62,000 as proposed by the government and the Organised Labour proposing ₦250,000 does not translate to the acceptance…

Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Governor of Lagos State, on Monday emerged the new chairman of the Southwest Governors’ Forum. He replaces Rotimi Akeredolu, the former Governor of Ondo State, who died in December, 2023, and was buried in February 2024. Sanwo-Olu was elected by his counterparts from the region during the meeting held at the Lagos House, Ikeja, on Monday. Governors Lucky Aiyedatiwa (Ondo), Dàpọ̀ Abiọdun (Ogun), Sèyí Mákindé (Oyo), Ademola Adélékè (Osun) and Biodun Oyebanji (Ekiti) were in attendance. Get instant and latest news updates via Our WhatsApp Community or Google News online channel.

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has directed the extension of sales of subsidized rice to pensioners in the state. This was made known by the Head of Service (HoS), Mr. Kehinde Onasanya Onasanya, who monitored the sales of discounted rice to members of the Local Government Pensioners Association of Nigeria (LOGPAN), at its secretariat in Ita Oshin, Abeokuta, the state capital, on Monday. He said the move was taken as the economic hardship spared nobody. He urged them to take advantage of the exercise and buy according to their levels while in service. He said the Governor ordered bringing…

The Super Eagles of Nigeria recited the ‘Arise O Compatriot’ anthem as opposed to the newly authorized ‘Nigeria We Hail Thee’ in an ongoing clash against Benin Republic in the fourth round of the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers. President Bola Tinubu on May 29, a day commemorating Nigeria’s 25th anniversary of uninterrupted democracy, signed the National Anthem Bill 2024 into law. The bill reinstated the old anthem, “Nigeria, We Hail Thee” and declared the “Arise ‘O’ Compatriots” void. News VEO reported that the National Orientation Agency (NOA) released a standardized version of the Nigerian Anthem. Get instant and latest news…

The Federal Government said it is releasing ₦20 billion to provide electricity meters for Band A customers before the end of September 2024. Adebayo Adelabu, the minister of power, disclosed this on Friday at the BusinessDay Conference in Lagos. “We are releasing ₦20 billion for the electricity distribution companies to procure meters for the unmetered Band A customers before the end of September,” he stated. “The government has put in place the required framework to enable an injection of 1.5 million meters into the power sector through the World Bank Distribution Support Recovery Program. “The Presidential Metering Initiative will ensure…