Students and staff members of Federal University Gusau in Zamfara State, who were kidnapped by bandits, have regained their freedom after seven months in captivity. The victims were reportedly kidnapped during an attack in the Gusau area in February of this year. Security analyst and counter-insurgency expert, Zagazola Makama, confirmed the release in a report via X on Monday. “Abducted students of Federal University Gusau and staff regain freedom,” the report said. While the exact circumstances surrounding their release remain unclear, Zagazola’s sources indicated that security forces played a pivotal role in securing the victims’ freedom. “It was gathered…
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The United States has stepped up to provide critical humanitarian aid to thousands of victims affected by the devastating floods in Maiduguri and other parts of Borno State. The severe flooding that occurred on September 10, 2024, has led to the loss of lives, widespread destruction of properties, and the displacement of countless families. This was revealed in a statement made available to journalists on Monday from the U.S. Embassy in Abuja. The incident was caused by the collapse of the Alau Dam on the state Ngadda River. “The United States is deeply saddened by the devastating floods that have…
The Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, has stated that Saturday’s governorship election was marred with disregard for processes and the rule of law. The Independent National Electoral Commission, on Sunday, declared Senator Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress as the winner of the keenly contested election. Okpebholo polled 291,667 votes to defeat Asue Ighodalo of the Peoples Democratic Party, who secured 247,274 and Olumide Akpata of the Labour Party, who came a distant third with 22,761 votes. In a statewide broadcast on Sunday night, Obaseki appealed to residents to remain calm over the election’s outcome and not resort…
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has predicted thunderstorms nationwide from Monday, September 23, to Wednesday, September 25, 2024. NiMet’s weather outlook released in Abuja on Sunday forecast morning thunderstorms on Monday over parts of Sokoto, Kebbi and Borno states. According to it, thunderstorms are envisaged over parts of Borno, Yobe, Jigawa, Taraba, Adamawa, Gombe, Bauchi, Kano, Katsina, Kaduna, Zamfara, Kebbi and Sokoto states later in the day. “Thunderstorms are anticipated over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Niger, Nasarawa, Benue, Plateau and Kwara states during the morning hours. “In the afternoon and evening periods, isolated thunderstorms are expected over parts of…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday arrived in the United States for a crucial visit to present Kyiv’s plan to end two and a half years of war with Russia. Zelensky will present his proposals — which he calls a “victory plan” to President Joe Biden, as well as presidential hopefuls Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. The visit comes after a summer of intense fighting, with Moscow advancing fast in eastern Ukraine and Kyiv holding on to swathes of Russia’s Kursk region. It also comes as Kyiv has for weeks pressed the West to allow it to use long-range weapons…
An 80-year-old grandfather, Pa Aremu Shojobi, has been arrested by the operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency with 14 kilograms of cannabis. Shojobi confessed to having been selling illicit drugs in the last 25 years, according to a statement on Sunday by the agency’s spokesman, Femi Babafemi. The agency stated that the suspect got the drugs from Benin Republic. Babafemi said, “Operatives of the Lagos State Strategic Command of the Agency on Friday, September 20, arrested an 80-year-old grandfather, Pa Aremu Shojobi, with 14 kilograms of cannabis at his home in the Iyana Ipaja area of the state.…
Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in New York to represent Nigeria at the 79th United Nations General Assembly. The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications (Office of The Vice President), Stanley Nkwocha, made this known in a statement on Monday. According to Nkwocha, Shettima touched down at John F. Kennedy International Airport, New York in the early hours of Monday. He said that on arrival, the vice president was received by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Yusuf Tuggar; and Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani. Others were the Director-General of…
Some automobile experts have said that cars using Compressed Natural Gas save 70 per cent in maintenance and running expenses compared to those running on Premium Motor Spirit. They made the assertion during separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria in Abuja. Speaking on the benefits of converting cars from using petrol to CNG, the experts noted that beyond fuel efficiency, CNG is environmentally friendly, improved engine performance and extends its longevity The Director-General, Nigerian Institute of Transport Technology, Mr Bayero Farah, told NAN that using CNG cars will save 70 per cent on running expenses compared to cars…
China has urged its citizens in Israel to leave “as soon as possible”, as tensions between Israel and Lebanon’s Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah escalate. “Currently, the situation along the Israel-Lebanon border is extremely tense, with frequent military conflicts,” China’s embassy in Israel said in a statement on Sunday. “The security situation in Israel remains severe, complex, and unpredictable,” the statement added. The embassy urged Chinese citizens in Israel to “return home or relocate to safer areas as soon as possible”. Israel and Hezbollah threatened on Sunday to escalate their cross-border attacks despite international calls for both sides to step back…
A soldier identified as Abubakar has allegedly killed a Nigerian Civil and Security Defence Corps officer, Olapade Segun. Abubakar and Segun were said to have met at a nightclub in the Bodija area of Oyo State on Friday. PUNCH Metro gathered on Sunday that a heated altercation ensued between the two security agents, which led Abubakar to bring out his dagger. According to sources privy to the matter, who pleaded anonymity, Abubakar stabbed Segun and he died as a result of the blood lost through the incident. A source told our correspondent that a mob angered by the incident beat…