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A gas pump cylinder used by a vulcaniser exploded, k!lling one of his apprentices in Minna, Niger State.   The incident occurred at Kpakungu area of Minna on Wednesday, December 25, 2024.   The explosion also reportedly injured the vulcaniser, identified as Mohammed, his son and one other apprentice.   The apprentice, Haji was said to have d!ed at the …

The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Adekunle Salako, has urged Nigerian health professionals to resist the trend of migrating abroad, popularly known as the “Japa syndrome,” in search of better working conditions.    He assured healthcare workers of the federal government’s commitment to collaborating with them to combat the increasing prevalence of cardiovascular diseases and related deaths …

An 18-year-old suspect, Fatiyah Abdulhakeem, who allegedly killed a retired Permanent Secretary in Niger State, Adamu Jagaba, has d!ed while in police detention.   Police sources told Daily Trust that Abdulkareem d!ed on Thursday but they could not tell the cause of his d3ath.    The pane beater was recently paraded by the Commissioner of Police in Niger State, Shawulu …

A pregnant woman was crushed to d3ath after a bus crashed into a residential building in Niger State.    The incident happened on Saturday, December 21, 2024, in Lambata, Gurara local government area of the state.    It was gathered that the commercial bus was on its way from Lagos State en route to Kano State when it ran into …

Kogi State governor, Usman Ododo was full of joy following the return of his predecessor, Yahaya Bello from the Kuje Correctional Facility on Friday, December 20. Recall that the former governor of Kogi State is currently facing charges levelled against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Bello is accused of money laundering, corruption, and N80 billion fraud charges …

A farmer, Dauda Haruna has been reportedly k!lled while four others, including 3 siblings, were severely injured in bomb explosions in Bassa community, Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State.   According to Daily Trust, the incident happened between the Bassa and Gwadara communities on Thursday morning, December 19, 2024, when the victims were going to the farm to harvest …

Controversial Nollywood actor Yul Edochie has sparked reactions after declaring himself as the next governor of his state of origin, Anambra State. On December 19, 2024, the actor posted a picture with President Tinubu’s son, Seyi Tinubu, on Instagram, also declaring Seyi as the next governor of Lagos State. His caption read, “The next Governor of Lagos State @seyitinubu with The …

China on Tuesday, December 1,excuted Li Jianping, a former official in the north Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, who was convicted in the largest-ever corruption case in the country totalling more than $421 million. According to the Indian Express, the death sentence of Li, former secretary of the ruling Communist Partys working committee for the Hohhot Economic and Technological Development Zone, was …

The Lagos State Government has sealed several establishments, including churches, hotels, and entertainment venues, over violations of noise pollution regulations and other environmental infractions. T   The enforcement action was carried out by the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA).   According to the agency, the infractions pose significant risks to public health and safety. The affected locations include Shomolu, …

The Edwin Woko-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Rivers State has criticised the national chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Abdullahi Ganduje, who revealed APC’s ambition to win the Rivers State governorship election in 2027.   During the inauguration of the Tony Okocha-led APC state executive in Port Harcourt on Saturday, Ganduje declared that capturing Rivers …