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The Nigerian Army on Sunday, suffered casualties as one major, about 10 soldiers and an unspecified number of local vigilantes have been killed by gunmen in Zungeru in Wushshi Local Government Area in Niger State. Eight other soldiers were seriously injured during the gunfight on with the bandits. The Bandits were said to be numbering about 70 and fully armed with sophisticated weapons. Advertisements The soldiers were also said to have fought the gunmen to a standstill, eliminating over 30 of them, while several others sustained gunshots injuries and are currently hiding in the bush as the soldiers were said…

Lagos, the commercial nerve center of Nigeria is set to play host to Catholic Bishops and communication experts across Africa as they gather to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Pan African Episcopal Committee for Social Communications (CEPACS). The event which is billed to hold between November 18 to 21, 2023, at the ultra modern facilities of Lumen Christi Catholic TV, Retreat and media Centre, Lekki Lagos according to the President of CEPACS, Most Rev. Emmanuel A. Badejo, Bishop of Oyo Diocese, will be attended by the Bishop Chairmen from each region of Africa, the Standing Committee of SECAM…

A Nigeria lady who insists N17 million naira must be spent in her wedding has ruined her marriage as her husband to be has canceled the proposed wedding.  The Nigerian man cancelled the proposed wedding after his fiancee insists on having an extravagant wedding that will cost N17 million. The man, who shared his story anonymously with self-styled relationship counselor, Wizarab, revealed that he got engaged to his lover on Valentine’s day and planned to marry her between September and December, with a N6 million wedding budget. His fiancée, on the other hand, insists on an extravagant wedding that would…

One of Nigeria leading advocacy for transparency, accountability, and effective service delivery, BudgIT, a civic-tech organization has charged the Federal Government to immediately release a transparency and accountability plan to ensure that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s 31st nationwide broadcast concerning the nation’s current economic crisis and plans to frontally tackle them achieve the desired goals. The CSO, in a statement issued on Monday and signed by its Communication Associate, Nancy Odimegwu, recalled that the President had, during the broadcast, said that a budget of N75 billion will be allocated from July 2023 to March 2024 to support 75 promising manufacturing…

As Gridlock May Return To Otovwodo Junction Soon The matching order recently given by the Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori to clear off all perceived obstacles and obstructions causing traffic jam around the Otovowodo junction of the East West road, may have been flouted as some touts that claim to be taskforce are allegedly collecting N1,000 from traders their businesses along the road. It could be recalled that before the governors order, motorists and travellers using the East-West road, spend several hours at the Otovwodo Junction in Ughelli daily as a result of market women activities which affects…

Illicit Drugs worth over Twenty Two million naira has been handed over by the Kebbi State Command of the Nigeria Customs Service to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA in Kebbi State. Handing over the drugs to the NDLEA in Birnin kebbi on Monday, August 14, the Area Customs Comptroller, Dr. Ben Oramalugo  said, the feat is part of the command’s effort in collaborating with the NDLEA in ridding the state and the country of illicit drugs and harmful substances. Oramalugo noted that the seized drugs and other items including  138 packs of Tramaking/Tramadol 225mg, 81 tablet size of Cannibis…

A Nigerian Air Force aircraft en route to Niger State crashed on Monday. Sources told The PUNCH that the aircraft took off from Kaduna en route to Minna, the Niger state capital when the incident occurred. However, it is still uncertain whether there were casualties from the incident as other details about the incident still remain sketchy as of the time of filing this report. Also, the Nigerian Air Force has not made an official statement on the incident nor did the Air Force spokesperson, Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet, answer calls made to his phone number. On Tuesday, August 1,…

The Catholic Bishop of Warri Diocese, Most Rev. Anthony Ovayero Ewherido, has announced the ordination to the Catholic celibate priesthood of 17 deacons. The ordination is scheduled to hold on Saturday, August 19, 2023, at Saint Williams Catholic Church, Orerokpe, headquarters of Okpe Local Government Area of Delta State. According to the program me sighted by this medium, the bishop of the diocese, Most Rev. Anthony Ovayero Ewherido is the ordaining prelate.

In order to avert the impending flood as announced by the Nigeria Meteorological Agency, Chairman of Sapele Local Government Area of Delta State, Hon. Chief. Eugene Inoaghan, has embarked on opening of drainages around  Econet Road in Okwovwori Community to allow free flow of water in the area. It could be recalled that members of Okwovwori community have cried out to the Local Government Chairman and leaders of the community after many were sacked by flood from their various homes and place of businesses. The Commissioner Representing Sapele, Okpe and Ethiope West in the board of DESOPADEC, Chief Julius Egbedi…

The Mangu IDP camp in Plateau State have received a boost as a social enterprise organisation, Illuminating Minds, said it trained 67 teachers on trauma-informed classroom care. Dr Itari Turner, Founder of the organisation said in a statement weekend, that the training tagged;  “A Teacher with a Difference”, was conducted in collaboration with its partners Shamiri Institute and Charis Healthcare & Community Support Initiative. Turner stated that the training was carefully designed to help teachers better understand the signs and symptoms of trauma, and how to create a safe and supportive learning environment for children who have experienced trauma. Turner…