The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested five Chinese nationals suspected of engaging in illegal mining activities in Akwa Ibom State. The arrests took place in Ndito-Eka-Iba village, located in Ibeno Local Government Area, according to EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale. The suspects, identified as Zhon Qinping, Li Yi, Xie Bin, Chen Mou Zhou, […]
Over 110m Nigerians Issued National Identification Number – DG NIMC
The Director General of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), Abisoye Coker-Odusote, announced that over 110 million Nigerians have now been issued a National Identification Number (NIN). Speaking on Monday in Abuja during the 6th National Identity Day, themed “Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) – Enabling Access to Services,” Coker-Odusote highlighted the progress made in the […]
91 year old dies after crash between scooter and SUV
Around 10:30 a.m. on Monday, first responders were sent to the intersection of Blake Street East and Gibbons Street after getting a 911 call about a collision.
Nigerians Join Other Activists to Mobilize for Worldwide Fossil Fuel Phase-Out
Climate activists across Nigeria and 49 other countries are organizing more than 150 events, calling on their governments to swiftly implement a fast, fair, and well-funded phase-out of fossil fuels to prevent further climate catastrophe. Nigeria and Kenya are leading the movement in Africa, with each country hosting more than 10 actions. Overall, over 70 […]
Several charges laid after two-vehicle crash in Huron County
Three people were sent to hospital over the weekend, one of them airlifted to London, after a crash near Exeter. Around 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, police responded to Hern Line at Thames Road in the Municipality of South Huron.
PDP Crises: Dino Melaye is Part of the Problem – Damagum
Umar Iliya Damagum, the chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has attributed some of the party’s ongoing crises to the actions of former senator Dino Melaye. Damagum expressed concerns over Melaye’s loyalty to the party, particularly pointing to his conduct during the recent Kogi gubernatorial election. In an interview with Daily Trust, Damagum responded […]
Edo Election: Tinubu Did Not Sign Peace Accord as Presidential Candidate – Bishop Kukah
Bishop Matthew Hassan-Kukah of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto has revealed that President Bola Tinubu did not sign a peace accord during his presidential candidacy. Speaking at the Edo Election Security Townhall in Benin City, Kukah expressed concern that political parties and their candidates’ refusal to sign the Peace Accord could send a negative message […]
Body identified after washing up on Lake Huron shore eight years ago
Provincial police have identified a man whose body was found on a Lake Huron beach eight years ago. The remains of 56-year-old Garnet Nelson of Alberta were found on the shoreline near Port Albert on Oct.15, 2016.
Dangote Refinery: NNPC Reveals Varying Petrol Prices, Highest in Northern Regions
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has announced that petrol sourced from the Dangote Refinery will be sold at varying prices across the country, with the highest rates expected in northern regions. In a statement released on Monday, titled “NNPC Ltd Releases Estimated Pump Prices of PMS from Dangote Refinery Based on September 2024 […]
‘They go up in a hurry’ — Fire rips through Middlesex County campground
Three large camping trailers near Ailsa Craig have been destroyed by fire. North Middlesex firefighters were called to Shady Pines Campground around 11 p.m. Sunday.
