Dr. Cornelius Onuigbo, a urologist in the Department of Surgery at Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital in Nnewi, Anambra State, was abducted by gunmen on Tuesday evening. The incident occurred at the entrance of Onuigbo’s residence in Nnewi as he was returning home from work. Witnesses reported that armed men intercepted the doctor, forced him into their vehicle, and drove off. One witness said, “The armed men surrounded the doctor just as he was about to enter his residence. After a brief conversation, they ordered him into their vehicle and drove off. We don’t know the reason behind the abduction,…
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Nigerian crossdresser Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, has responded to U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent executive order recognizing only two genders: male and female. The directive, part of a series of orders signed by Trump upon his return to office, mandates that all U.S. government policies acknowledge only these two genders. During his inaugural address, Trump declared, “As of today, it will henceforth be the official policy of the United States government that there are only two genders: male and female.” Bobrisky, however, dismissed concerns over the policy, confidently asserting her identity as a woman. In a post shared…
The Federal Government, through the Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, has defended the recent 50 per cent hike in telecom tariffs despite widespread criticism from advocacy groups, subscribers, and the threat of legal action. Speaking on Tuesday during a budget defense session with lawmakers, Tijani attributed the tariff increase to surging inflation and the rising cost of imported goods. He explained that operational challenges facing telecom operators made the adjustment unavoidable. “Rising inflation and operational costs are the reasons for the recent tariff increase,” Tijani said. He also highlighted the government’s ongoing efforts to enhance connectivity…
A 45-year-old man’s lifeless body was retrieved from a well in Babawa village, located in the Gezawa Local Government Area of Kano State, by the Kano State Fire Service on Tuesday. The Fire Service spokesperson, Saminu Abdullahi, released a statement on Wednesday, explaining that the control room received an emergency call about the incident. According to the statement, the distress call came from ASP Kabiru Lawan of the Gezawa police division at approximately 12:59 PM on January 21, 2025. The emergency response team was promptly dispatched to the scene, arriving at 1:25 PM. They found the man, estimated to be…
The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Polytechnics (SSANIP) has suspended its planned three-day warning strike, originally scheduled to commence today, January 22, 2025. This decision was announced in a statement by SSANIP’s National Secretary, Nura Gaya, following a conciliatory meeting facilitated by the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment. The meeting, chaired by the Minister of Labour and Employment, involved key stakeholders, including representatives from the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), the Federal Ministry of Education, and the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment. Gaya described the session as productive, highlighting that it led to the signing of a…
The Department of State Services (DSS) has filed terrorism charges against Muhammad Mahdi Shehu, a self-styled activist, at the Federal High Court in Kaduna. The charges, submitted on Friday, January 17, 2025, came to public notice on Tuesday evening. In addition to the charges, the DSS filed a motion ex parte seeking permission to detain Shehu for 60 days in accordance with Section 66 of the Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022. Justice Rilwan Aikawa granted the request, allowing the DSS to conclude its investigations while Shehu remains in custody. The charges against Shehu include making false publications to cause…
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has officially announced the commencement of the 2024 Batch C Stream 2 Orientation Camp today, Wednesday, January 22, 2025, across all states in Nigeria. The announcement was made via the NYSC’s official social media handle, urging prospective corps members (PCMs) to report to their designated camps with the required documents and essentials as indicated in their call-up letters. Additionally, deployment letters for the 2024 Batch C Stream 2 have been released, enabling PCMs to access their postings and prepare for the service year. The NYSC has advised all prospective corps members to prioritize safety…
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has apprehended the driver of a notorious ‘one-chance’ syndicate involved in robbing unsuspecting passengers. The syndicate operated using a commercial bus with the license plate KSF 56 XL. Adebayo Taofiq, LASTMA’s Director of Public Affairs and Enlightenment, shared the news in a statement on X.com on Tuesday. The arrest took place on Funsho Williams Avenue in Surulere, Lagos, following an incident in which a female passenger, Bibian Emelifonwu, was victimized by the group while traveling to work on Tuesday morning. In her account, Miss Emelifonwu explained that she boarded the bus and sat…
The Minister of Women Affairs, Hajiya Sulaiman-Ibrahim, has expressed her deep shock and sorrow following the tragic death of Salome Adaidu, a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member, who was killed by her estranged partner in the Karu area of Nasarawa State. In a statement issued by her Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Jonathan Eze, on Tuesday, the minister condemned the brutal act and demanded justice for the victim and her family. The 24-year-old Adaidu had been serving at Nicon Insurance in Abuja before her tragic death. “As a mother, I find it heartbreaking to come to terms with…
The Kaduna State High Court has deferred the bail hearing for Bashir Sa’idu, the former Chief of Staff to ex-Governor Nasir El-Rufai, to Thursday, January 23, 2025. According to Vanguard, Sa’idu, who also held the position of Commissioner for Finance during El-Rufai’s tenure, is facing a 10-count indictment filed by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). The charges include allegations of embezzlement, theft, and money laundering. The ICPC accused Sa’idu of selling $45 million belonging to the Kaduna State Government at a rate of ₦410 per dollar, significantly lower than the parallel market rate of ₦498.…