33 DIE IN PRISON RIOT IN MAPUTO ON CHRISTMAS DAY Over 33 people have died following unrest at a maximum security prison in Mozambican capital, Maputo. Dozens of people were killed as a result of the prison riot on Christmas Day, according to authorities. According to the Guardian UK, the riot resulted to the death of 33 people, while 15 …

lNO REGRET OVER MY ACTIONS AS MINISTER – UJU-KENNEDY OHANEYE Former Minister of Women Affairs, Uju-Ken Ohanenye, has stated she has no regret over her actions during her tenure, despite the controversies surrounding her time in office. Ohanenye, who was appointed in August 2023, faced criticism for her outspoken nature, including her threat to sue the United Nations (UN) for …

ENUGU GOVT, FAAN CONDUCT SIMULATION EXERCISE AT AKANU IBIAM INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, ENUGU Following the emergence and re-emergence of infectious diseases in the country, the Enugu State Government in collaboration with The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has conducted a simulation exercise at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu. This was even as the State Commissioner for Health, Prof Ikechukwu …

FRANCE OFFERING NIGERIA FUNDS TO DESTABILIZE NIGER REPUBLIC, NEIGHBOURING COUNTRIES – GENERAL TITANI ALLEGES Niger Republic’s Head of State, General Abdourahamane Tiani, has alleged that France is providing financial support to Nigerian authorities to establish a military base in Borno State. Tiani said the plan is purportedly to destabilize Niger and its neighboring countries. Zagazola Makama, a Lake Chad Basin …

WEAK NAIRA, GOOD, MANY PEOPLE CAN’T TRAVEL AGAIN – TINUBU’S AIDE The Special Adviser to the President Bola Tinubu on Economic Matters, Tope Fasua, has said a weaker currency for the country was one of the best policies of the government. Tope Fasua said the country’s currency’s low performance in comparison to other currencies has focused the attention of businesses …

POPE OPENS HOLY DOORS TO KICK OFF SPECIAL JUBILEE YEAR Pope Francis has launched a special jubilee year for Roman Catholics during a ceremony on Christmas Eve at the Vatican. The Pope marked the start of the jubilee by opening the usually bricked-up Holy Door at St Peter’s Basilica. Jubilees take place only once every 25 years, and more than …

BOKO HARAM TERRORISTS BOMB NIGERIAN ARMY BASE IN BORNO ON CHRISTMAS EVE, INJURE MANY SOLDIERS At least six soldiers have been confirmed injured after a drone strike by suspected terrorists on a military base in Borno State. SaharaReporters gathered that the terrorists attacked the Forward Operating Base in Wajiroko in the Damboa Local Government Area on Tuesday afternoon. A soldier …

WIVES OF FORMER AFRICAN PRESIDENTS LAMENT DISRESPECT, NEGLECT AFTER HUSBANDS’ TENURE Wives of former African presidents have complained of systemic mistreatment, being abandoned, deprived of their resources and dignity, and reduced to obscurity once their husbands left power or died. The lamentations were uttered by former presidents’ wives as they gathered in Conakry, Republic of Guinea, for a conference aimed …

REDUCE FOOD PRICES, STRENGTHEN AGRICULTURE – CAN TELLS TINUBU The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has urged the federal government to strengthen the agricultural sector, reduce food prices, and address inequality. The CAN President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, on Wednesday in his Christmas message, urged Christians to reflect on Jesus Christ’s values and teachings, which provide hope, peace and guidance, especially …

I WAS SACKED, NOT REMOVED – EX-WOMEN AFFAIRS MINISTER Former Minister of Women Affairs, Barr. Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye has said that she was sacked, not removed by President Bola Tinubu. Kennedy’s dismissal in October was part of a cabinet reshuffle that saw four other ministers relieved of their duties, including the ex-Minister of Tourism, Lola Ade-John; ex-Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir …

FUBARA SHOWERS N100,000 CHRISTMAS BONUS TO RIVERS WORKERS, PENSIONERS Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has approved the payment of ₦100,000 Christmas bonuses for civil servants, public servants, and pensioners in the state.The announcement was made in a statement issued on Tuesday by the state’s Head of Service, Dr. George Nwaeke. Dr. Nwaeke noted that the bonus was approved on Monday …

2027 GOVERNORSHIP RACE HOTS UP IN RIVERS STATE: WILL APC Pick TONY OKOCHA AS CANDIDATE? With the visit of 16 members of the APC National Working Committee NWC led by National Chairman Alhaji Dr.Umar Ganduje that inaugurated new Executive for All Progressives Congress Rivers State Chapter on Friday 13th of December, 2024 all is now set to reposition the party …

UNFULFILLED FEDERAL GOVT’S ECONOMIC PROMISES In 2024 As 2024 draws to a close, there are a handful of vital economic promises made by the federal government that are yet to be fulfilled. The majority of the promises were meant to ameliorate the impact of government policies such as the removal of petrol subsidy in May 2023 and the unification of …

POLICE ARREST ABUJA CATHOLIC PRIEST, CHURCH OFFICIALS OVER PALLIATIVE STAMPEDE The FCT Police Command has arrested the priest in charge of the Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Maitama, Abuja, where 10 people lost their lives in a stampede during the distribution of free food on Saturday. The Catholic Archbishop of Abuja Diocese, Most Rev Ignatius Kaigama, who confirmed the arrest of …

SUSPECTED TRANSFORMER VANDAL ELECTROCUTED IN ENUGU COMMUNITY Tragedy struck on Monday night as a suspected transformer vandal was electrocuted in Ihe Primary School at Obukpa, Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu State. He was attempting to steal armoured cables belonging to the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company, EEDC. The remains of the victim revealed severe burns all over his body. It …