Author: Ayo

A group of bandits has invaded a primary healthcare centre in Kuyallo, Eastern part of the Birnin-Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna State, kidnapping two nurses and an unspecified number of patients. The incident occurred on Monday morning, when the bandits initially targeted the nearby Government Day Secondary School, but found it empty. According to Musa Alhassan, a leader of a local Vigilante group, the bandits arrived at the school around 9 am, asking about the students. However, upon finding the school empty, they turned their attention to the healthcare centre, which is within the vicinity. “The bandits came to…

The Senate has postponed the public hearing on alleged economic sabotage in the petroleum industry, citing the need for wider consultations with stakeholders. The hearing, which was scheduled for September 10 to 12, 2024, has been put on hold to allow for more input and participation from key stakeholders. According to the Leader of the Senate and Chairman of the Senate Ad-hoc Committee to Investigate Alleged Economic Sabotage in the Nigerian Petroleum Industry, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, the decision was taken in the best interest of the federation and its teeming population. Bamidele explained that the postponement became imperative considering the…

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has alerted Nigerians to the activities of a faith-based organisation, Christ Mercy Land Delivery Ministries, led by Prophet Jeremiah Fufeyin, using the agency’s name to deceive the unsuspecting public. In a statement on Sunday signed by its Director General, Prof Mojisola Adeyeye, NAFDAC noted that none of the products advertised and sold by the organisation are registered with the agency. According to the statement, NAFDAC has been inundated with petitions from concerned citizens about the organisation’s Miracle Water and Miracle Soap, which are being advertised with healing and miracle…

The Edo State Government has announced an indefinite postponement of the resumption of all schools in the state, citing the recent hike in fuel price as the reason. The announcement was made in a memo signed by the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Ojo Akin-Longe, in Benin on Saturday. According to the memo, the resumption of schools, which was initially scheduled for September 9, has been put on hold until further notice. The government attributed the decision to the tension arising from the fuel price increase and the challenges faced by parents and guardians. The memo read: “The…

American pop star, Selena Gomez, has officially become a billionaire, according to Bloomberg’s Billionaires Index. The 31-year-old actress, singer, and entrepreneur has amassed an estimated $1.3 billion fortune from her lucrative business ventures, including her Rare Beauty brand, music, and hit shows. Gomez’s wealth is largely attributed to her stake in Rare Beauty Brand Inc., which accounts for more than 80% of her net worth, approximately $1.1 billion. The brand, which she launched in 2020, has become a huge success, with its products being sold in over 45 countries worldwide. In addition to her beauty brand, Gomez has also earned…

A devastating fire swept through a primary school dormitory in central Kenya, killing at least 17 children and injuring several others, police said on Friday. The blaze broke out at around midnight at Hillside Endarasha Academy in Nyeri county, engulfing rooms where the children were sleeping. The school caters to around 800 pupils, aged between five and 12. National police spokesperson Resila Onyango confirmed the fatalities, saying, “There are 17 fatalities from this incident and there are also others who were taken to hospital with serious injuries.” The bodies recovered at the scene were burnt beyond recognition, she added. Onyango…

The Nigeria Labour Congress President, Joe Ajaero, and the NLC Secretary, Emmanuel Ugboaja, failed to appear for their scheduled interrogation by the police on Thursday, sparking speculation about their willingness to cooperate with the investigation. A source familiar with the situation revealed that the NLC leaders had written to the investigators, stating that they would not be available for the interrogation on Thursday. “They did not show up. I am aware they have written those handling their case that they wouldn’t be coming today. They asked them to expect them on September 25,” the source said. The police had invited…

US Vice-President and Democratic nominee for the forthcoming presidential election, Kamala Harris, has condemned the gun violence at Apalachee High School in Georgia State, describing it as a “senseless tragedy”. A 14-year-old suspected shooter opened fire on students and teachers at the school on Wednesday, killing at least four persons. According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, nine other persons, including a teacher and eight students, were hospitalized after the incident. Reacting to the incident, Harris took to her official X handle, saying, “Today, Doug and I are mourning the deaths of those whose lives were cut short by gun…

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has issued a notification of a planned massive shutdown of all major cities in Nigeria, effective September 15, 2024, in response to the recent fuel price hike and the perceived incompetence of the NNPC Director General, Mele Kyari. The student body is demanding an immediate reversal of the fuel price hike and the removal of Kyari as the NNPC DG. According to the notice signed by Okunomo Henry Adewumi, President of the Senate (NANS), the incessant increase in fuel prices has brought untold hardship to the masses. The students plan to occupy all…

The launch of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) production by the Dangote Petroleum Refinery has been overshadowed by a sudden increase in petrol prices at Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) stations nationwide. The NNPC increased the pump price to N855/litre, sparking panic buying and long queues at filling stations. The price hike has also led to black marketers selling petrol at exorbitant prices, with some selling five litres for N15,000. The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) stated that they had yet to receive any notice on the price of petrol from the Dangote Refinery. “We had expected Dangote…