Financial service provider Opay has debunked a viral social media message claiming it is giving ₦5,000 to users as a Christmas gift. The message, which trended on X on Thursday, alleged that Opay had credited every user with ₦5,000 for the festive season. However, the fintech company described the claim as false and misleading. In a statement issued on Friday, Opay clarified that it is not running any cash giveaway […]
The Federal Government has confirmed that recent airstrikes targeting terrorists in Nigeria’s North-West were carried out through security and intelligence cooperation with the United States. In a statement issued on Friday by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the government said Nigeria remains engaged in structured security collaboration with international partners, including the US, to combat terrorism and violent extremism. According to the ministry, the cooperation involves intelligence sharing, strategic coordination […]
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has announced that President Bola Tinubu has directed the immediate intensification of security operations in Borno State following a deadly terrorist attack on a mosque in Maiduguri. In a statement issued on Thursday, the Vice-President disclosed that additional tactical security teams have been deployed to the state to track down and apprehend those behind the attack. He said the directive underscores the Federal Government’s resolve to respond […]
The Nigeria Police Force, through its Special Tactical Squad (STS), has recorded a major breakthrough in its ongoing nationwide operations against crime with the arrest of one correctional centre escapee and 21 other suspects linked to a wide range of criminal activities across several states of the federation. The coordinated operations, which were carried out based on intelligence-led investigations, targeted crimes such as armed robbery, kidnapping, banditry, cattle rustling, car […]
The Catholic Diocese of Kontagora has confirmed that all children and staff abducted from St. Mary’s Catholic Schools, Papiri, in Niger State have been successfully rescued and reunited with their families. The confirmation was made in a statement issued on Thursday by Rev. Bulus Yohanna, representing the Catholic Diocese of Kontagora and the Proprietor of St. Mary Catholic Private Primary and Secondary School. According to him, a total of 230 […]
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) has confirmed that seven men sustained varying degrees of burns following a fire outbreak at the 22-storey Great Nigeria Insurance House in Lagos. In a statement released on Thursday, the Permanent Secretary of the agency, Dr Oke-Osanyitolu, explained that the fire, which broke out on Wednesday, was successfully contained through the coordinated efforts of multiple emergency response teams. He noted that the swift […]
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has urged Nigerians to place a high priority on their health, safety, and overall wellbeing during the festive season by making responsible and drug-free choices. In a Christmas goodwill message, the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the agency, Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa (Rtd), extended warm seasonal greetings to Nigerians across the country, while also commending officers and men of the NDLEA for […]
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has warned against what he described as ongoing attacks and persecution of Christian faithful in Nigeria, calling for an immediate end to such violence. Netanyahu made the remarks in his Christmas message on Wednesday amid growing international debate over claims of genocide against Christians in Nigeria, particularly in parts of the Middle Belt. According to reports, some United States lawmakers, backed by President Donald Trump, […]
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has felicitated Christians in the state and across Nigeria on the celebration of Christmas, urging them to continue to live in love, peace and harmony with one another and their neighbours. The governor gave the charge in a Christmas message released on Thursday in Ibadan, describing Christmas as a season of love anchored on the birth and teachings of Jesus Christ. Makinde said the essence […]
As Christians across Nigeria celebrate Christmas, governors, lawmakers and prominent groups have called on citizens to reflect on and practise the virtues of Jesus Christ, urging peace, love, unity, tolerance and selfless giving as guiding principles for national cohesion. The messages were contained in separate goodwill statements issued to mark the season by Governors Lucky Aiyedatiwa (Ondo), Sheriff Oborevwori (Delta), Siminalayi Fubara (Rivers), Abdullahi Sule (Nasarawa), Mohammed Bago (Niger) and […]
