The free flow of blood in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau state continued on Monday as terrorists killed five persons during an attack on the Sohon Kerang community, in the Sohon Kerang community. The latest killings were coming following the curfew imposed last week by the local government authority to curb insecurity in the area. TheHintsNews reports that the attack occurred after the terrorists, in a similar manner, attacked neighbouring communities last week and reportedly killed several persons. It was gathered that the suspects, after perpetrating the crime between 5pm and 8pm fled into the bush. A resident of…
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The World Bank says an estimated four million Nigerians have been pushed into poverty within the first six months of 2023. This was attributed to the high inflation in the country — which has risen to a 17-year high — one of the highest inflation rates in the world. It warned that about 7.1 million poor Nigerians would become poor if the federal government failed to provide palliatives following the removal of fuel subsidy. TheHintsNews reports that President Bola Tinubu had during his inauguration on May 29 sent shock waves to the country when he announced that subsidy payment on…
The Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Vice Marshal, Hassan Abubakar, has approved the redeployment of 98 officers following the recent change of guard in the Nigerian Air Force (NAF). In a statement issued Tuesday, the Air force chief said prominent among the new appointees are Branch Chiefs, Air Officers Commanding (AOCs), Commandants of Tri-Service Establishments, and NAF institutions. He said the newly reappointed senior officers comprised of 52 AVMs and 46 Air Commodores (Air Cdres), among whom are the former Commandant, Air Force War College (AWC), AVM Abraham Adole, now the Chief of Defence Policy and Plans (CDPP) at…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has slated the National Caucus, National Executive Committee (NEC) meetings of the party for 10th and 11th of July, respectively. TheHintsNews reports that the ruling party is holding the NEC and caucusing meeting after a year it held the last meeting. Recall that the NEC had on April 20, 2022 transferred its powers to the Abdullahi Adamu-led National Working Committee (NWC) until July 2022 for 90 days. But, following the expiration of the three months, the party’s NWC refused to convene another the NEC meeting. It was based in this that the party’s National Vice…
President Bola Tinubu, says the struggling economy and simmering security challenges facing the country are not insurmountable. Tinubu in his Sallah message to Nigerians issued Tuesday said he was working day and night with his team fleshing out solutions. He enjoined Muslims to remember those who may not be as fortunate like them as they celebrate Eid-el-Kabir. Tinubu noted that coming at the end of religious activities spanning the first ten days of the Islamic Month of Dhul Hijjah, Muslims should show mercy and compassion to fellow humans. He noted, “Eid-el-Kabir is a festival of sacrifice and total obedience to…
Vice President Kashim Shettima has solicited for the support and partnership with the Republic of Korea in the area of digital skills training for young Nigerians. Shettima disclosed this Tuesday when he received a delegation from the Republic of Korea led by the Special Envoy to the President, H.E. Jang Sungmin, at the Presidential Villa. The vice president in a statement issued Tuesday by the Director Information, Office of the Vice President, Olusola Abiola, said the federal government plans to create one million jobs in the digital world. Shettima said: “Nigeria and Korea have a very robust bilateral relationship that…
After a week trip to Paris where he attended a summit hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron and his private visit to London, President Bola Tinubu Tuesday arrived Lagos ahead of Wednesday’s Eid-el-Kabir celebrations. Tinubu arrived at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, at 05:05 pm. TheHintsNews reports that Tinubu had on Saturday canceled his planned return to Abuja. The Special Adviser to the president on Special Duties, Communication and Strategy, Dele Alake, had in a statement said, “Tinubu, who was initially scheduled to be back in Abuja on Saturday, will now proceed to London, United Kingdom, for a short…
The presidency has decried the level of devastation caused by the recent flooding of Trademore estate, Lugbe and other affected areas along the airport in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. TheHintsNews reports that the recent flooding of the estate led to the submerged of 116 houses in the estate. To this end, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume has directed a comprehensive assessment of the recent flood in Abuja with a comprehensive plan of intervention. In a statement issued Tuesday, the Permanent Secretary, Ecological Project Office, Malam Shehu Ibrahim said the assessment tour…
Things have been topsy turvy lately on the roadsides of West African nations where cheap contraband petrol from Nigeria has abruptly doubled in price, upending an informal sector that is central to the region’s economic activity. Since Nigeria scrapped a state fuel subsidy on May 31, black market fuel vendors and commercial drivers in Cameroon, Benin and Togo who were heavily reliant on petrol smuggled from Nigeria have seen their businesses collapse. With supplies dwindling, queues have been forming at official petrol stations, where fuel is now competitively priced. In Garoua, a town in northwest Cameroon about 60 km (37…
Juventus have completed the agreement to sign Timothy Weah on a permanent deal from Lille. Fabrizio Romano reported that the deal in place for €12 million fee between the two clubs. Juventus have agreed personal terms with the player, while a long term deal in place as Weah is ready for new chapter in Italy to follow his father’s footsteps. Weah will be in Italy this week in order to undergo medical tests and sign the contract on Thursday.