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Early Morning Fire in Taraba State Destroys Goods Worth Millions, Leaves 10 Shops in Ashes

Jul 23, 2023Feb 22, 2026 topnews

In the early hours of Sunday, a devastating fire outbreak wreaked havoc in the ATC area of Jalingo, the capital of Taraba State. The inferno, which started around 3 a.m., engulfed no fewer than 10 shops, resulting in the destruction of goods worth millions of Naira. Among the affected individuals is Gabriel Olayinka, the Chief Executive Officer of Taraba News, who tragically lost two shops in the blaze. His goods, including valuable stationery items, were completely consumed by the flames. As the victims continue to assess the extent of their…

Over One Billion People Nearing Starvation Globally -World Bank

Jul 23, 2023Feb 25, 2026 topnews

In the latest edition of the World Bank Newsletter, a dire report highlights that more than one billion people are on the verge of hunger worldwide. The majority of those affected reside in low and middle-income countries across Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East. The Agricultural Market Information System (AMIS) Market Monitor for July 2023 has been quoted, revealing that various factors, including geopolitical tensions endangering the Black Sea Grain Initiative and incidents like the collapse of the Nova Kakhovka dam in Ukraine, have contributed to food shortages…

Operation Hadarin Daji Neutralizes Four Bandits in Zamfara State During Intense Gunfight

Jul 23, 2023Feb 25, 2026 topnews

Operation Hadarin Daji in Zamfara State successfully neutralized four bandits during a gunfight on Friday night in Maradun Local Government Area. The troops received information about the bandits’ plan to attack a community and swiftly engaged them in combat, preventing their access to the villages. During the encounter, four bandits were killed, and others managed to escape with injuries. The operation resulted in the recovery of weapons, including one General Purpose Machine Gun, one FN Rifle, and 123 rounds of special ammunition. In recent coordinated efforts, the troops also cleared…

Death Toll Climbs to 27 with Dozens Still Missing in Devastating Maharashtra Landslide Amid Monsoon Rains

Jul 23, 2023Feb 25, 2026 topnews

A devastating landslide in Maharashtra, India, has resulted in a death toll of 27 people, while around 50 individuals remain missing. The tragedy occurred after heavy monsoon rains triggered the landslide in a village located in the Raigad district, approximately 100 kilometers (62 miles) away from Mumbai. Rescue teams are facing significant challenges as they battle lashing rain while searching for survivors and retrieving bodies buried under heaps of earth and debris. The village’s remote location, situated around five kilometers from the nearest road, hampers the rescue efforts, as heavy…

Gunmen Kill School Teacher in Plateau State

Jul 21, 2023Feb 25, 2026 topnews

Gunmen in Plateau State have tragically killed a school teacher, Mr. Emmanuel Kyesmen. The incident occurred on Wednesday evening in Barkin Ladi, where the victim worked at Betany Academy. According to a resident of the community, Ferdinand Goyit, the gunmen attacked Kyesmen while he was closing his shop beside his residence at around 7 pm. They shot him on the spot and then entered his home, demanding money from his wife before leaving.The incident has left the community in mourning once again due to the senseless act of violence. Share…

NULGE Calls for 300% Minimum Wage Increase Amid Fuel Subsidy Inflation

Jul 21, 2023Feb 25, 2026 topnews

The Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) has demanded a significant increase of 300 per cent in the minimum wage for workers across all sectors. The call for the wage hike comes in response to the inflation caused by the removal of fuel subsidies, particularly affecting local government staff. During the National Executive Council (NEC) meeting in Abuja, NULGE National President, Mr Ambali Olatunji, emphasized the urgent need for the wage increment. He argued that a 300 per cent rise in the minimum wage is necessary for all local…

Teenager Accused of Forgery gets Three Months of Psychotherapy

Jul 21, 2023Feb 25, 2026 topnews

The Anambra State Government has handed over 19-year-old Mmesoma Ejikeme, who forged her Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) result, to a psychotherapist for a three-month guidance and counseling program. The state Commissioner for Education, Prof. Ngozi Chuma-Udeh, made this announcement during a press briefing in Awka. Mmesoma, a student of Anglican Girls Secondary School, Nnewi, had manipulated her UTME score from 249 to 362, falsely claiming to be the top scorer for the 2023 UTME. After being caught, she engaged in accusations and counter-accusations with the Joint Admissions and Matriculation…

Human trafficking: Over 1,000 Victims Rescued by NAPTIP

Jul 20, 2023Feb 25, 2026 topnews

Between January and July 2023, the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), Kano Zonal Command, has successfully rescued a total of 1,085 victims of human trafficking. Out of this number, 932 victims were rescued from irregular migration and were repatriated through the efforts of the International Organization for Migration and the National Emergency Management Agency of Nigeria. In addition to that, the Zonal Command also saved 163 victims who were being trafficked to European countries via Niger Republic and Libya. Some of these victims were rescued…

Anambra State Pupil Admits UTME Result Forgery, Seeks Forgiveness from JAMB and House of Representatives

Jul 20, 2023Mar 2, 2026 topnews

An Anambra State pupil named Mmesoma Ejikeme appeared before a House of Representatives ad hoc committee in Abuja after being accused of forging her Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) result. The teenager had initially claimed to be the top scorer in the 2023 UTME with a score of 362, but later admitted to manipulating her result from 249 to 362. Mmesoma tendered an apology to the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) for her actions. JAMB had imposed a three-year ban on her as a consequence of the forgery, leading…

Agusto & Co. affirms Fidelity Bank’s ‘A’ rating, with a Stable Outlook

Jul 19, 2023Mar 2, 2026 topnews

Pan-African credit rating agency, Agusto & Co. has affirmed the ‘A’ rating assigned to Fidelity Bank Plc and assigned an ESG score of ‘2’ in reflection of the agency’s view that environmental, social and governance issues have minimal contribution to the Bank’s credit rating. According to a note on the Agusto & Co. website, “The rating reflects Fidelity Bank’s improved profitability, strong ability to refinance, adequate capitalisation and low level of impaired credits.” Fidelity Bank is a full-fledged commercial bank operating in Nigeria with over 7.5 million customers serviced across…