Written by The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has identified the top ten states with the highest number of internet users in Nigeria. Records on the NBS database as of Sunday, February 25, 2024, indicated that there were a total of 163.8 million internet subscribers across the country. The figures, according to the NBS data, are from … Continue reading “List Of States With Most Internet Users In Nigeria”
A group of Muslims in Zaria, Kaduna State, worried by the disturbing economic hardship in Nigeria, have organized a unique prayer session to seek Allah’s help in alleviating the current challenges. 9jabook.com Your Social News Shopping Network understands that the special prayer took place at Mallawa Eid praying ground in Zaria and was attended by … Continue reading “Photos: Kaduna Muslims Hold Special Prayer Session Over Economic Hardship In Nigeria”
A shipment of illegal drugs that was hidden in the engine compartment of an interstate commercial bus was discovered by National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) agents, just as two grandfathers were arrested for drug trafficking. 9jabook.com Your Social News Shopping Network reports that the agency’s director of media and advocacy Femi Babafemi, in a … Continue reading “NDLEA Busts Two Illicit Drug Factories In Osun, Lagos”
The Presidency on Sunday stated that claims made by Senator Abdul Ningi, representing Bauchi Central, that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led Federal Government is operating two versions of the 2024 budget is false. Senator Ningi, speaking on behalf of the Northern Senators’ Forum during an interview with BBC Hausa, alleged that the National Assembly debated and … Continue reading “2024 Budget: Stop Making Wild Claims, Fueling Divisive Rhetoric – Presidency Roasts Senator Ningi”
The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Abubakar has directed Muslims in the country to look out for the new moon on Sunday, March 10, signalling the beginning of Ramadan. In a statement released by Salisu Shehu, deputy secretary general of the Nigerian Supreme Council For Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), it was stated that the fast will begin automatically … Continue reading “Ramadan: Sultan directs Muslims to look out for new moon”
At least 24 states of the federation will not be able to pay workers salaries this year without having to wait for federal allocations from the central government, findings by The PUNCH have revealed. Only 11 out of the 36 state governments of the federation can independently pay their workers’ salaries without depending on federal […]
Yobe State Police Command in collaboration with sister security agencies, apprehended 30 suspects for criminal conspiracy, homicide, theft, burglary and other crimes in Damaturu. Spokesperson of the command, DSP Dungus Abdulkarim, said two of the arrested suspects, 25-year-old Mohammed Garba and 22-year-old Ibrahim Mohammed, stabbed a man to death while fleeing after breaking into a house. “Recall … Continue reading “Police arrest two burglars for stabbing man to death in Yobe”
National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested three (3) suspects linked to drugs and arms trafficking at the Lagos Port in January. The agency swung into action following the operations of the organized criminal network behind the importation of two containers laden with illicit drugs, assorted arms and ammunition from Durban, South Africa to … Continue reading “NDLEA Busts Major Drug and Arms Trafficking Syndicate at Lagos Port”
A strange disease killed three health workers and a patient within two days at the Nigeria Army Referral Hospital, Kaduna (NARHK). In an internal correspondence dated 21 February, the Nigerian Army said the three health workers were managing the patient at the hospital for the disease. The memo signed by the Acting Corp Commander Medical … Continue reading “Strange Disease Kills Three Health Workers, Patient At Army Hospital In Kaduna”
The Emir of Kano was playing to a feudal gallery. Aminu Ado Bayero was not speaking to the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, when he asked her to tell her husband, the president, that hunger is in the land. The monarch was in a mood of vanity. He exhibited himself to the Kano street as … Continue reading ““Emir of Kano Faces Scrutiny as EFCC Exposes Food Hoarding Scandal” by Sam Omatseye”