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The United States (US)  Embassy in Nigeria has said that the insecurity in many areas of Nigeria limits its ability to offer emergency services to Americans. This information was included in the embassy’s Monday update to its travel advisory alert, which was headlined “Reissued with updates to staffing and do not travel regions.” According to the embassy, dual nationals who have returned to Nigeria are frequently the targets of violent crimes, which are widespread in the nation. “Violent crime – such as armed robbery, assault, carjacking, kidnapping, hostage taking, banditry, and rape – is common throughout the country. Kidnappings for…

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has warned security personnel in the nation’s capital against breaking traffic laws. Umar Shuaibu, the Coordinator of the Abuja Metropolitan Management Council (AMMC), issued the warning on Monday during the inauguration of intensive traffic enforcement on Airport Road in Abuja. Shuaibu declared that anyone driving against traffic would not only be told to turn around but would also be arrested and their vehicle impounded. The coordinator also warned uniformed personnel not to violate traffic laws because the enforcement of such heinous acts was not based on rank. He stated that no vehicle was allowed…

Nigerians have been reassured by the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Lucky Irabor, that the armed forces and other security organizations are prepared to provide a safe and secure environment for the general elections in 2023. Irabor provided the reassurance while briefing reporters shortly after his Monday in Abuja meeting with military chiefs and the heads of security agencies. Service Chiefs, the Inspector General of Police, the Directors General of the Department of State Services (DSS), the National Intelligence Agency (NIA), and the Chief of Defence Intelligence were present at the private meeting (CDI). He said the purpose of…

Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, and Senator Kashim Shettima, his running mate, have received the endorsement of over 100 pastors and prophets in Rivers State. The clergy members of Rivers Pastors Unite for Tinubu (RPUT), who had gathered in Port Harcourt on Monday, declared after their meeting that the APC candidate remained the only one capable of resolving the nation’s issues. None of the candidates, according to the position of the clerics following the meeting, had helped the Christian community as much as Tinubu, according to the Coordinator, RPUT, Pastor Sunday Edimeh, who is also…

On their trip to Taraba State, eight Madonna University students from Okija in Anambra state are said to have died in a terrible accident. While the students apparently returned home for the upcoming general elections, the accident happened on Saturday night. The terrible occurrence, according to Facebook user Matthew Mbam, took place at the TTC/Special Science School crossroads along the Trans-Saharan Road in Abakaliki, Ebonyi state. According to Mbam, who described the incident as horrible, the bus carrying the pupils caught fire and was burned beyond repair. After the accident, eight occupants of the crashed bus were reported dead while…

Apostle Johnson Suleman, the founder of Omega Fire Ministries, announced that he and his family would be voting on Saturday for Peter Obi, the candidate for the Labour Party (LP). The clergyman said his family is a “Obidients” while delivering his Sunday sermon, which was posted on the church’s YouTube channel. He explained that, in contrast to other people who have been using social media to make noise about their preferred presidential candidate, his church has instead been supporting Obi in the background for the entire time. He said: “All of them (political parties) came together to chase out one…

The Labour Party’s Peter Obi and Datti Baba-Ahmed have received the African Democratic Congress’ support for the February 25 presidential election. The support follows the formation of a coalition that intends to advance the pair to the nation’s highest position, according to a post on the party’s official Twitter account. On Monday morning in Abuja, the endorsement was conducted at the River Plate Gardens. The coalition, which is made up of several star alliance partners such as Nigeria Mothers for Good Governance, Fulani United, and League of Imams, among others, said they seek to create a formidable force for the…

Professor Wole Soyinka, Nobel prize winner has denied endorsing Bola Tinubu, the All Progressives Congress presidential candidate (APC). Soyinka’s media team advised the public to disregard any information about his disparaging remarks about political parties and politicians. The statement read in part: “Soyinka did NOT at any time or on any occasion issue such a statement. “It is simply the work of peddles of fake news and falsehood, who profit from misinformation to gain political advantages,” the statement reads. Recall that a social media post indicated that Soyinka is prepared to engage in combat with any individual who supports Tinubu’s…

Protests over naira scarcity have erupted once more in Ogun State, with videos online showing two banks set on fire in the state’s Sagamu area. Many residents were seen on Monday watching as Keystone and Union banks were set on fire, with some youths holding planks in protest. On Friday last week, news outlets reported that protests erupted in Ogun State’s Mowe-Ibafo area, with many residents blocking the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway in protest of the woes and hardship caused by the lingering scarcity of the naira. Reacting to the development, a Twitter user, @arranowanna wrote, “Kindly advise your friends, families, and…

Prof. Lilian Salami, Vice Chancellor of the University of Benin (UNIBEN), has directed all students residing on campus to vacate the hostels by noon on Wednesday (February 22), to participate in the upcoming general elections. Mr. Ademola Bobola, the institution’s registrar, issued the directive in a press statement yesterday. The registrar said: “In compliance with the directive of the Federal Government, as conveyed vide the circular from the National Universities Commission (NUC), dated 3rd February 2023, the Vice Chancellor, Prof Lilian I. Salami, has directed that the university be closed for academic activities between Wednesday, February 22 and Tuesday, March…