AGS NEWS – President Paul Biya of Cameroon on Monday returned to the country amid rumours of his death. Biya arrived at Yaounde’s international airport, the Cameroonian capital. The 91-year-old appeared on state broadcaster CRTV after the presidential plane landed, … Continue reading President Paul Biya returns to Cameroon after death rumours
AGS NEWS – The Lagos State Government’s plan to build a new airport in the Lekki area faces potential legal challenges due to an existing agreement with Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited, which operates a terminal at Murtala Muhammed Airport. The … Continue reading Legal battle may delay N102bn Lekki airport project
AGS NEWS – The Kano State Police Command has arrested a 31-year-old man, Salisu Bala, for posing as a member of the Police Special Constabulary and extorting the public. According to SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, the suspect was apprehended after … Continue reading Fake police officer arrested in Kano
AGS NEWS – Troops of the Nigerian Army have successfully apprehended a female arms courier and dismantled a notorious network of terrorists, seizing a significant cache of weapons and ammunition. This was contained in a statement on the Nigerian Army’s … Continue reading Troops capture woman, accomplice with 505 rounds of ammunition in Plateau
AGS NEWS – The Coalition Against Corruption and Injustice, CACI, in Nigeria, has raised concerns over alleged plots by some desperate politicians to compromise the independence of the Nigerian judiciary. This followed a recent call by a group, Joint Action … Continue reading Coalition raises alarm over alleged move by politicians to blackmail judiciary
AGS NEWS – The Defence Headquarters says troops have eliminated 101 terrorists, and apprehended a terrorist commander, Usman Maisaje, and 182 others in different operations across the country in the last week. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward … Continue reading Nigerian military kills over 101 terrorists, nabs commander, 182 others
AGS NEWS – Days after the cancellation of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier between Nigeria and Libya, Nigerians in Libya are reporting increased maltreatment. The Nigerian team was diverted to Al-Abraq Airport upon arrival, where they were held … Continue reading Libya-based Nigerians recount ordeals after S’Eagles 20-hour airport detention
AGS NEWS – The Government of Namibia has sought the help of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in its fight against corruption in the country. The Namibian … Continue reading Namibia government seeks Nigeria’s help in fight against corruption
AGS NEWS – Amid the economic hardship in Nigeria, activist cum politician, Aisha Yesufu, has described President Bola Tinubu as a bad person. Yesufu was reacting to Borno South Senator, Ali Ndume’s remark that those Tinubu surrounds himself with are … Continue reading Tinubu is a useless man – Aisha Yesufu replies Ndume
AGS NEWS – Residents of Abia have expressed frustration over the increasing hardship following a fuel price hike from N1,150 to N1,300 per litre. The rising costs have worsened transportation expenses and food prices, leaving many struggling to cope. ALSO … Continue reading Fuel hike: Abia residents lament soaring cost of living
AGS NEWS – Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, criticized the recent fuel price hike, calling it “unfortunate and insensitive.” In a post on X.com, Obi highlighted the negative impact of the increase on Nigeria’s economy and citizens. The … Continue reading Fuel price hike unfortunate, insensitive, says Peter Obi
AGS NEWS – The naira depreciated significantly against the dollar at the foreign exchange market as the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, increased the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) for the umpteenth time. FMDQ data showed that … Continue reading Naira drops against dollar amid fresh fuel price hike
AGS NEWS – Major oil marketers will begin direct purchases of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, from the Dangote Petroleum Refinery between Thursday and next week. This follows the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) stepping down … Continue reading Power-drunk soldiers kill policeman for stopping colleague driving against traffic in Lagos
AGS NEWS – The Simon Ekpa-led Biafra Republic Government In-Exile has said they have commenced talks with the United States Government over Biafra’s liberation. Ekpa disclosed this in a statement through his official X handle on Monday. He alleged that … Continue reading We’re in talks with US govt on Biafra liberation – Ekpa
AGS NEWS – A student at the University of Lagos, UNILAG, Ololade Ayelabola, has completed a new Guinness World Record, GWR, for the longest distance walked by a model. The model, who completed a 130.62km catwalk, started a 120km attempt … Continue reading Nigerian student sets new world record for longest catwalk
AGS NEWS – Nigerian workers are expressing concerns over rising transport costs following a recent fuel price hike. Leaders of the Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria and the Association of Senior Staff of Banks, Insurance, and Financial Institutions … Continue reading Workers lament high transportation costs
AGS NEWS – A pastor at the Church of The Brethren (EYN) Moduganari in Maiduguri, Borno State, died suddenly while officiating a child naming and dedication service on Sunday, October 6, 2024. Pastor Vincent Alaku collapsed with the microphone in … Continue reading Pastor slumps and dies during child dedication service in Maiduguri church
AGS NEWS – A state of emergency has been declared in parts of Florida as Hurricane Milton approaches the Gulf Coast, which is still recovering from the devastating effects of Storm Helene. The National Hurricane Center confirmed that Milton, currently … Continue reading New hurricane threatens Florida amid ongoing recovery efforts
AGS NEWS – Dozens of families in northern Gaza are fleeing again following a warning from the Israeli military of a new ground operation in the Jabalya area. Abu Alaa Asaf, a resident of Beit Lahiya, reported that people are … Continue reading Hundreds flee northern Gaza as Israel prepares fresh offensive
AGS NEWS – Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq of Kwara State has approved Monday, October 7, 2024, as a public holiday for teachers in the state. The gesture, according to a statement by the state Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, … Continue reading World Teachers Day: Kwara declares Monday public holiday for teachers
AGS NEWS – The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has acquired a Cessna Grand Caravan EX-208B aircraft to boost its air patrol and surveillance capabilities. Comptroller-General Adewale Adeniyi announced the development in a statement from the NCS spokesman, Abdullahi Maiwada, in … Continue reading Customs acquire aircraft to tackle smuggling
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon has not endorsed former President Donald Trump, the company clarified on Friday, after Trump falsely claimed the endorsement on social media. In a post on Truth Social, Trump inaccurately stated that Dimon had endorsed him … Continue reading JPMorgan Chase CEO denies Trump’s claim of endorsing him
Maverick singer Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy, has reacted to Pastor Enoch Adeboye’s apology on tithing. Recall that the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, had apologized for saying that those who … Continue reading Your apology means nothing, return the tithes – Charly Boy tells Adeboye
A 30-year-old man, Motunrayo Olaniyi, allegedly stabbed his wife, Olajumoke, to death following a heated argument at their home in Amazing Grace Estate, Elepe, Ikorodu, Lagos State. The tragic incident occurred on Friday, according to a statement by Lagos State … Continue reading Man stabs newlywed wife to death, sets house on fire in Lagos
AGS NEWS – The Defence Headquarters said that troops have denied oil thieves the estimated sum of N793,257,250 within one week. A statement by Director, Defence Media Operations, Major General Edward Buba, said that troops also arrested 18 perpetrators of … Continue reading Troops deny oil thieves of N793m in one week
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