Author: Safiu Kehinde

At least 45 people have died and many others are missing after two migrant boats capsized off the coast of Djibouti, officials say. The boats left Yemen with 310 people on board before sinking in the Red Sea off the east African nation on Tuesday, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) said. “To date, 61 individuals are still missing and the search operations are continuing relentlessly,” the Djibouti’s coastguard said. It is the latest boat disaster to hit the route, described as one of the busiest and most dangerous in the world, used by refugees and migrants from Africa. A…

Safiu Kehinde The Federal Government has exempted farmers, Small and Medium-sized Enterprise (SMEs) from taxation as part of the new regulations of the ongoing fiscal policy and tax reforms. This was disclosed in a post on X by the Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele. According to Oyedele, the new regulation will see the exemption of farmers and small business owners, with annual turnover not exceeding N25 million, from Witholding Tax. Oyedele disclosed that the new regulations will commence on the 30th September 2024 while implementation will begin on the 1st of January…

Safiu Kehinde  The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has nabbed 24 suspected internet fraudsters in Edo state. This was disclosed in a post shared on the anti-graft agency’s X handle on Wednesday. According to the statement, EFCC Operatives of the Benin Zonal Directorate arrested the 24 suspected internet fraudsters at different locations within Benin City, Edo state’s capital on Monday. The suspects were arrested based on computer-related fraud. Following their arrest, 11 exotic cars,  laptops and phones and sum of N160,000 cash were recovered from them. The post read; “Operatives of the Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and…

Iran said on Wednesday its missile attack on Israel, its biggest military assault on the country, was over, barring further provocation, while Israel and the United States promised to hit back as fears of a wider war intensified. Israel will launch a “significant retaliation” within days that could target oil production facilities inside Iran and other strategic sites, U.S. news website Axios reported on Wednesday citing Israeli officials. Despite calls for a ceasefire from the United Nations, the United States and the European Union, fighting between Israel and the Lebanon-based Hezbollah continued on Wednesday. Israel renewed its bombardment of Beirut’s…

Seven people have been killed in a shooting and knife attack in Tel Aviv, police in Israel have confirmed. Several others were injured – some seriously – when a gunman opened fire at members of the public in the Jaffa area. The deadly attack began in a rail carriage and continued on the platform, local police said in a statement. Footage posted on social media showed motionless bodies strewn on the street. Police said the gunman and another attacker armed with a knife were “neutralised” by members of the public, and described the motive as “terror”. The identities of the…

Safiu Kehinde Arsenal’s duo Bukayo Saka and Kai Havertz continues raise their bar high as they both sealed a 2-0 home victory against Paris St Germain at Champions League match on Tuesday. Following their frustrating draw away to Italian side Atalanta in their opening game the onus was on Mikel Arteta’s side to deliver a home win against last year’s semi-finalists and they delivered. German forward Havertz headed his side in front after 20 minutes with his fifth goal of the season and 15 minutes later Bukayo Saka’s free kick somehow found its way into the PSG net to put…

Safiu Kehinde  Plateau state governor, Caleb Mutfwang has recalled two commissioners, a special adviser, and a liaison officer earlier suspended after nearly two months. This announced on Wednesday by the Director of Press and Public Affairs (DOPPA) to the governor Mr Gyang Bere, , in a statement in Jos. According to reports, the governor had on Aug. 21, suspended Mr Chrysanthus Dawam, the commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning and Mrs Jamila Tukur, the Commissioner for Tourism, Culture, and Hospitality. Others suspended were Mr Dio Lamul, Special Adviser to the governor on Rural Development and Mr Moses Sule, the Liaison…

Safiu Kehinde  Troops of the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) operating under Sector III Operation ”Hadin Kai” have, on Tuesday, rescued 38 hostages and disrupted a Boko Haram logistics syndicate during intensified clearance operations in the Lake Chad region. This was confirmed in a statement from Lt. Col. Olaniyi Osoba, Chief Military Information Officer at MNJTF Headquarters in N’Djamena, Chad. According to Osoba, operation took place in Kukawa Local Government Area of Borno on the Baga axis. He said that the MNJTF troops intercepted a group of Boko Haram terrorists transporting a large number of hostages. Upon encountering the soldiers,…

Safiu Kehinde  At least 10 people, including a child, have been confirmed dead in a road accident in Abule Osun area of Lagos state. This was confirmed in a statement issued by the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency’ (LASEMA) Permanent Secretary, Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, on Wednesday. Oke-Osanyintolu said that the incident happened on Tuesday night at Abule Osun inward Iyana-Iba, Lagos. “In response to some distress calls received through the 767 and 112 toll free lines at 23.07hrs, LASEMA activated its Dolphin Response Team from Igando Base. “On arrival at the scene, it was discovered that a bus, registration number BDG…

Agency Report The Nigerian Army says its troops have dealt a significant blow to terrorists, neutralising several high-profile fighters and recovering a cache of lethal weapons, including rocket bombs and ammunition. This was disclosed in a post on its official Twitter handle on Tuesday, stated that its sustained onslaught has continued to cripple the adversary’s freedom of action across the country. The post revealed that a high-intensity raid was launched on Boko Haram/ISWAP strongholds in Ajiri and Mastari villages of Bama Local Government Area of Borno on September 29, eliminating four notorious fighters. It said a meticulous sweep of the…