January 2025 - Pen Agency News

Matawalle Condemns Amaechi’s Allegations on Nigerian Politicians

Minister Criticizes ‘Reckless’ Statement The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has strongly criticized former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, over his remarks that Nigerian politicians are in power to steal,...

Gunmen Attack Katsina LG Chairman’s Residence, Kill Police Officer

Deadly Night Raid on Malumfashi Chairman’s Home A late-night attack by suspected gunmen on the residence of the Chairman of Malumfashi Local Government Area in Katsina State, Maharazu Dayi, has left a...

The Dilapidating State of Nigeria’s Educational System

Budget Allocations vs. Actual Expenditure Despite substantial budget allocations, Nigeria’s educational system continues to face significant challenges, leading to widespread dilapidation. Between 2015 and 2019, Nigeria’s federal budget allocation to education fluctuated,...

New Migrant Detention Facility at Guantanamo Bay, Says Trump

In a significant and controversial move, US President Donald Trump has ordered the creation of a new migrant detention facility at Guantanamo Bay. The facility, separate from the infamous military prison, will...

Washington DC Plane and Helicopter Crash Leaves No Survivors

Tragedy Strikes the Capital A devastating mid-air collision between a commercial American Airlines jet and a military Black Hawk helicopter in Washington DC has resulted in the loss of all lives on...

Ondo Nurses Go on Strike Indefinitely Over Poor Welfare

Nurses Decry Government Neglect Nurses in Ondo State, under the National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM), have announced an indefinite strike beginning Friday, January 31, 2025. The decision follows prolonged...

Two Farmers Killed in Delta by Suspected Herders

Communities in Uproar Over Farm Killings Panic has gripped Umunede and Mbiri communities in Ika North-East Local Government Area of Delta State following the fatal shooting of two farmers by suspected herders....

Amaechi Slams Nigerian Politicians Over Corruption

Politicians Use Power for Personal Gain, Says Amaechi Former Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaechi, has accused Nigerian politicians of prioritizing personal enrichment and power retention over governance. Speaking at the National Conference...

NLC Rejects 50% Telecom Tariff Hike, Insists on 5% Increase

Labour Union Fights Against Telecom Price Increase The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has strongly opposed the 50% increase in telecom tariffs approved by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). The labour union insists...

Russian Oil Refinery Targeted by Ukrainian Drone

Ukraine Strikes Russian Oil Facility Again Ukraine’s military has successfully targeted an oil refinery in Kstovo, a town around 800 kilometers from the front lines in eastern Ukraine. The attack, which occurred...

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