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Ondo State awaits the final send-off for its former governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, who passed away on December 27th, 2023, after a courageous battle with prostrate cancer. In a statement released recently, the Akeredolu family confirmed the burial date as February 23rd, 2024, igniting preparations across the state for a somber yet momentous occasion. Akeredolu’s tenure […]
Tensions simmer at the Plateau State House of Assembly as 16 expelled lawmakers, despite their removal by the Appeal Court, vow to resume their legislative duties today. To head off potential clashes, the state police command has deployed a heavy security contingent, blanketing the Old Government House with a fortress of armed officers. The move […]
The Senate is set to summon Minister Nyesom Wike following the escalating security challenges in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. This was revealed by the senator representing the FCT, Ireti Kingibe, during an interview. Senator Kingibe, who was elected under the Labour Party (LP) platform, expressed concern about the recent surge in criminal activities, including […]
Lagos State has flexed its muscles against environmental infractions, shutting down Oke-Afa Market, Isolo, and Katangua Market, Abule Egba, for egregious violations of waste disposal regulations. The markets, overflowing with trash and plagued by unhygienic practices, posed a serious health threat to residents, prompting swift action from authorities. Tokunbo Wahab, Commissioner for Environment and Water […]
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) says it is relocating its headquarters from Abuja to Lagos its original base in the interest of the Authority and the nation. This is contained in a statement by Mrs Obiageli Orah, Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, FAAN. Orah said the decision was taken after wide […]
The has sealed nine hotels and a company over noise pollution and other environmental violations. This enforcement was carried out by officials of the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA), which revealed this on its X handle. The environmental protection agency said the nine facilities were closed down to safeguard the environment from pollution and […]
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Thursday, filed an amended 20-count charge against the suspended governor of Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Godwin Emefiele in an FCT High Court. Earlier, EFCC dragged Emefiele to court on six counts. They bordered on alleged breach of procurement procedure in the award of the contract to […]
The Federal Government has again amended the charges against the former Central Bank of Nigeria Governor, Godwin Emefiele. The new charges include forgery, conferring of corrupt advantage, and criminal breach of trust among others. The government had initially filed 19 charges against the former CBN governor bordering on procurement fraud but later pruned it down […]
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike has cautioned the public against the practice of paying ransom to bandits and kidnappers, warning that such actions will encourage the scourge. The warning against ransom payment followed reports that Nigerians had raised over N50 million through crowdfunding to pay the ransom for the release […]