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A former member of the House of Representatives who represented the Ika Federal Constituency in Delta State and a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Cairo Ojougboh, is dead. A former member of the House of Representatives who represented the Ika Federal Constituency in Delta State and a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress […]
Youths and women of Niger State have taken to the streets of Minna, protesting over what they called the biting hardship and the rising cost of living in the country. The protest started when a group of women blocked Minna-Bida Road at the popular Kpakungu Roundabout to lament what they termed the suffering under the […]
A 45-year-old Alimot Haruna has been taken into custody by the Lagos State Police Command for allegedly smuggling 42 northern children into Lagos without their parents’ consent. Alimot intended to compel all 42 children into child labour and trafficking. It was also learnt that the incident occurred on January 25 at about 5:45 pm. A […]
The Anambra State Government, through the state’s Ministry of Women and Social Welfare, has rescued a United States Table Tennis champion, Tania Okpala, who was found wandering the streets. Okpala was found wandering the streets of Awka, the state capital and was captured in a viral video currently circulating on social media. The state Commissioner […]
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has shed light on its lack of remittance to the Federation Account in 2022, attributing it entirely to the burden of fuel subsidies. Chief Financial Officer Umar Ajiya stated that the subsidies prevented the company from generating revenue, paying taxes and royalties, or even turning a profit. Ajiya […]
In a decisive blow to challenger Tonye Cole, the Supreme Court of Nigeria has today upheld the election of Siminalayi Fubara as Governor of Rivers State. The unanimous judgment by a five-member panel led by Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun effectively cemented Fubara’s mandate and put an end to months of legal wrangling. Cole, the candidate of […]
In a statement brimming with profound sorrow, Governor Mutfwang denounced the escalating violence that suspected hoodlums unleashed, leaving homes destroyed, livelihoods shattered, and lives tragically lost. He offered heartfelt condolences to the mourning families, the affected communities, and those wrestling with injuries from the horrific attacks. Reaching out to the residents of Mangu and neighbouring […]
A pall of fear hangs over Mangu town in Plateau state, as the 24-hour curfew imposed by Governor Celeb Mutfwang after Tuesday’s fresh killings seems powerless to quell the ongoing violence. Residents report continued horror, with gunmen storming communities, firing indiscriminately, and setting houses ablaze. Despite the restrictions on movement, attackers reportedly reached several areas, […]
Building a city that can weather any storm – that’s the ambitious vision behind the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency’s (LASEMA) groundbreaking initiative: the Disaster Risk Reduction Policy and Framework for Emergency Management Fund. This comprehensive document charts a course towards a safer and more resilient Lagos, reducing the impact of disasters and creating a […]
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 […]
