Anambra Police Command Records Significant Achievements Within The Week Under Review Arrest of eight suspects on offences of Kidnapping, Cultism, illegal possession of firearm, armed robbery and Recovery of long gun, one locally made Barreta, ammunition, and suspected stolen vehicle Anambra Police working on technology-driven investigation arrested two suspects (names […]
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No Life Lost In UNIBEN Building collapse – Management
No Life Lost In UNIBEN Building collapse – Management The Management of the University of Benin has confirmed that no life was lost in the building collapse that occurred in the early hours of Saturday at Ekosodin as three students that were trapped were rescued. The institution’s Public Relations Officer, […]
NERC Fines AEDC N1.69bn, Others For Over-billing
NERC Fines AEDC N1.69bn, Others For Over-billing The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company, AEDC, and other electricity distribution companies are to pay different fines for over-billing customers. A publication by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC, said that the AEDC alone will pay N1.69 billion-fine. The fine is detailed in Order […]
FG declares Monday Public Holiday
The Federal Government has declared Monday, September 16th, 2024, a public holiday to celebrate Eid-ul-Mawlid, the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad. Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the announcement and congratulated the Muslim community both in Nigeria and abroad. In a statement, Permanent Secretary Dr. Magdalene Ajani urged […]
Indonesia frees Nigerian on death row for drug trafficking
A Nigerian man, Emmanuel Ihejirika, who was previously sentenced to death for drug trafficking in Indonesia, has been released after years in prison. The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) announced his release in a statement on Friday, crediting the pro bono efforts of Washington-based Nigerian lawyer, Emmanuel Ogebe. Ogebe took […]
PDP suspends Dino Melaye for anti-party activities
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has suspended Senator Dino Melaye for alleged anti-party activities. According to a statement from his Ayetoro/Iluagba Ward 1, the decision followed a review of a disciplinary committee’s report. The party cited Melaye’s failure to appear before the committee to address accusations of misconduct as a […]
New York considers paying reparations for slavery
New York City is exploring the possibility of paying reparations to descendants of slaves. The City Council recently approved proposals aimed at addressing the historical impact of slavery, though Mayor Eric Adams has yet to sign them into law. Supporters of the move highlight that New York once had one […]
US deepens partnership with Nigerian Navy, commends maritime facilities
The U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Richard Mills, visited the Western Naval Command and the Regional Maritime Capability Centre on Friday. The visit aimed to strengthen bilateral relations between the U.S. and Nigeria, particularly in maritime security. Ambassador Mills emphasized the importance of partnering with the Nigerian Navy to combat […]
Edo 2024: Mercy Johnson under fire for campaigning for APC’s Okpebholo
Nollywood actress Mercy Johnson-Okojie is facing backlash on social media after endorsing Monday Okpebholo, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate in the upcoming Edo State gubernatorial election. In a viral video, Johnson-Okojie urged supporters to vote for Okpebholo, citing the need for better amenities like electricity, water, healthcare, and security […]
On foreign News, Morocco Sees First Mpox Case In N.Africa During Emergency
.*On Foreign* Morocco has recorded its first case of mpox in the tourist city of Marrakesh, marking the first case in North Africa since the World Health Organization declared an international emergency last month. According to the Africa CDC, the 32-year-old patient tested positive and is receiving treatment in stable […]