The Federal Government is set to deploy seven million smart meters under the Presidential Metering Initiative to curb estimated billing and enhance power sector revenue. Special Adviser to the President on Energy, Olu Verheijen, made this known in Abuja during an interview marking the administration’s second anniversary. She explained that […]
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Police Arrest Two over Anambra Banker’s Murder.
The Anambra State Police Command has arrested two suspects in connection with the kidnap and murder of a female banker, Ifeoma, in Onitsha. Ifeoma was abducted on January 13, and despite her family paying a ₦14 million ransom, she was killed and dumped along Nnobi Road. Her body was found […]
Slump and die syndrome: Nigerians Urged To Prioritize Health, Routine Check-ups To Avoid Sudden Death
Slump and die syndrome: Nigerians Urged To Prioritize Health, Routine Check-ups To Avoid Sudden Death·By Ovat Abeng The Chief Medical Director, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital (COOUTH), Amaku Awka, Dr. Joe Akabuike, has advised Nigerians to prioritize their health through regular medical checkups, routine exercise, and intentional healthy living […]
Tragedy Strikes: 29 Feared Dead As Kano Athletes Involved In Auto Crash
Tragedy Strikes: 29 Feared Dead As Kano Athletes Involved In Auto Crash By: Arowona Abdulazeez No fewer than 20 athletes from Kano Contingent have been confirmed dead following ghastly motor accident at Dakatsalle Bridge in the Kura LGA of Kano State. The athletes were said to be returning from the […]
Enugu Govt Demolishes Mansions Belonging To Native Doctor After Arrest For Ritual Killings, Kidnappings
Enugu Govt Demolishes Mansions Belonging To Native Doctor After Arrest For Ritual Killings, Kidnappings he Enugu State government has commended the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) for arresting the fleeing suspected ritualist and native doctor, Obi Levi Obieze, also known as Levi Obu Onyeka. The Secretary to the State Government, Prof. […]
Insecurity Affects 150m Nigerians, Agriculture, Other Basic Necessities – NSA Ribadu
Insecurity Affects 150m Nigerians, Agriculture, Other Basic Necessities – NSA Ribadu The National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, has pronounced that at least, 150 million Nigerians have been affected by insecurity, while agriculture and food availability have also been adversely affected by the scrounge. Ribadu stated at the signing of a […]
Death Toll From Niger Flood Disaster Rises To 115, As Rescue Team Search For More Bodies, Survivors
Death Toll From Niger Flood Disaster Rises To 115, As Rescue Team Search For More Bodies, Survivors Death toll from Niger state flood disaster has reportedly risen to 115, even as rescue team continues to search for more bodies and survivors An emergency services official who gave an update on […]
Army Arrests 41 Soldiers, Police, Traditional Rulers Allegedly Selling Arms To Herdsmen
Army Arrests 41 Soldiers, Police, Traditional Rulers Allegedly Selling Arms To Herdsmen Linus Aleke Operatives of the Joint Task Force, North-east Operation Hadin Kai, said they arrested no fewer than 41 soldiers, police officers, and traditional leaders suspected of selling arms and ammunition to herdsmen, kidnappers and other bandits and […]
Fed. Min. Of Marine And Blue Economy Donates 3500 Life Jackets To Anambra Govt
Fed. Min. Of Marine And Blue Economy Donates 3500 Life Jackets To Anambra Govt By Chinyere Nwoye In a bid to ensure safety of lives and property on inland waterways, the Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy has donated 3,500 life Jackets to Anambra State government. The Minister, Mr. […]
Court jails 15 foreigners for cyber-terrorism, internet fraud
A Federal High Court in Lagos has sentenced 15 foreign nationals to one year in prison each for cyber-terrorism and internet fraud. Justices Yellin Bogoro and Alexander Owoeye convicted 11 Filipinos, two Chinese, one Malaysian, and one Indonesian on separate charges brought by the EFCC. The convicts, including Kayceelynn Remorin […]