The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has announced a planned power shutdown at the International Terminal 2 of Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. The shutdown is scheduled for today, between 1 a.m. and 4:30 a.m., to allow for the replacement of the Bus Riser 11KVA high-tension panel. In a […]
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CBN threatens to sanction banks hoarding, diverting cash
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued a strong warning to Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) against cash hoarding and diversion, cautioning that offenders will face severe penalties. In a circular dated November 13, 2024, and signed by the Acting Director of Currency Operations, Muhammad J. Olayemi, the apex bank […]
Lagos police reject N174m bribe offer from notorious internet fraudster
Patrick Akpoguma, a 28-year-old suspected internet fraudster, was arrested by the Zone 2 Police Command in Lagos after offering a bribe of ₦174 million ($100,000 USD) to secure his release. Akpoguma, involved in cyber crimes such as romance scams, identity theft, and cryptocurrency fraud, confessed to his crimes. He impersonated […]
Rivers grants 76 varsity graduates automatic employment
The Rivers State Government has granted automatic employment to 76 graduates of PAMO University of Medical Sciences, Port Harcourt. This was announced by the university’s Pro-Chancellor and founder, Dr. Peter Odili, during the institution’s fourth convocation ceremony on Friday. Dr. Odili also revealed a 100% salary increment for university staff, […]
Gombe, Bauchi, others plunged into darkness as TCN battles fault
A power outage has affected states within the Jos Electricity Distribution Company (JEDC) franchise area due to a fault on the 330kV double-circuit transmission lines from Ugwuji to Makurdi to Jos. The affected states include Gombe, Bauchi, Benue, and Plateau. In a statement on Friday, Dr. Friday Elijah, Head of […]
Lagbaja Was One of My Best Appointments says Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has described the late Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Taoreed Lagbaja, as a “soldier’s soldier and a general of generals.” Speaking at Lagbaja’s final interment at the National Cemetery, Abuja, Tinubu said the late general was a trusted advisor with exceptional dedication to Nigeria’s unity and […]
Anambra 2025: LP governorship aspirant woos members of Obedient Movement
Labour Party (LP) Frontline governorship aspirant in the Anambra State 2025 Governorship Election, Mr John Nwosu, has extolled a former governor of the state, Peter Obi, for his philanthropy in Education. Nwosu in a statement made available to press described as gratifying how the National Leader Peter Obi leads by […]
Nigerian soldiers, Bello Turji-led bandits in gun battle at Sabon Birni, Sokoto
Reports reaching kpakpando indicate that men of the Nigerian Army are engaged in a serious gun battle with bandits led by the notorious Bello Turji. The ongoing clash between Nigerian troops and Turji’s men is reportedly taking place in the Sabon Birni area of Sokoto State. Disclosing this to Newsmen […]
Three candidates step down for Gov. Aiyedatiwa.
Ahead of Saturday’s governorship poll in Ondo State, three gubernatorial candidates have stepped down for the candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa. The Chief Press Secretary to Governor Ayedatiwa, Prince Ebenezer Adeniyan, confirmed on Thursday that Dr. Ajibola Falaye, Hon. Jenyo Ataunko, and Olaide Ibrahim […]
JUST IN: Wike suspends FCDA secretary indefinitely
Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, has suspended the Executive Secretary of the Federal Capital Development Agency, Hadi Ahmad, indefinitely with immediate effect. This was made known in a statement by the Senior Special Adviser to the Minister on Public Communication and Social Media, Olalere Olayinka, on Thursday. Circumstances leading […]