Residents of Ukpor, the headquarters of Nnewi South Local Government Area in Anambra State, protested on Friday over six years of power outages. They gathered at the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) office, chanting slogans and holding placards demanding action. Messages on the placards included “EEDC, give us prepaid meters” […]
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NAFDAC Seizes Petrol Tankers For ‘Transporting Vegetable Oil’ In Lagos
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has seized three petrol tankers used to convey edible vegetable oil in Lagos State. In a post on X on Wednesday, the agency said the oil had reportedly been trans-loaded into the tankers from an edible oil depot. In […]
Bandits Kill 13 Farmers in Niger State
Bloodthirsty bandits have killed 13 persons on their farms at the Ijuwa fringes of the Alawa community of the Shiroro Local Government Area (LGA) of Niger State. The LGA Chairman, Akilu Isyaku, confirmed the killing of the 13 farmers in an interview with a local radio station in Minna on […]
I Remain Authentic Edo Deputy Governor, Says Omobayo
Marvellous Godwins Omobayo, on Thursday, maintained that he remains the authentic Deputy Governor of Edo State. Omobayo said he still performs his duties as guaranteed by the Nigerian Constitution. He disclosed this during a solidarity visit by the leadership and members of the three recognized transport unions in Edo State. […]
EFCC denies sharing N54bn Emefiele’s associates forfeited
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has debunked an online report alleging that N54 billion forfeited by some associates of former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele was “shared” among certain ministers and aides of President Bola Tinubu in collaboration with its officials. EFCC’s position […]
Peter Obi Urges Rule of law, laws of evidence should be observed Sorrounding Joe Ajaero Invitation.
Former Anambra Governor Peter Obi has issued words of advice on the terrorism financing allegation case involving NLC President Joe Ajaero. Kpakpando reported that Ajaero, who turned down the police invitation said he would be available for questioning on August 29 due to a prior engagement. Taking to his official […]
Another $57m Nigerian jet in Canada seized by Chinese investors Zhongshang.
A luxury jet owned by Nigeria in Canada has been repossessed by a Chinese firm, Zhongshang Fucheng Industrial Investment Ltd. According to Peoples Gazette, Zhongshang recently received a change of custodian paperwork for the Bombardier 6000 type BD-700-1A10 aircraft from Canadian authorities in Montreal. The paperwork change was made after […]
Tinubu To Swear In Justice Kekere-Ekun As CJN On Friday.
President Bola Tinubu will on Friday, swear in Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as the new Chief Justice of Nigeria. The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday. He said the swearing-in ceremony will take place at the Council Chambers of […]
Force Headquarters urges feuding parties In Alor Community To Maintain status quo.
Peace appears to be in the horizon in Alor Community , Idemili South local government area of Anambra State, as the Force Headquarters, Abuja, has urged the feuding parties to maintain the status quo. The two parties involved in the crisis, HRM Igwe Mac-Antony Chinedu Elibe Okonkwo (Ezedioramma III of […]
Town Hall Advocates transparency, accountability in Anambra oil sector.
A town hall meeting held in Anambra State, brought together stakeholders to discuss the implementation of host communities provisions in the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA). The event held at Vertex View Hotel & Suite, Nibo , attended by representatives from the government, civil society, and oil-producing communities, emphasized the need […]