Fear has enveloped Akoko communities in Ondo State’s Northern senatorial district due to frequent abductions of farmers, their families, travellers, and market women. Many farmers now travel in groups for safety as kidnappers usually strike early in the morning or evening. Community leader Alhaji Akeem Adeleye expressed concern, noting that […]
Nigeria
Obasanjo hails Kagame’s re-election
Ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo has praised the re-election of President Paul Kagame of Rwanda, calling it a testament to the trust and confidence placed in him. In a congratulatory message personally signed by Obasanjo and released by his Special Assistant on Media, Kehinde Akinyemi, the former African Union (AU) Chairman expressed […]
Court Stops INEC From Releasing Voters Register For Rivers LG Polls
Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court in Abuja has issued an order preventing the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from releasing the voters register to the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) for the upcoming local government elections. This interim injunction was granted in response to a motion […]
Anambra State Unveils First Rigged Pavement Street Road In Amansea
Anambra State Unveils First Rigged Pavement Street Road In Amansea On July 18, 2024, the Awka Capital Territory Development Authority (ACTDA), under the leadership of Managing Director and CEO Hon. Ossy Onuko, inaugurated Anambra State’s first rigged pavement street road in Amansea. This notable event was attended by several dignitaries, […]
Nigeria Fines Meta $220m for Violating Consumer and Data Laws
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has imposed a $220 million fine on Meta Platforms for violating data privacy laws. The FCCPC stated that Meta’s data-sharing practices on Facebook and WhatsApp breached local consumer and data protection regulations. The commission found that Meta had denied Nigerian users control […]
Tinubu Orders Investigation Against Ministry of Foreign Affairs Perm Sec
President Bola Tinubu has authorized an investigation into allegations of sexual abuse against the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Ibrahim Lamuwa. Reports have it that Foreign Affairs Minister Yusuf Tuggar received a petition from Mrs. Simisola Fajemirokun-Ajayi, accusing Lamuwa of sexual assault. The minister forwarded the […]
Anambra Government Shuts Down 30 Illegal Health Facilities
The Anambra State Government has closed over 30 illegal health facilities operated by unqualified individuals to safeguard residents’ health. Dr. Afam Obidike, the State Commissioner for Health, announced this at the 2024 Annual General Meeting and Scientific Conference of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Anambra State Chapter, during the 5th […]
Reps to slash salaries by 50% for 6 months to address hardship
The House of Representatives has resolved to support the Federal Government with N648 million for six months by slashing their salaries by 50% to support food sufficiency across the country and to address the high cost of food. This followed the adoption of an amendment to a motion’s prayer moved […]
Anambra to include AI, robotics in educational curriculum, says ICT boss
Anambra State governor, Prof Chukwuma Soludo has commenced plans to review educational curriculum in Anambra State to include coding, artificial intelligence and robotics. The Managing Director of Anambra State ICT Agency, Mr Chukwuemeka Fred Agbata (CFA), stated this during an event for signing of Memorandum of Understanding between Chukwuemeka Odumegwu […]
Nnamdi Kanu finally allowed access to his doctor — Lawyer
Aloy Ejimakor, special counsel to Nnamdi Kanu, on Wednesday, announced that the State Security Service (SSS) had now allowed Mr Kanu access to his medical doctor. This came barely 24 hours after Mr Ejimakor raised an alarm that the SSS denied Mr Kanu access to his medical doctor despite making […]