The Nigerian Army has clarified that the absence of the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, has not resulted in any leadership vacuum within the military service. Lagbaja is on official leave, and Major General Abdulsalami Ibrahim, Chief of Policy and Plans (Army), is acting on his […]
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Afenifere Warns FG to Be Cautious of World Bank Recommendations
The pan-Yoruba organization Afenifere has cautioned the Nigerian government against the World Bank’s recent recommendation to reduce support for social services. In a statement, Afenifere’s National Publicity Secretary, Jare Ajayi, expressed concern that the World Bank’s advice could lead to increased suffering for Nigerians, as any potential benefits would materialize […]
Police confirm murder, beheading of two suspected cultists in Akwa Ibom
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested three suspects for the murder of two individuals alleged to be members of a cult group from Eyo-Abasi in Mbo Local Government Area. According to Commissioner of Police Joseph Eribo, the suspects were apprehended on October 16, 2024, after hiding in a […]
Shettima pursues transport, telecoms solutions in Sweden
Vice President Kashim Shettima and Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang are in Sweden on an official visit to explore sustainable transportation and telecommunications solutions for Nigeria. According to a statement by Mr. Gyang Bere, Director of Press and Public Affairs to Mutfwang, the visit includes meetings with leaders at Scania […]
DisCos apologise to Nigerians as grid collapse hurts households, businesses
Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) have apologized to Nigerians following another collapse of the national power grid, which caused widespread blackouts across the country. This marks the third collapse in seven days and the eighth this year. According to the National System Operator, grid supply plummeted from 3,041.72MW to just 47MW […]
Grid collapse: Electricity consumers demand sack of management team
Electricity consumers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have expressed frustration over the repeated collapse of the National Grid, calling for the dismissal of personnel responsible for managing it. The grid collapsed again on Saturday morning, marking the second failure within a week and the seventh in 2024. Residents from […]
Customs seizes 9,493 kg of Pangolin Scales in landmark wildlife crime bust
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has seized 9,493 kg of pangolin scales, marking one of the largest wildlife crime busts in recent years. This operation, conducted in collaboration with the Wildlife Justice Commission (WJC), resulted in two arrests in Kano and two in Lagos. The Kano/Kaduna operation yielded 2,293 kg, […]
Jigawa Gov suspends commissioner over adultery allegation
Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa State has suspended Auwalu Danladi Sankara, the Commissioner for Special Duties, following allegations from Kano State Hisbah regarding sexual misconduct. In response, a five-member investigative panel has been formed, led by Secretary to the State Government, Bala Ibrahim, to probe the claims. The panel includes […]
Renewed hope may be hard, but will benefit Nigerians soon says Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has reassured Nigerians that his “Renewed Hope” agenda will soon deliver significant benefits despite current challenges. Speaking at the funeral of the late Chief Michael Adeniyi Koleosho in Oyo State, Tinubu, represented by Zaccheus Adedeji, Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue, emphasized infrastructure as a key […]
NNPC, Chevron discover oil in Niger Delta
The NNPC Limited – Chevron Nigeria Limited Joint Venture (NNPC-CNL JV) announced a significant oil discovery in Petroleum Mining Lease (PML) 49, located in the shallow offshore area of the Western Niger Delta. The Meji NW-1 well was drilled from September 2 to September 13, 2024, reaching a depth of […]