The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has summoned the Chief Executives of the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) and Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC), along with the Managing Director of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), Alhaji Sule Ahmed Abdulazeez. They have been called for a meeting in the coming week to address the worsening…
During a recent sermon at the Deeper Life Bible Church, the General Superintendent, Dr. William Folohunso Kumuyi, urged Christians to reconsider their approach to offering by prioritizing assistance to the poor and unemployed in their communities over contributions to the church. Highlighting the importance of aiding those in need, Pastor Kumuyi emphasized the need to…
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of veteran actor, John Okafor, popularly known as Mr. Ibu. After a prolonged battle with blood clotting in his leg, Mr. Ibu passed away in a hospital in Lagos state on Saturday, March 2. Family sources reveal that the actor had been on life support…
Hoodlums recently launched an attack on trailers transporting cartons of spaghetti at the Dogarawa area along the Zaria-Kano expressway. The incident occurred while the trailer was en route from Kaduna to Abuja, as the perpetrators obstructed the road and set fires on the highway. According to an eyewitness account shared with Daily Trust, the event…
Between January and February 2024, Nigerian Navy operations in the Niger Delta region resulted in the apprehension and retrieval of stolen crude oil from various criminal syndicates operating in the area. During this period, the Nigerian Navy successfully seized a total of 60,815.77 barrels of crude oil valued at approximately $5.218 million (N8.12 billion). Additionally,…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has revoked the operating licenses of 4,173 Bureaux De Change (BDC) operators due to alleged non-compliance with regulations. Hakama Sidi Ali, the Acting Director of Corporate Communications at the CBN, stated that the apex bank exercised its authority under the Bank and Other Financial Institutions Act (BOFIA) 2020, Act…
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia formally announced its bid to host the 2034 World Cup on Friday, following FIFA’s declaration that the kingdom was the sole candidate for the tournament. This bid comes two years after Qatar, its neighboring country, hosted the first World Cup in the Middle East. Under the slogan “Growing. Together,”…
Vice President Kashim Shettima lauded the ascension of Asiwaju Bola Tinubu to the presidency, describing it as a reflection of his pure intentions and selfless sacrifices for the nation. Shettima made these remarks on Friday, March 1 during a meeting with a delegation from the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC) at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.…
In recognition of the critical role of power supply in driving enterprise and industrial development, and as a part of comprehensive efforts to reform the power sector and ensure energy security for all Nigerians, President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of new members of the management team of the FGN Power Company Limited.…
President Bola Tinubu congratulates Ms. Folake Akindele on the occasion of her 50th birthday. Ms. Akindele is the founder and creative director of Tiffany Amber, a pioneering fashion house established in 1998. Through its unique fusion of traditional craftsmanship and contemporary style, the brand has not only redefined African fashion but has also promoted…
