The Acting Inspector-General of Police, Dr. Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has expressed serious concern regarding the nationwide protests planned by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) on August 2. In a statement issued by the police force’s spokesperson, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, Egbetokun acknowledges the constitutional right to peaceful protests but urges the…
Two residents from Angware community in Jos East Local Government Area of Plateau State have been murdered by kidnappers. They met this unfortunate fate when they courageously attempted to deliver a ransom for their abducted relatives. The victims have been identified as Agada Sambo from Maigemu District and an individual known as Azi. On Monday,…
The President of Guinea-Bissau Concludes Private Meeting After Three Hours Following a private meeting that lasted for over three hours, the President of Guinea-Bissau has departed from the location. The meeting took place between President Umaro Sissoco Embalo, who is also the Chairman of the Authority of ECOWAS Heads of State and Government, and President…
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has moved to quell concerns by assuring Nigerians that there are no plans to raise the petrol pump price to N700 per litre. IPMAN urges the public not to engage in panic buying or hoarding of petroleum products. In response to circulating rumors, IPMAN emphasizes that there…
Senator Adams Oshiomhole (APC-Edo) assured the people that Bola Tinubu would bring transformation to Nigeria, similar to his successful impact on Lagos. Oshiomhole made these remarks during a post-inauguration/thank-you party held in his honor at his country home in Iyamho, Etsako, Edo State. Expressing gratitude to his supporters, Oshiomhole stated that if he had lost…
Dr. Afam Obidike, the Commissioner for Health, recently announced that the Anambra State Government has initiated the installation of clock-in devices in public health facilities. The purpose of this endeavor is to curb absenteeism among health workers and ensure their commitment to their duties. During a meeting with administrators of public hospitals in the state…
IBEDC, the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company, has confirmed that the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) is yet to issue a directive on the proposed new electricity tariff, which was originally scheduled to take effect on July 1. The announcement of the new tariff has faced strong opposition from various stakeholders, who argue that the timing…
AfDB Approves $115 Million Loan to Abia for Road Rehabilitation and Erosion Control The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) has granted approval for a loan of $115 million to support a significant road rehabilitation project in Abia State, Nigeria. In an announcement made by the Nigeria Country Department of the bank,…
Suspected bandits, armed with sophisticated weapons, have abducted the wife and son of Alhaji Bashir Abubakar, the Village Head of Magamin Kano, a border village in Ningi Local Government Area of Bauchi State. The incident, which took place on Monday, June 27, 2023, also resulted in the tragic killing of one person. Another individual sustained…
Kevin Spacey, an American actor, has appeared in court to face trial on accusations of sexual offenses. Spacey, aged 63, arrived at Southwark Crown Court dressed in a dark blue suit, light blue shirt, and pink tie, traveling in a black taxi. The trial involves 12 sexual offense allegations against him, made by four men.…
