Councillors take over Edo councils as chairmen say impeachment unconstitutional
By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY – THE move by the All Progressives Congress (APC) led the Edo state government to remove local government area chairmen continued on Monday as some elected councillors impeached the council chairmen of Esan North East Dr. Kelly Ehidiamen Inedegbor, and his Vice Chairman, Hon. Thomas Otiobhili and that of Akoko-Edo […]
Reps move to extend time limit for prosecution of sexual offences
By Gift ChapiOdekina, Abuja The House of Representatives is currently deliberating on a bill to extend the time limit for prosecuting sexual offences committed against girls under the age of 13. Sponsored by Rep Bitrus Laori, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) representing Demsa/Numan/Lamurde federal constituency in Adamawa State. The bill has passed […]
Troops neutralize scores of terrorists, recover arms in Zamfara
By Idris Salisu, Gusau As Air Component intensifies strikes on terrorist enclaves, troops of 1 Brigade, Sector 2 Joint Task Force North West, Operation Fansan Yamma, has neutralized scores of terrorists including a notorious terrorist kingpin Sani Rusu, recovered arms in Zamfara. This was contained in a statement by the Coordinator Joint Media Coordination Center […]
Abuja steel company under scrutiny for allegedly buying stolen manhole covers
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: The Federal Capital Territory Administration FCTA said it has identified an iron smelting company, the Abuja Steel Company, as one of the alleged receivers of stolen manhole covers. Spokesman of the FCT minister, Lere Olayinka while giving an update on the development on Monday in Abuja, said the company is located […]
Rivers monarch defends Fubara’s N100,000 Christmas bonus to workers
…hails gov. on award of outstanding Public Office holder, 2024 By Davies Iheamnachor PORT HARCOURT: A monarch in Opobo, the hometown of the Governor of Rivers State and the Vice Chairman of Opobo Council of Alapu, Alabo Edwin Cockeye-Brown, has expressed appreciation to Rivers State Governor, Amaopusenibo Siminialayi Fubara, over his granting of N100,000 as […]
2027: Ganduje urges unity in Kano APC to wrest power from NNPP
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr Abudullahi Ganduje, alongside other stakeholders in the party, have urged the members of the party in Kano State. They have also urged the members to be united so as to wrest power from the incumbent New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) administration in the state. Ganduje […]
Russia ‘guilty’ over downed Azerbaijan plane – Azeri president
Azerbaijan president said on Monday that Russia was “guilty” over the downing of an airline last month that Baku says was shot by Russian air defences.
Albinos seek help over skin cancer
“Skin cancer remains a critical health challenge for albinos and without immediate intervention, the situation may spiral out of control”
I lost $3.7m in 2024 trading forex – Mark Angel
Content creator, Mark Angel has described 2024 as the most challenging year of his life, revealing that he lost $3.7 million in forex trading.
NANS leadership divided over distribution of CNG buses
“The buses meant to benefit all Nigerian students have been selectively distributed, leaving many students without access to this vital resource.”
Biden bans offshore drilling across coastal waters in US
US President Joe Biden on Monday banned offshore drilling across an immense area of coastal waters, weeks before Donald Trump takes office pledging to massively increase fossil fuel production. The ban encompasses the entire Atlantic coast and eastern Gulf of Mexico, as well as the Pacific coast off California, Oregon and Washington, and a section […]
