NDPHC sets October 2027 date for completion of Alaoji power plant project
By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja The Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) has set October 2027 as the new completion date for the long-delayed 570 Megawatts Alaoji Combined Cycle Power Plant in Abia State, saying the project has now reached about 16 per cent completion. Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of NDPHC, Engr. Jennifer Adighije, […]
15 soldiers killed by Al-Qaeda-linked jihadists in Benin
West Africa is suffering from a surge in attacks by the JNIM, the Islamic State group and other jihadist militias, particularly in Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger, where a series of military coups have coincided with severe instability.
Trump sacks homeland security chief Kristi Noem
According to multiple media reports, Trump was upset with Noem’s testimony at a Senate hearing this week where she said the president had approved a $220 million DHS advertising campaign in which she featured prominently.
Labour Party intensifies membership drive, to recruit, train polling agents
A top-ranking member of the party’s statutory Board of Trustees said the party in collaboration with the NLC was “giving life to dormant plans to increase our numerical strength.”
PhD won’t replace medical fellowship – FG
The Federal Government has moved to dispel widespread confusion surrounding the Federal Executive Council’s approval to amend the Act governing the Nigerian Postgraduate Medical College, insisting that a Doctor of Philosophy, PhD, degree will not replace or be considered equivalent to medical fellowship in Nigeria.
Police arrest suspect for inciting public disorder in Kano – CP
Kano State Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Bakori, said the command has arrested a suspect allegedly circulating audio and video clips for inciting public disorder and creating tension and fear in the state.
