UK flights to, from Middle East remain suspended until Monday
Flights to and from countries in the Middle East will remain suspended until Monday as the conflict in the region continues, major airlines have said.
2027: S’South backing for Amaechi not binding — ADC Vice Chair
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – Support expressed for the 2027 presidential ambition of former Rivers State governor, Rotimi Amaechi, at the South-South leadership meeting of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) is not binding on party stakeholders in the zone, the party’s National Vice Chairman (South-South), Usani Uguru Usani, has clarified. In simple terms, the party […]
NDLEA arrests wanted drug lord after 13 years in hiding
According to the NDLEA, ‘The drug lord was first arrested in 2013 over the shipment of cocaine into Nigeria and was subsequently arraigned.
Lekki-Ajah Exp rehabs: Lagos warns against unapproved gated streets
Osiyemi stressed that gates or barriers on public roads must remain fully open for public use from 5:00 AM to 11:00 PM daily.
TCN notifies of planned outage to restring Benin-Ajaokuta 330 KV transmission line
The University of Benin (UNIBEN) and residents of Oluku, Egba, and the Ihovbor environs will experience power outages for up to 10 hours daily in March, according to the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), Benin Region. Mrs Ndidi Mbah, TCN’s General Manager, Public Affairs, disclosed this in a notification issued in Abuja on Sunday. She […]
Reps committee step up fight against drug abuse
… Seek stronger collaboration with NAFDAC By Chioma Obinna The House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee on Drugs and Illicit Trafficking has intensified efforts to curb substance abuse in Nigeria, pledging stronger legislative backing and deeper collaboration with the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC. The Committee, led by Hon. Timehin Adelegbe, […]
Adelabu faults IBEDC over poor meter rollout, warns of revenue losses
The minister made his position known during a one-day working visit to IBEDC’s corporate headquarters in Ibadan at the weekend.
Iran to form interim leadership council until next leader’s selection
A top Iranian security official on Sunday said the country will form an interim council later in the day to assume leadership responsibilities until a new leader is selected.
Direct primaries key gain in new Electoral Act – Ato, Benue gov’ship hopeful
..speak on plans for state By Peter Duru, Makurdi A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Benue State and governorship aspirant has described the newly released 2027 election timetable by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as “a step in the right direction,” saying the 2026 Electoral Act addressed several long-standing concerns in […]
Plateau govt seals two restaurants in Jos over poor sanitation
Plateau Environmental Protection and Sanitation Agency (PEPSA) has sealed two restaurants in Jos for poor sanitary conditions and unkempt surroundings.
Banditry surpassing farmer-herder crisis in Benue – Nextier data reveals
A new six-month conflict data analysis has revealed that farmer-herder crisis account for less than 20 percent of violent incidents in Benue State, challenging long-held perceptions about the drivers of insecurity in the state.
