Osun ALGON suspends transport union activities over rising violence
By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo The Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), Osun State chapter, has suspended the activities of all transport unions across the state following reported clashes between rival groups that have raised concerns over the safety of lives and property. The association said the decision was necessary to prevent the situation from […]
Senior Ghana politician jailed for 20 yrs over illegal mining
The High Court in Accra found Bernard Antwi-Boasiako — the leader in the Ashanti Region of opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) — guilty on all six charges against him.
FG steps up push for cleaner aviation with new steering committee
The Federal Government has inaugurated a seven-member National High-Level Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Steering Committee to coordinate the implementation of Nigeria’s Sustainable Aviation Fuel Programme and accelerate efforts to reduce carbon emissions in the aviation sector.
Cardi B, Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye fuel dating rumours
American rapper Cardi B and Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye have once again fueled dating rumours after being seen together in Venice, Italy.
FCT Police begin trial of four officers over alleged extortion, illegal traffic duty
By Kingsley Omonobi ABUJA — The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has commenced orderly room trial of four police officers accused of abandoning their official duties, engaging in unauthorised traffic enforcement and allegedly extorting money from a motorist in Maitama District, Abuja. The Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, CP Ahmed Muhammed Sanusi, ordered the […]
Lagos pays N3.1bn compensation to landowners affected by public projects
By Olasunkanmi Akoni LAGOS — The Lagos State Government has disbursed over ₦3.1 billion as compensation to more than 300 landowners whose properties were acquired for various public infrastructure projects across the state. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, who presented the compensation cheques to the beneficiaries on Monday at Alausa, Ikeja, said the exercise reflected the administration’s […]
