Ondo LG Election: Police Impose Movement Restriction, Exempt Essential Workers, Warn Troublemakers
Ahead of Saturday's local government election in Ondo State, the Nigerian Police have announced a restriction on vehicular and motorcycle...
Month: January 2025
Petrol Price Rose to N1,214.17 in November 2024 – NBS
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has reported a significant increase in the average retail price of petrol, which rose...
Women group embarks on Multimillion Naira light up electric project to boost security in Anambra Community.
By Eche Nwaobasi – Nnewi In a bid to contribute their quota to the untiring efforts of the Anambra State...
Zamfara Governor Approves Recruitment of 2,000 Teachers
Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has given the green light for the recruitment of 2,000 teachers as part of...
Abia First Lady Pledges Legislative Backing to Combat HIV Stigma
The First Lady of Abia State, Mrs. Priscilla Otti, has reaffirmed her commitment to fighting stigma and discrimination against people...
Suspected Marburg Virus Outbreak Claims Eight Lives in Tanzania — WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) has confirmed that a suspected outbreak of the deadly Marburg virus in Tanzania's Kagera region...
Speed Darlington Granted ₦20 Million Bail Over Alleged Cybercrime
The Federal High Court in Abuja has granted bail to singer Darlington Achakpo, popularly known as Speed Darlington, in the...
EFCC Refutes Claim of N6bn Fraud Suspect as Edo Tribunal Witness
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has dismissed allegations that Jonathan Okunbor, a suspect in an alleged ₦6 billion...
Nasarawa United Bolsters Squad with Eight New Signings for NPFL Second Stanza
Nasarawa United has strengthened its team with the addition of eight new players ahead of the second half of the...
Ondo Governor Aiyedatiwa Dissolves Cabinet, Retains Finance Commissioner, Attorney General
Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has dissolved the State Executive Council, which includes commissioners, special advisers, and the Secretary...
German Defence Ministry Halts Activity on X Platform
Germany’s defence ministry announced on Wednesday its decision to suspend activities on the social media platform X, citing concerns over...
Rwanda Announces First Oil Discovery in Lake Kivu
Rwandan authorities on Wednesday confirmed the country’s first oil discovery, identifying 13 reservoirs in Lake Kivu, which borders the Democratic...
Heavy Rainfall, Flooding Prompt South Africa to Shut Border with Botswana
The South African Border Management Authority has temporarily closed the Grobler’s Bridge border crossing with Botswana due to severe rainfall...
NMA Advocates Standardized Pay to Curb Health Sector Brain Drain
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has recommended a standardized salary structure for healthcare workers to reduce brain drain in the...
CBN Fines Nine Banks ₦1.35bn Over ATM Cash Shortage During Yuletide
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has penalized nine Deposit Money Banks with fines amounting to ₦1.35 billion for failing...
Kebbi Police Officer Rejects ₦1.6m Bribe from Banditry Suspects
A police officer with the Kebbi State Command's State Criminal Investigation Department (SCIB) has turned down a ₦1.6 million bribe...
CUPP Criticizes Abiodun Over Power Supply, Governor’s Team Responds
The Ogun State chapter of the Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) has accused Governor Dapo Abiodun of poor electricity...
SAHCO Dismisses Staff Over Passenger Extortion at Lagos Airport
Skyway Aviation Handling Company (SAHCO) has terminated the employment of a staff member implicated in passenger extortion and harassment at...
Taraba Community Demands Removal of Area Court Judge Over Alleged Misconduct
Residents of Doorshima community in Ibi Local Government Area, Taraba State, have urged the State Judicial Service Commission (JSC) and...
Kogi Governor Abolishes Tax Clearance Requirement for Student Registration
Kogi State Governor, Usman Ododo, has ordered the immediate removal of the Tax Clearance Certificate (TCC) as a requirement for...
