Police nab car thieves, ‘one chance’ operators’ in Abuja The operatives of the Nigeria Police Force, FCT Command have, in a sting operation, arrested suspected car thieves, armed robbers and ‘One-chance’ operators while three stolen vehicles were recovered from the suspects. Parading the suspects in Abuja, the FCT Commissioner...
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The Organised Labour has demanded for the complete reversal of the power sector privatisation and recovery of all public electricity assets sold. The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) made the demands while picketing the headquarters of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) over...
The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC), Lagos State Chapter, has criticised the timing of the increase in electricity tariff, given the prevailing economic challenges facing the country. The State Chairman, Mr Gbenga Ekundayo, made this known, on Monday, during the picketing of the National Electricity Regulatory Commission...
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has said that the establishment of the Federal University of Health Sciences and Technology in Tsafe, Zamfara will address the ‘Japa syndrome’ in the health sector. He said this at a one-day public hearing on “A Bill for an Act to Establish the Federal...
President Bola Tinubu on Monday endorsed the #WeAreEqual campaign for the advancement of gender equity and closing the gender gap in African. Tinubu approved the campaign during his remarks at the launch of #WeAreEqual campaign by the Organisation of African First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD) hosted by the...
A Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday struck out a suit filed by the Labour Party (LP) seeking an order compelling INEC to conduct fresh election in the Rivers House of Assembly to fill the seats of the defected lawmakers. Justice James Omotosho struck out the suit...
At least four schools in the western Indian city of Jaipur Monday received bomb threats, prompting school administrations to evacuate students and call police, officials said. The threat received over emails claimed that explosives had been planted on school premises. Police swung into action and dispatched multiple bomb...
By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos – A former Majority Leader of the Plateau State House of Assembly, Philip Dasun, has officially left the All Progressives Congress (APC) to join the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Plateau State. Dasun, a known ally of former Governor Simon Lalong, announced his...
The Independent INEC on Monday prayed the Kogi Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Abuja to dismiss a petition filed by the Social Democratic Party (SDP), and its candidate, Murtala Ajaka, against the victory of Gov. Usman Ododo. Gov. Ododo and his party, the All Progressives Congress (APC),...
The Chairman, Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Dr Taiwo Arobadi,has said that Nigerians are not in support of electricity tariff hike. Arobadi stated this during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), on Monday, in Ile-Ife. He said that the...
By MARY RONKE, Ilorin – The University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) has announced the promotion of 40 of its senior academic staff to the rank of professor. The elevation was approved by the Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, SAN, according to the University’s bulletin. The publication stated that the...
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), has uncovered two illegal bunkering sites in Rivers. The NSCDC spokesperson, CSC Babawale Afolabi, in a statement on Monday, disclosed that the sites were located at Odagwa-Owaza Riverside boundaries of Rivers and Abia while the other was at Etche...
Diamond Stripes Limited through its Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) – Pragmatic Palm Limited, is set to revive the moribund Enugu-based United Palm Produce Limited (UPPL), as the firm has signed a deal with the Enugu State Government to acquire a controlling stake in UPPL. Diamond Stripes, established...
Head coach of the Super Eagles, Finidi George, has said his immediate task and priority is to qualify the nation for the 2026 World Cup slated for Canada, Mexico and U.S. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Board of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on April...
By DANJUMA JOSEPH, Lafia – Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule, has sought the support of journalists in the state towards promoting the policies and programmes of the government under his leadership. Governor Sule, made the call through his Senior Special Assistant on Public Affairs, Peter Ahemba, when he...
Armed bandit, who identified itself as “Ijaw Freedom Fighters” on Sunday night attacked Imariogha Community, near Okomu oil palm plantation, setting ablaze over eight vehicles, reports the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). NAN investigation reveals that the bandit invaded the community, formerly known as AT&P, located in Ovia...
N The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), in Kebbi State has said the increase in electricity tariff by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), is “capable of destroying the economic prosperity of the nation”. The state Chairman of the NLC, Alhaji Murtala Usman stated this when leadership of the NLC...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – The Independent National Electoral Commission ( INEC), said that as the elections in the two states of Edo and Ondo approach, it has decided to resume the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) to enable eligible citizens who are not registered voters to do so....
Members of the Organised Labour in Osun on Monday blocked the main entrance of the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) Business Hub, Osogbo, protesting over the recent hike in electricity tariff. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the action was a result of the joint directive...
The Minister of Sports Development, John Enoh, has officially unveiled Finidi George as the new head coach of the Nigerian men national team, the Super Eagles. The Minister unveiled the former Super Eagles forward at an event in Abuja attended by the leaders of the Nigerian Football...