By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja – The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC), has attributed the power outage currently being experienced in parts of Abuja to technical fault on some of its feeders In a statement issued on Monday in Abuja, the AEDC management highlighted the affected feeders to include: L36,...
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By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – A group, the Northern Initiative For the Defence of Democracy and Justice has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to call to order the immediate past governor of Kogi state, Yahaya Bello from undermining institutions of the state. In a statement made available to news...
A 41-year old mother, Mrs Oluwalani Akintola, and her son, Mofeoluwa Olutayo, 23, on Monday, appeared before a Grade ‘A’ Customary Court, Ibadan, for allegedly stealing a patient’s phone. The duo, whose addresses were not provided, are being tried for alleged charges of conspiracy and stealing. The Prosecutor,...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum has vowed to improve the welfare of lawyers and legal personnel of the state judiciary so as to improve the administration of criminal justice in the state. Zulum stated this on Monday during a 3-day workshop organized by...
The police command in Akwa Ibom says it has arrested four persons over alleged cultism, kidnapping and terrorism in the Eket area of the state. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), ASP Timfon John, disclosed this in a statement in Uyo on Monday. John said that the suspects...
A Federal High Court, Abuja has granted an interim order sought by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to freeze at least 1, 146 bank accounts belonging to individuals and companies over allegations bordering on unauthorised dealing in foreign exchange, among others. The News Agency of Nigeria...
Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Company (PHED) has attributed the recent tariff increase for Band A customers to the escalating cost of doing business in the country. PHED’s spokesman, Olubukola Ilevbare, told newsmen in Port Harcourt on Monday that the April 3 price adjustment was in line with the...
A man who smashed his car through the gates of Hamburg Airport and parked it on the tarmac with his 4-year old daughter inside has confessed to the kidnapping of his child and other crimes. “I just wanted to leave Germany. I wanted the police to find ways...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) has tasked the State Universal Basic Education Boards (SUBEBs) on delivering quality education to Nigerians. The Executive Secretary of UBEC, Hamid Bobboyi, made this call at a meeting with UBEC and SUBEBs quality assurance officers. “As professionals,...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Government in collaboration with the National Center and Diseases Control (NCDC) and COVID 19 Preparedness and Response Project (COPREP) with funding from the World Bank have organized a stakeholders capacity building training on sexual violence, abuse and harassment for selected participants...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Government held a grand ceremony on Sunday to honor M.M. Murtala, the outgoing State Director of Security for the Department of State Services (DSS). The ceremony, which took place at the Multipurpose hall of the Government House, Maiduguri had in attendance...
A Federal Capital Territory high court, Maitama on Monday slammed N10 million cost on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and three others for fundamental rights violation. Other respondents were former EFCC boss, Abdulrasheed Bawa, an officer with the agency, Calistus, and Fidelity Bank Plc. Justice Peter...
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken urged Hamas on Monday to swiftly accept Israel’s latest and “extraordinarily generous” proposal for a Gaza truce to secure a release of hostages, amid a diplomatic drive to end the war between Israel and Hamas. Hamas negotiators were expected to meet Qatari...
….Commends EFCC Chairman for transparency, professionalism The National Chairman of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Alhaji Shehu Musa Gabam, has commended the efforts of the Federal Government in addressing the menace of nations insecurity Alhaji Gabam spoke in Abuja at the weekend while fielding questions from news men on...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum on Sunday travelled to Malam-Fatori, the headquarters of Abadam Local Government Council in the Northern part of Borno State. During Sunday’s visit, Zulum commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his prompt attention to the fight against the insurgency...
President Bola Tinubu, has said his administration is investing in technology tailored towards ensuring transparency and accountability in government. President Tinubu said this would also accelerate public-sector performance and service delivery to the Nigerian people. He stated this during a meeting with Microsoft Founder and Philanthropist, Mr Bill...
Ace gospel singer and Spotlite Nation record label owner, Moses Bliss, has gifted three artistes signed under his label, brand new cars. The ‘Daddy-wey-dey-pamper’ crooner disclosed this on his Instagram page. According to him, the three signees are Godfrey Gad, Neeja and Son Music. The globally renowned music...
The Rivers caucus of the House of Representatives has condoled with the victims of the last week’s tanker explosion on Eleme road in Port Harcourt. In a statement on Monday by the leader of the caucus, Rep. Dumnamene Dekor (PDP-Rivers) the lawmakers expressed grief over havoc caused by...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a passenger carrying 4,000 tramadol pills at the Muhammad Murtala International Airport (MMIA) Ikeja, Lagos The NDLEA spokesman, Mr Femi Babafemi disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja. Babafemi said that NDLEA...
No fewer than 5 persons have been killed and several others injured after suspected Fulani herdsmen reportedly attacked the Nimbo community in the Uzo-Uwani Local Government Area of Enugu State. According to reports, the suspected herders attacked mourners on Sunday evening at Ugwuijoro Nimbo community, causing people to scamper...