The All Progressives Congress (APC) has promised to conduct a free, fair and transparent primary election to choose its candidate for the Nov. 11 governorship election in the state. The party’s Deputy National Organising Secretary, Mr Nze Duru, gave the assurance on Saturday in Abuja as the party...
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A truck laden with sand on Saturday crushed two persons to death at Idi-Mango area along Ore-Okitipupa road in Ore, Odigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State. Mrs Yetunde Adesina, the Ore Unit Commander, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), confirmed the incident to the News Agency of Nigeria...
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has given 11 electricity distribution companies till April 11, 2024, to refund customers wrongly billed at the new rate. This was contained in a document signed by Mr Abba Terab, the DGM, Market Competition and Rates for the commission and made available...
The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI), has expressed concern over the recent increase in electricity tariffs, saying it could negatively impact on the ease of doing business in Nigeria. The President of ACCI, Mr Emeka Obegolu, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on...
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Ebonyi, has paraded three minors for allegedly attempting to rape and assault a fellow minor. The State Commandant of the Corps, Dr Elijah Willie, said during the parade on Friday in Abakaliki, that the command was on the heels...
Police in Lagos State have arrested a dismissed Nigerian Navy personnel for allegedly impersonating a serving military personnel and lending himself out to assault people. “The suspect was apprehended while he and his boys were beating a hotel staff. “The job was contracted to him by one of...
Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Ododo on Saturday promised a robust welfare package for the state’s civil servants. He gave the assurance in Lokoja after an interactive session with leaders of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and those of the Trade Union Congress (TUC). He said the meeting was...
Police in Nasarawa State neutralised a suspected armed robber and arrested another at Aso Pada community in Karu Local Government Area of the state on Friday. Police spokesman, DSP Ramhan Nansel, stated in Lafia on Saturday that police received a distress call at about 11.45 p.m. on Friday...
By PATRICK ABANG, Calabar – The spiritual leader of Brotherhood of the Cross and Star (BCS), His Holiness Olumba Olumba Obu, has declared that Cross River State shall soon become the richest state in the entire world. Addressing a mammoth crowd of faithful inside UJ Esuene Stadium Calabar...
By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos – The Centre for Youth Participation, Dialogue and Advocacy Africa (CYPA) Africa is leading the charge for increased citizen engagement in Nigeria’s constitutional review process. Highlighting the lack of inclusive participation in the past, the organization, under the leadership of its executive director, Amb....
A former Minister of Defence, Senator Musa Kwankwaso, has said the military has capacity to end the current security challenge facing the country, given the necessary motivation. Kwankwaso, also the National Leader of New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) stated this when he spoke with newsmen shortly after the...
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti has said the State Government had paid all the pension arrears of retirees in the state. Governor Otti, who disclosed this during the monthly media parley in Umuahia, said that all the pensions and arrears of about 12,500 retirees were cleared as at...
President Bola Tinubu has appealed for global peace and stability in Africa and other trouble spots around the world, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) has reported. Tinubu stated this while addressing members of the Diplomatic Corps and Heads of International Organizations during Ramadan Iftar on Friday in...
When considering buying property in Lagos, Nigeria, it’s essential to prioritize safety and security. Lagos is a vast and diverse city, with various neighborhoods offering different levels of safety and amenities. Here are some areas in Lagos known for their safety and investment potential: 1. Ikoyi: Ikoyi is...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – Lawmaker representing Kogi Central senatorial district in the National Assembly, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has condemned the recent violent attacks in Omala Local Government Area of Kogi, where at least 19 people have lost their lives. She equally called on the Inspector General of Police...
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) will on Monday (April 8) arraign the embattled former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Mr Godwin Emefiele, before Justice Rahman Oshodi of the Special Offences Court, for alleged abuse of office. Emefiele will be arraigned alongside one Henry Omoile...
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has said that Local Government (LG) funds cannot be hijacked under his watch. Governor Otti said this on Friday during the monthly media parley at Government House, Umuahia. The governor said that he was intentional about ensuring that funds meant for the Local...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of three qualified Nigerians to serve on the management team of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND). President Tinubu’s approval was contained in a statement issued in Abuja by his Special Adviser to the President on...
The Leader of Agojeju-Odo community in Kogi State, Chief Elias Atabor, has urged the Federal Government to establish a military base in Omala Local Government Area to checkmate bandits’ incessant attacks on the people. Atabor made the plea in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)...
By OLA MUDOPE, Lagos – The management of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd.(NNPCL) has attributed the insufficient supply of petroleum products to some filling stations in Lagos to an issue at one of its depots in the state. The Chief Corporate Communications Officer of NNPCL, Mr Olufemi Soneye,...