2 mn read The Interior Minister, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has voiced strong support for the election of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa and the All Progressive Congress (APC) candidate in the upcoming November 16 election in Ondo State. In a goodwill message read on his behalf by House of Representatives member Ifeoluwa Ehindero, who represents the Akoko Northeast/Northwest Federal Constituency, Tunji-Ojo […]

< 1 mn read Botswana, known for its diamond wealth, held elections on October 30, 2024, amid growing concerns about high unemployment and an economic downturn. Voters turned out to decide whether to extend the ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP)‘s nearly six-decade reign, granting President Mokgweetsi Masisi a second term. Key Election Details Voter Turnout: Over one million registered […]

< 1 mn read Mr. Abdulrahman Lekki, the Executive Secretary of the Lagos State Scholarship Board, has passed away. The announcement was made via a statement from the office of the Lagos State Head of Service on October 30, 2024. Details of the Announcement Time of Death: Mr. Lekki died in the early hours of the day after a […]

2 mn read On Wednesday, the Federal High Court in Abuja adjourned further proceedings in the money laundering case involving former Kogi State Governor Alhaji Yahaya Bello until January 21, 2015. Key Developments in the Case Adjournment for Ruling: The trial judge, Justice Emeka Nwite, postponed the trial to allow time to consider an application from the Economic […]

2 mn read The daughter of the late President of the Customary Court of Appeal in Abuja, Justice Moses Bello, has raised serious allegations regarding attempts to obstruct the execution of her father’s will. In a petition addressed to the Chief Judge of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Justice Hussein Baba Yusuf, Ann Eniyamire accused the will executor […]

< 1 mn read The Rivers State Police Command has apprehended three female officers—Inspector Sarah Anendei, Inspector Caroline Promise, and Inspector Christiana Jatau—for allegedly extorting motorists in Port Harcourt. Their arrests occurred under the Rumuokoro flyover in the Obio/Akpor Local Government Area, where they reportedly operated an unauthorized checkpoint. Details of the Incident According to reports, these officers had […]

2 mn read The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has recently increased the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, to ₦1,025 per litre in Lagos, up from ₦998. In Abuja, the price rose to ₦1,060 from ₦1,030. This marks the third increase in just two months, reflecting a troubling trend in fuel pricing […]

2 mn read The Peace in the South-East Project (PISE-P), initiated by Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, was launched amidst great expectations for enhanced security and peace in a region plagued by persistent insecurity. The initiative garnered significant support from both Igbo and non-Igbo residents who were hopeful for effective solutions […]

2 mn read Residents of Amaokai community recently staged a peaceful protest to highlight the deteriorating condition of their roads, specifically calling for the connection of the newly constructed road, attracted by Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, to the Afia Orie-Amaokai Ugwueke road. While they expressed their gratitude for the new road, they emphasized that linking it to the […]

2 mn read In a dramatic turn of events, community leaders in the Enu-Agu autonomous community of Akpugo, located in Nkanu West Local Government Area of Enugu State, have vocally rejected the newly elected Igwe, Chief Sylvester Nnaji. They claim his election did not adhere to due process and allege he was imposed upon the community without proper […]

2 mn read The recent arson attack on the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) Study Centre in Ezeoke Nsu, Ehime Mbano Local Council Area of Imo State, has sent shockwaves through the community. The destruction, reportedly carried out by suspected hoodlums, has left the facility—a product of significant investment and effort from local residents—in ruins. This federal […]

2 mn read Governor Dr. Peter Mbah of Enugu State has officially launched the construction of the 44.8 km Amah-Eke–Oghe-Iwolo-Olo-Umulokpa Road. This major infrastructure initiative will connect the Udi, Ezeagu, and Uzo-Uwani Local Government Areas (LGAs), including a spur from Akama Oghe to Aguobuowa, aiming to enhance the state’s economic corridors and improve connectivity. At the groundbreaking ceremony […]

2 mn read Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has officially launched the construction of the 44.8 km Amah-Eke–Oghe-Iwolo-Olo-Umulokpa Road. This significant infrastructure project will traverse the Udi, Ezeagu, and Uzo-Uwani Local Government Areas (LGAs) and includes a spur from Akama Oghe to Aguobuowa. The initiative aims to enhance the economic corridors of the state and improve […]

2 mn read Power supply in West Africa is set to see significant improvements due to a collaboration between GE Vernova and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). GE Vernova announced the deployment of its GridOS orchestration software at the newly completed Information and Coordination Centre (ICC) in Abomey-Calavi, Benin. This center will play a crucial […]

2 mn read US President Joe Biden faced criticism on Tuesday after he appeared to refer to supporters of Republican Donald Trump as “garbage” during a video call with the nonprofit VotoLatino. Biden’s comments came in response to controversy stemming from remarks made by one of Trump’s speakers at a New York rally, who described Puerto Rico as […]

< 1 mn read Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has emphasized the urgent need for Nigeria to prioritize agricultural development as a means to reshape its economic future. Speaking at the inauguration of the Edo Agricultural Hub on Tuesday in Benin, Obaseki described the initiative as a crucial part of efforts to drive economic growth, ensure food security, […]