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< 1 mn read The Police Command in Anambra State has launched an investigation into an alleged case of extortion involving one of its officers, who reportedly extorted ₦810,000 from a victim. Here are the key details: 1. **Incident Confirmation:** – The Public Relations Officer of the Anambra State Police Command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, confirmed the incident in a […]

< 1 mn read The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved significant upscale cost variations for various ongoing road and bridge projects across Nigeria. Here are the key highlights from the recent announcements: 1. **Allocation and Progress of Projects:** – The Federal Ministry of Finance has allocated ₦300 billion for urgent repairs of 330 roads and bridges nationwide. – […]

< 1 mn read Chaos unfolded at the Abundant Life Assemblies of God Church in Bohyen-Adumanu, Kumasi, as members protested against the induction of a new pastor on June 23, 2024. Despite the unrest, the induction ceremony proceeded under the supervision of armed security personnel, organized by the church leadership in the Ashanti Region. Videos circulating online captured numerous […]

< 1 mn read Five Ghanaian lawmakers and a clerk found themselves amid the chaos as protestors stormed the Kenyan Parliament on Tuesday afternoon. The MPs, including Emmanuel Gyamfi, Nii Lante Vanderpuye, Thomas Ampem, Sylvester Tetteh, and Mohammed Tuferu, were in Kenya for a study visit when the incident occurred. The Ghanaian delegation was caught in the turmoil as […]

< 1 mn read Senate President Godswill Akpabio has denied reports claiming that the Senate proposed the purchase of new aircraft for President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima.  *Senate President, Godswill Akpabio* [puo reports] In a statement released on Tuesday by his Special Assistant on Print Media, Jackson Udom, Akpabio clarified the situation […]

< 1 mn read The Sokoto State House of Assembly clarified on Tuesday that there is no bill before them seeking to dethrone the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III. This clarification came amidst rumors suggesting otherwise.  *Sultan of Sokoto and President-General, Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III.* [NAN] […]

< 1 mn read Muhammed Bello Koko, the Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), has faced multiple accusations of corruption and has been labeled a stooge for former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi.   The National Coordinator of the APC Young Leaders Forum (APC-YLF), a faction of the All Progressive Congress, accused Amaechi of opposing President Bola […]

2 mn read Chaos erupted in Kenya on Tuesday as a part of the parliament building was set ablaze amidst large-scale protests against a new finance bill. Thousands of demonstrators, angry over the proposed taxes, stormed the parliament complex, forcing legislators to flee. This marks one of the most direct assaults on the Kenyan government in decades. Journalists […]

< 1 mn read Muhammed Bello-Koko, the Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), is facing renewed calls for his dismissal and prosecution over alleged involvement in corruption. These calls come despite previous dismissals of similar allegations by the House of Representatives committee on public petitions, which cleared him of a ₦178 billion debt accusation. In December 2023, […]

< 1 mn read Senator Gbenga Daniel, a former Governor of Ogun State and current representative of Ogun East Senatorial District, has expressed concern over the low enlistment rate of people from the South-West of Nigeria into military and paramilitary services. During the “Dialogue with Journalists” event organized by the Ogun Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) […]

< 1 mn read The Federal Government of Nigeria has banned the use of single-use plastics across all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs). This decision, announced by Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako, the Minister of State for Environment, aligns with the government’s broader strategy for managing plastic waste. The announcement followed the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting held on June […]

< 1 mn read Adewale-Smatt Oyerinde, Director-General of the Nigeria Employers Consultative Association (NECA), has stated that the organized private sector cannot afford a minimum wage above ₦62,000, as agreed during the tripartite committee negotiation meetings. Speaking at the third edition of the Nigeria Employers Summit in Abuja, themed “Economic Renaissance: Harnessing Government Reforms and Private Sector Agility,” Oyerinde […]

< 1 mn read The Federal Executive Council (FEC) of Nigeria has decided to temporarily halt the proposal for a new minimum wage to allow President Bola Tinubu to consult with state governors and the private sector. This decision was announced by Mohammed Idris, the Minister of Information, following a FEC meeting on June 25. Idris emphasized that the […]

< 1 mn read A Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Abuja has adjourned the trial of suspended Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor Godwin Emefiele until October 21 for the continuation of proceedings over alleged procurement fraud. Emefiele faces a 20-count amended charge brought by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), which includes allegations of criminal […]

< 1 mn read Dr. Aisha Anka, the Commissioner for Health in Zamfara, has highlighted the significant maternal health challenges in the state, noting that around 950,000 women are at high risk of maternal deaths. During a five-day workshop on preventable maternal deaths for health workers in Gusau, Dr. Anka emphasized that Nigeria accounts for 14% of the global […]

< 1 mn read President Bola Tinubu has appointed Mr. Olatunji Bello as the new Chief Executive Officer/Executive Vice-Chairman of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), pending Senate confirmation. The announcement was made by Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity. Olatunji Bello is a multifaceted professional with a background in law, […]

< 1 mn read Dr. Henry Ayuk, the Cross River State Commissioner for Health, has denied reports of a recent cholera outbreak in the state. During a discussion with journalists in Calabar, Ayuk clarified that the last confirmed cholera case was in January and has since been addressed. In response to the current national outbreak, the state has activated […]