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< 1 mn read Between early August and early September, floods in Katsina State resulted in the deaths of at least 15 people, displaced over 3,000 individuals, and injured 21,481 others. The floods also caused significant damage, affecting 32,542 houses across 32 local government areas. Hajiya Binta Hussain Dagani, Executive Secretary of the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), shared […]

< 1 mn read Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, has unveiled plans to create a Fiscal Responsibility Agency in the state. The announcement was made during the opening of a three-day South-East zonal retreat on Fiscal Responsibility for sub-nations and Civil Society Organizations in Owerri. The governor, represented by the Commissioner for Finance, Mr. Chuck Chukwuemeka, highlighted the need […]

< 1 mn read The House of Representatives Committee on Safety Standards and Regulations has voiced concerns about safety issues and the use of substandard equipment in the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI). Committee Chairman, Dr. Suleiman Abubakar Gumi, reiterated the House’s dedication to enforcing safety laws within the sector. To tackle these safety challenges, the Committee, in collaboration […]

< 1 mn read The Forum of APC State Chairmen has endorsed the National Working Committee’s (NWC) decision to extend the tenure of the Rivers State APC caretaker committee led by Chief Tony Okocha. At a press conference in Abuja, Forum Chairman Cornelius Ojelabi and Secretary Alphonsus Ogar Eba Esq. expressed their support for Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje’s leadership […]

< 1 mn read The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has mandated all Payment Service Providers (PSPs) to connect with Payment Terminal Service Aggregators (PTSAs) to enhance the tracking of electronic transactions. This directive, issued in a circular referenced PSM/DIR/CON/CWO/051/117 and dated September 11, 2024, aims to improve the transparency and flexibility of Point of Sale (PoS) transactions. The […]

< 1 mn read The Abia Pensioners’ Forum, a faction within the Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP), has rejected a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) between the state government and NUP leadership. The agreement requires pensioners to forfeit their gratuities and a portion of their pension arrears. The pensioners are calling for the complete payment of their arrears and gratuities. […]

< 1 mn read The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has cited “payment processing” as the reason for the delay in disbursing students’ August stipends. Mrs. Oseyemi Oluwatuyi, Director of Corporate Communications, clarified that the delay is due to ongoing security checks designed to protect public funds and ensure accurate allocation to the right beneficiaries. NELFUND appealed to students […]

< 1 mn read The Ebonyi State House of Assembly has granted approval for the state government’s proposal to acquire aircraft for services at Chuba Okadigbo International Airport in Ezza South Local Government Area. This decision also encompasses revenue recovery measures from utility infrastructure and telecom taxes, along with a contract finance facility. The assembly has also approved the […]

< 1 mn read The Edo House of Assembly has expressed disapproval of the suspension of the Edo State Security Network (ESSN) by Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun. The Assembly contends that the ESSN was established in accordance with the Federal Constitution and asserts that only a court has the legal authority to order its suspension or ban. Charity […]

< 1 mn read The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Ondo State Command has apprehended 12 suspects involved in various criminal activities, including illegal oil bunkering, illegal mining, vandalization, and theft. Arrests and Recoveries NSCDC State Commandant, Oluyemi Ibiloye, announced the arrests during a briefing in Akure on Thursday. The suspects were detained as part of a […]

< 1 mn read Eighteen registered political parties have submitted their nominations to contest in the upcoming local government election in Osun State. This announcement was made by Hashim Abioye, Chairman of the Osun Independent Electoral Commission (OSIEC), during a 3-day retreat at Regina Hotel and Suites, Osogbo on Thursday. Election Details For the first time in OSIEC’s history, […]

< 1 mn read The Premier League has scheduled a long-anticipated hearing into Manchester City, set to commence on Monday. The club faces allegations of breaching financial fair play (FFP) regulations by failing to provide adequate financial records. Allegations and Charges Manchester City, under the management of Pep Guardiola, is accused of violating FFP rules across nine seasons, from […]

< 1 mn read Professor Gbadebo Odewumi from the Department of Transport Planning and Policy at Lagos State University (LASU) has raised concerns about the absence of a national transportation policy, arguing that it is impeding the sector’s contribution to Nigeria’s economy. Call for Comprehensive Policy In his 99th inaugural lecture at LASU, Odewumi criticized the current fragmented approach, […]

< 1 mn read The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has announced that its purchasing portal will be reopened once the current backlog of petrol orders is resolved. Portal Closure and Backlog The portal was closed due to a significant backlog, which marketers have attributed to round-tripping of product supplies and rising prices. Olufemi Soneye, Chief Corporate […]

2 mn read Rivers State Police Command has apprehended 31-year-old Fred Monday, who was posing as a Police Inspector while leading armed robbery operations in the state. Arrest and Investigation Details The Commissioner of Police, Olatunji Disu, revealed that Monday’s deceit was uncovered during a cult initiation activity in Luegbo Community, Khana Local Government Area. Monday, dressed in […]

2 mn read The head of the African Union’s health watchdog, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), Jean Kaseya, called on Western nations to demonstrate that they have learned from the COVID-19 pandemic by adequately supporting Africa during the current mpox outbreak. Mpox Declared an International Emergency Mpox was declared an international emergency by […]