The Transmission Company of Nigeria, on Thursday, raised the alarm over indiscriminate buildings on TCN Right of Ways in Enugu State. It also lamented the death of 21 power projects in the southeast region since 2019, blaming it on the activities of the residents. The General Manager (Transmission) Enugu Region, Mr Emmanuel Akpa, who disclosed…
Most Rev Valerian Okeke, The Metropolitan Archbishop of Onitsha Archdiocesan, on Thursday hosted the Onitsha Archdiocesan Catholic Lawyers who celebrated their end of year thanksgiving. In his homily,the Archbishop eulogized members of the association for their apostolate and sacrifice in fighting for the good of the church. The ocassion started with a mass inside the…
The first trial in Africa of two combination vaccines to prevent HIV has been halted after researchers concluded it was not working. The vaccines (part of the PrEPVacc study) were being tested on 1,500 people aged between 18 and 40 in Uganda, Tanzania and South Africa. The African-led trial, which began in December 2020, was…
In the order to acquire justice, the Ogun State Government has announced a N50 million reward for individuals who will provide information leading to the apprehension of those responsible for the murder of Taiwo Oyekanmi, the former Director of Finance and Administration in Governor Dapo Abiodun’s office at Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta. The murder took olace on…
Nigeria is currently engaged in negotiations with India’s Hindustan Aeronautics Limited for the procurement of Tejas fighter jets. The chairman of the military hardware manufacturer also mentioned Argentina, Egypt and the Philippines as countries they were discussing with to purchase these aircraft. The Chairman of Hindustan Aeronautics, C. B. Ananthakrishnan, disclosed this on Thursday, according…
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons has said it rescued and received 21,181 victims of human trafficking in 20 years. The Director General of NAPTIP, Prof. Fatima Waziri-Azi, said this when she appeared before the Senate Committee on Social Duties for the defence of the 2024 budget. She said the agency…
Prof Chukwuma Soludo, Governor of Anambra State, has appointed New Acting Auditor General Of The State. This is coming after the retirement of the outgoing auditor general of state. The new Auditor-General, Mr Charles Okocha Akosa, we learnt he has already assumed duties, and is acting to fill the vacuum of the retirement of the…
The International Air Transport Association has warned the Central Bank of Nigeria that some foreign airlines may be forced to quit the Nigerian markets if nothing is done about the $790m ticket revenue currently trapped in the country. Switzerland, on Thursday also said Lagos and Abuja airports had been ranked the most expensive gateways in…
10 years after stakeholders in Anambra State, have called on Governor Chukwuma Soludo on the need to immediately conduct elections into Local Government Councils, or he will miss the track of his administration in the state. The stakeholders comprising of members of civil society organisations, political parties, the church, traditional institution, the media and others…
Erik ten Hag has claimed he was warned against the Manchester United job, as it was an “impossible” task. The Dutchman won the Carabao Cuo in his first campaign, but has faced a turbulent start to his second season. United have suffered six defeats in their opening 15 Premier League games. They also face a…
