The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, CON, has inaugurated an Inter-Ministerial Committee to enforce the Supreme Court judgement delivered on 11th July, 2024 granting financial autonomy to Local Governments in Nigeria. The members of the committee are as follows: The committee’s primary goal is to ensure that local governments…
The Transmission Company of Nigeria TCN says the disturbance on the national grid earlier experienced Thursday, 7th November 2024, was as a result of sudden rise in frequency, and that the recovery efforts had commenced with electricity supply restored in some parts of the country within twenty eight minutes of occurrence. TCN also adds that…
Residents of Ruga, a settlement along Airport Road, Abuja, on Friday took to the streets to protest the demolition of their homes by FCT Minister Nyesom Wike. Wike had previously ordered a task force, “Operation Sweep,” to demolish Ruga and other communities within the nation’s capital to clear the city of perceived nuisances and criminal…
Controversial social media critic Martins Vincent Otse, known as VeryDarkMan, has expressed his frustration over the situation involving Stephen Abuwatseya and House of Representatives member Alex Ikwechegh, who represents Aba North/South of Abia State. Stephen Abuwatseya, an e-hailing driver, apologised to Alex Ikwechegh for assaulting him during an altercation during a package delivery. On October…
The Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) on Friday called on travellers to report reckless driving on roads to reduce accidents during the 2024 ember months. The commission made the call as it concluded a series of activities for its nationwide ember month sensitisation campaigns. The campaign is tagged “Speak Up Against Dangerous Driving: Crashes Kill…
Barely a month after taking office, Franklin Ikechukwu Nwadialo, the newly-elected Chairman of Ogbaru Local Government Area of Anambra State, has been arrested in Texas, United States, on charges of internet fraud. The arrest stems from his alleged involvement in a romance scam that defrauded several victims of over $2 million. Nwadialo, who emerged as…
Outgoing Edo state Governor Godwin Obaseki has expressed his readiness to submit himself to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, if the agency requires his presence in connection with his eight years of stewardship in the state. Obaseki stated this on Wednesday during the EdoBEST National Results-Sharing Session in Abuja, where he highlighted his…
Chelsea recorded the biggest Europa Conference League victory as they crushed Armenian side FC Noah. The Blues, playing a completely different team to their last Premier League game, led 6-0 at the break – and added two more in the second half. They took the lead when Tosin Adarabioyo headed in Enzo Fernandez’s corner. Noah…
The Defence Headquarters has confirmed the emergence of a new terror group known as ‘Lukarawas’ in the Northwestern states of Sokoto and Kebbi. Addressing a news conference in Abuja on Thursday, the Director, Defence Media Operations, Major General Edward Buba, said the new terror group is exacerbating insecurity in the North-West region but the Armed…
Police personnel are to wear a black band for seven days in honour of the late Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja. The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun gave the directive in a statement signed by the Force spokesman Muyiwa Adejobi. “Following the death of the late Chief of Army…
