At least 117 people have been confirmed dead in devastating floods that swept through Mokwa town in Niger State following torrential rains and the collapse of a nearby dam. Authorities warn that the death toll may continue to rise as rescue and recovery efforts continues. The floods, which began on May 28, submerged large parts […]
A man identified as Sodiq Oyewunmi has been sentenced to 12 months imprisonment for stealing electrical cables from the Oke Afa Wastewater Treatment Plant in Lagos State, an essential public infrastructure managed by the Lagos State Wastewater Management Office (LSWMO). According to a statement by Tokunbo Wahab, the Lagos State Commissioner for the Environment and […]
Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has announced that his administration has disbursed over ₦40 billion in the past two years to clear inherited salary and pension arrears. The governor made this revelation during an event commemorating his second year in office, themed “Transformative Governance: Sustaining the Momentum”, held in Umuahia. Speaking to a […]
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has charged the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, with stealing and illegal acquisition of 753 housing units. According to sources close to the investigation, prosecutors have filed charges against Emefiele, accusing him of misappropriating public funds and engaging in corrupt […]
The Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) has issued a damning mid-term review of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, accusing the government of leading the country into worsening economic hardship, insecurity, and public disillusionment. In a strongly worded statement released in Abuja, the CNPP described the administration’s performance as “deeply disappointing” and warned that […]
In a decisive move to enhance safety and reduce the incidence of boat mishaps across Nigeria’s waterways, the Federal Government has donated 3,500 life jackets to the Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA). The donation was formally presented at the LASWA headquarters located at the Five Cowries Terminal in Ikoyi, Lagos. The Minister of Marine […]
The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has upheld the election of Monday Okpebholo as Governor of Edo State, dealing a decisive blow to the petition filed by the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate, Asue Ighodalo. The ruling, delivered on Thursday, affirmed the verdict of the Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal, which […]
In a move to enhance Nigeria’s economic growth, the Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA) and the House of Representatives Committee on Public Accounts have resolved to strictly enforce regulations guiding operations within Free Trade Zones. This decision aims to ensure prompt and full remittances into the Federation Account, promoting transparency, accountability, and fiscal […]
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has issued a scathing response to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s criticisms of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, describing his remarks as rooted in “political envy” and “deliberate blindness.” Reacting to Atiku’s recent comments that questioned the effectiveness of Tinubu’s economic policies, the APC declared that “only those who […]
Stanley Nwabali, the Super Eagles goalkeeper, is currently going through a difficult times as he prepares to lay his parents to rest. Chief Nwabali Godspower Onyekamu and his wife, Mrs. Grace Nwabali (née Mmai), passed away, leaving their son in a state of immense sorrow. The footballer took to social media to express […]
