By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa The Federal Government has finalized plans to build fire stations in all 109 senatorial districts nationwide. This initiative aims to improve emergency response times, enhance public safety, and better protect national assets from fire disasters. The Controller General of the Federal Fire Service, Dr. Olumode Samuel-Adeyemi, announced the […]
By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa Suspected bandits reportedly abducted six travellers early Tuesday along the Naka-Makurdi road in Benue State. The victims were intercepted at Kula village, a community located near the state capital, while travelling in a convoy. The group had journeyed from Ilorin on Monday and stayed overnight in Kogi State for […]
By Momodu Favour MTN Group Ltd. has agreed to acquire IHS Holding Ltd. in an all-cash transaction valued at $6.2bn in a landmark move set to reshape Africa’s telecommunications infrastructure landscape. IHS Towers announced the agreement on Tuesday, revealing that shareholders will receive $8.50 per share, representing a 239 per cent premium over the company’s […]
By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Islamic clerics, and legal experts are debating the 2027 election schedule. The presidential poll is set for February 20, 2027, which coincides with both Ramadan and Lent. CAN representative Daniel Atori noted that Lent has never hindered Christian voting in Nigeria. He cited the […]
By Momodu Favour The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) has launched efforts to establish contact with Mirabel Obidi, the young woman who alleged she was sexually assaulted by a neighbour in a viral video posted on TikTok. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the agency confirmed it was aware of the video […]
By Momodu Favour Proceedings at the House of Representatives turned chaotic on Tuesday following sharp disagreements among lawmakers over a motion seeking to rescind the passage of the Electoral Act Amendment Bill. The controversy erupted during plenary when Francis Waive, Chairman of the House Committee on Rules and Business, moved a motion urging the chamber […]
By Momodu Favour The Lagos Chapter of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) has officially unveiled a multi-million naira motor park named after President Bola Tinubu. The facility, christened President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Modern Garage, is located in Oyingbo, Lagos, and is scheduled for formal inauguration today in the presence of top […]
