Chief of Army Staff Lt. General Taoreed Lagbaja Dies at 56

…President Tinubu Extends Condolences Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, has died at the age of 56 following a prolonged illness. He passed on Tuesday night, according to an official statement issued by the State House and signed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. According to Onanuga, “Lt. General Lagbaja passed away on Tuesday night in Lagos after a period of illness.” He further...

Violent Driver on the Run After Setting LASTMA Officer and Bus on Fire

 A commercial driver is on the run after a violent incident in which he set a Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, officer on fire in the Mile 2 area of Lagos on Tuesday. According to LASTMA spokesperson Adebayo Taofiq, the incident unfolded when the driver, behind the wheel of a Volkswagen T4 commercial bus with licence plate LSD 355 CK, was accosted by officers for violating traffic regulations. As the officers attempted to arrest...

Chevron Pushes Forward with New Oil Exploration  Amid Production Decline

Chevron Corporation has expanded its exploration activities in Africa, focusing on key oil-producing nations, including Nigeria and Angola, despite a downturn in production. Liz Schwarze, Chevron’s Vice President of Global Exploration, highlighted the untapped potential in West Africa, describing it as “such a hydrocarbon rich part of the world and relatively under-explored compared to other jurisdictions.” While other oil majors have exited, Chevron has committed to acquiring multiple blocks. In Nigeria, Chevron made significant strides...

New Education Minister Alausa Reverses 18-Year University Entry Age

The Minister of Education, Dr Morufu Olatunji Alausa, has reversed the policy on the minimum entry age for university admission, previously set at 18 years. The policy, introduced by the former Minister of Education, Professor Tahir Mamman, had sparked public outcry. Addressing journalists on Tuesday upon assuming office, Dr Alausa stated that the 18-year age policy was counterproductive to the federal government’s efforts to reduce the number of out-of-school children. He affirmed that the 16-year...

Bomb Explodes In Imo Killing Two People

…Many Others Injured The Imo State Police Command has confirmed that a bomb has exploded in the state, injuring many. People in the market scampered for safety when the explosion was heard and the explosion reportedly killed some persons. The Command spokesman, Henry Okoye, confirmed the accident and said two hoodlums have been confirmed dead. “It was an IED that exploded. The Commissioner of Police, Aboki Danjuma, has deployed Anti-Bomb operatives to the scene. “Two...

Federal Government Makes U-turn On 18 Years Age Limit For Admission

The Minister for Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has abolished the 18-year admission benchmark for tertiary institutions in the country. The erstwhile Education Minister Prof. Tahir Mamman, had issued an 18-year minimum age policy for university admission which drew anger of many stakeholders. Alausa who disclosed this on Tuesday at his inaugural ministerial press conference in Abuja, hinted at the possibility of reviewing the nation’s education policy. “We will not be going forward with the 18-year...

Bill for Protection of Persons Living with HIV Introduced in Anambra Assembly

During plenary on Tuesday, a private member bill for the protection of persons living with HIV, sponsored by Hon. Noble Igwe, House member representing Ogbaru I constituency, scaled first reading. A bill for a law for the protection of persons living with HIV and affected by aids 2024, targets social inclusion and equal opportunity for persons living with HIV and aids. The bill is due for second reading after which it will be moved to...

Oyebanji Mourns Ekiti Chief Judge, Justice Adeyeye

The Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji has mourned the death of the Chief Judge of the State, Hon. Justice John Oyewole Adeyeye. Justice Adeyeye, who was inaugurated as Ekiti State Chief Judge on October 11, 2021, passed on Monday. He was 64 years old. Oyebanji, in a press statement by his Special Adviser on Media, Yinka Oyebode on Tuesday, described the late Justice Adeyeye’s demise as heartrending and a colossal loss for the State. The...

Nigeria To Strengthen Bilateral Relations With the United Kingdom

President Bola Tinubu, on Monday, re-echoed his pledge that Nigeria is fully committed to actualizing upgraded partnership agreements with the United Kingdom, in areas like arts, culture, trade, and security. He stated this when the United Kingdom Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, David Lammy paid him a visit at the State House, Abuja, stressing that the administration would support the partnership for growth. President Tinubu urged the United Kingdom to strengthen relations...

Deputy Gov Raises Alarm Over Emergence Of Terror Group In Sokoto

Sokoto State Deputy Governor, Idris Gobir has raised alarm that another terrorist group identified as LAKURAWAS has emerged in the state. Gobir, disclosed this while receiving participants of Course 33 of the National Defence College, Abuja, who were on a study tour in the state. “Assessment carried out indicated that the group known to be a faith-based idealist, possessed sophisticated weapons and their criminal activities were observed in about five local government areas of the...

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