President Tinubu mourns demise of Namibia president, Geingob

President Bola Tinubu has mourned the passing of Nambian President, Hage Geingob on Sunday. The President in a press statement on Sunday stated, “On behalf of the government and people of Nigeria, I extend our deepest condolences to the government and people of Namibia over the passing of His Excellency, President Hage Geingob. “I mourn the painful loss of a veteran in the struggle for democracy, a proponent of good governance, and an advocate for economic,...

Police Arrests Culprits Who Kidnapped Two Catholic Priests – They Are Church Members

Four suspected kidnappers who kidnapped two Catholic priests of the Pankshin diocese in Plateau State have been arrested. The kidnappers who were members of the church led by the financial secretary of the church were demanding twenty-five million naira (N25m) as ransom. The four suspected culprits are 2 Catholics, one of whom is a Church Council Secretary, one COCIN, and one non-church goer; all from the same village, Fier. They are now helping security agencies...

Tinubu to perform induction ceremony of NAF T-129 combat helicopters

The induction ceremony of the newly acquired Nigerian Air Force (NAF) T-129 ATAK helicopters and King Air 360i aircraft at the NAF Base, Makurdi, Benue State, by President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday, February 6, 2024. According to a press statement on Monday signed by Edward Gabkwet Air Vice Marshal, Director of Public Relations and Information NAF, the induction ceremony will be performed by the Special Guest of Honour, the President and Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces...

Ekiti government approves increase in subvention to higher institutions

Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State has announced the approval of increase in the subvention to all state owned higher institutions in the state. Olayinka Oyebode, Special Adviser (Media) to the Governor in a press statement on Monday stated that the decision is in recognition of the role played by the higher institutions in the state’s development, and in fulfillment of the Governor’s promise to prioritise higher education and ensure that Ekiti State maintains its...

National grid collapse plunges Nigerians into darkness

The power outage that persisted for several hours on Sunday is as a result of the collapse of the national grid, according to electricity distribution companies (discos). The Abuja Electricity Distribution, AEDC, said the grid collapsed at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, leading to a nationwide blackout. “The management of Abuja Electricity Distribution Plc (AEDC) wishes to inform its valued customers that the power outage being experienced is a result of a system failure from the...

Group Charges Governor Soludo to Constitute ANSIEC or Face Legal Action

Three concerned Anambra citizens have expressed their utter dissatisfaction with the silence of the Anambra State government over the conduct of local government elections for a whole two years. In a letter written by Enwezor and Co, one of the leading law firms in Anambra State, on behalf of the concerned citizens and addressed to the governor of Anambra State, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, the group expressed their utmost desire to help redirect the governor to...

Ogun @48: Gov Abiodun restates commitment to infrastructural development

Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun has restated his administration’s commitment to the development of the state as well as his desire to improve the well-being of the citizens. Abiodun disclosed this on Saturday, to mark the 48th anniversary of the creation of the state. It will be recalled that Ogun State was created in 1976 by the regime of the late General Murtala Mohammed. Abiodun noted that despite various challenges, the Gateway State...

Anambra Police Deploys Massive Enforcement for Today’s Rerun Elections

….Restricts Vehicular Movement In Nnewi North, Orumba North LGAs In view of the rerun elections in Nnewi North and Orumba North Local Government Areas of Anambra State scheduled for Saturday, February 3, 2024, by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, CP Aderemi Adeoye has ordered massive deployment of personnel to provide adequate security for the electorate as well as officials taking part in the election. This was contained...

Anambra: INEC commences distribution of sensitive materials ahead of Saturday, election

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Anambra State has commenced the distribution of sensitive materials to Nnewi North and Orumba North Local Government Areas (LGAs) ahead of Saturday, February 3, 2024 rerun election in the state. According to reports, the distribution exercise took place at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Awka, on Friday and was supervised by the State Resident Electoral Commissioner, Dr. Queen Elizabeth Agwu. While addressing journalists, Dr. Agwu said that the...

Unknown gunmen attack on operatives of Ebonyi State Police Command on patrol along Ngbo-Effium road in Ohaukwu Local Government Area (LGA) of the state has resulted in the death of a policeman, while another officer sustained injury. The State Police Command disclosed this in a statement signed by the acting Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Joshua Ukandu, on Friday. The statement noted that the hoodlums operated in an ash coloured Toyota Sienna. The attack took...

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