Labour Party’s Chairman Julius Abure Arrested for Attempted Murder — Police
The Nigeria Police Force says it arrested Labour Party’s National Chairman, Julius Abure, for attempted murder, illegal possession of firearms, and related offences. The spokesperson for the Nigeria Police Force Zone 5, Tijani Momoh, said Abure was arrested on Wednesday afternoon in Benin City, the Edo State capital, over a petition written against them by a petitioner […]
‘Invest Your Trust in Tinubu’ – Shettima Tells Nigerians
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has urged Nigerians to be patient with President Bola Tinubu‘s administration, adding that the country is on the part of redemption. Shettima while speaking at an event organized by the Federal Ministry of Finance, said he “had seen the soul of President Tinubu and that he meant well for this country”, adding […]
President Tinubu Orders Payment of Aso Rock’s Electricity Debts after Threat of Disconnection
President Bola Tinubu has directed the immediate payment of electricity bills owed by the State House, Aso Rock to The Abuja Electricity Distribution Plc (AEDC). This was contained in a press statement issued by Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to the President on Information & Strategy. The statement explained that the total electricity debt owed […]
Guinea’s Military Junta Dissolves Government, Closes Country’s Borders
Guinea’s military junta, which seized power in a coup back in September 2021, has dissolved the government. The announcement was made through a presidential decree read on state Television by the presidency’s Secretary General, Brigadier General Amara Camara. According to the decree, Ministers in the dissolved government were ordered to surrender their passports and official […]
‘We Have Uncovered 32 Routes for Smuggling Food out of Nigeria’ – Vice-President Shettima
Vice President Kashim Shettima says it has uncovered 32 routes through which food items are smuggled out of Nigeria. Vice President Shettima disclosed this on Tuesday while addressing a conference on Public Wealth Management held in Abuja, the nation’s capital. According to him, on midnight of Sunday, 45 trucks loaded with maize were intercepted while […]
State Police: Bill Passes Second Reading in House of Representatives
A Constitution Amendment Bill seeking to introduce state police has passed second reading in the House of Representatives. The bill, which was sponsored by 13 members of the House, was backed by a majority of the lawmakers in the green chamber who say that concerns of political victimisation by state governors should take the backseat […]
Heavy Downpour Leaves Houses Flooded in Lagos (PHOTOS)
Heavy rain downpour in Lagos caused flooding in some areas in Lagos which affected several houses. Some residents of the state were also stranded in their residential apartments and their cars as major roads were submerged by flood. In a statement, the South West Coordinator of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Ibrahim Farinloye, said, “In […]
9-Year-Old-Lion kills Zookeeper at Obafemi Awolowo University Zoo
A 9-year-old male lion has killed a zookeeper while feeding the wild cats in their den at the Zoological garden of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife. The victim, Mr Olabode Olawuyi, a Veterinary Technologist, was said to have been in charge of the Zoological garden for over a decade. The Public Relations Officer of the […]
CAF names Emmanuel Adebayor as its latest Ambassador
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has named Togolese football legend, Emmanuel Adebayor, as its latest ambassador. CAF made the announcement on its social media handles. The appointment confirms the recognition of the expertise and influence of Adebayor in the field of African football. Adebayor who had a long and memorable football career won the […]
French Club Olympique Marseille Sacks Head Coach Gattuso
French Club Marseille have sacked head coach Gennaro Gattuso after spending just 5 months in charge of the former Champions League winners. A source with direct knowledge of the decision broke the story to the Associated Press on Monday. The reported sacking of Gattuso comes a day after Marseille lost 1-0 to Brest in the […]