Hospitals lament poor power supply, declining healthcare
Healthcare facilities, both public and private, are grappling with the dire power supply situation compounded by exorbitant diesel costs across the nation. Officials from these institutions have expressed concern over the adverse impact of unstable electricity on healthcare delivery. Despite…
Minister Urges National Assembly to Declare Emergency on Lagos Bridges for Expedited Repairs
Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi, urged the National Assembly on Friday to declare a state of emergency on the Third Mainland and Carter Bridges in Lagos State to expedite their repairs and prevent potential disasters. Umahi made this declaration…
Lagos driver arrested for killing five-year-old girl
A driver named Daniel is currently under police custody for accidentally hitting a five-year-old girl at Adura Field in the Ijaye Ojokoro area of Lagos State with his car. Reports indicate that the girl was pronounced dead at the hospital…
Bank recapitalisation: CBN moves to check illicit funds, partners security agencies
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is set to closely oversee the recapitalization efforts within the Nigerian banking sector, in partnership with law enforcement agencies, with the aim of curbing illicit financing activities. This directive was revealed by Haruna Mustafa,…
Police arrest man for defiling 14-year-old girl in Ogun
On Friday, the Ogun State Police Command announced the arrest of Gadafi Bala, a 24-year-old man, for allegedly raping a 14-year-old girl in Ogijo, Sagamu Local Government Area. SP Omolola Odutola, the state Police Public Relations Officer, revealed this in…
Former South Africa’s president Zuma escapes car crash unhurt
Jacob Zuma, South Africa’s former president, has been involved in a road accident in the country. Zuma and his bodyguards were travelling to campaign for the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party when the crash occurred on Thursday evening. The crash happened…
‘Certificate forgery’: Court remands Bayelsa senator in prison
The federal capital territory (FCT) high court in Apo, Abuja, has remanded Benson Konbowei, senator representing Bayelsa central, in prison. In the suit marked CR/028/2023 preferred by the inspector-general of police (IGP), the lawmaker is facing a three-count charge bordering…
Power grid successfully restored, says TCN
The Transmission Company of Nigeria has announced the successful restoration of the national power grid, following its collapse at 4:28 pm on Thursday. In a statement released on Friday, TCN reported that the grid achieved full recovery by 10 pm…
Kidnappers invade Ogun church, abduct two worshippers
Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have reportedly attacked a Celestial Church in Ogun State, kidnapping two worshippers identified as Oladapo Seyifunmi and Oluboboye Abiola. The incident took place near Oriyarin village, Mowe, in the Obafemi Owode Local Government Area of…
BREAKING: Emir Of Gwoza Says Most Wanted Boko Haram Commander Has Surrendered
The Emir of Gwoza in Gwoza local government area of Borno State, His Royal Highness, Alhaji Mohammed Shehu Timta, on Friday, revealed that the most wanted commander of Boko Haram terrorists, Mallam Yathabalwe, who had been terrorising Gwoza and the…