May 2024
Demolition of Madalla market aims to alleviate traffic congestion
Niger State authorities have taken action to shut down and demolish the popular Thursday Weekly Madalla Market in Suleja Local Government Area. This market has long been known for causing significant gridlock on the Abuja-Kaduna Highway, prompting concerns from both commuters and local officials. Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago, upon assuming office, made a commitment to […]
APC National Youth Wing to Empower 5,000 Youths with Employability Skills
The APC National Youth Wing is set to empower over 5,000 young individuals with essential workplace readiness and employability skills through its ‘Workplace Readiness and Employability Skills Training Program.’ The program, themed “I AM EMPLOYABLE,” will take place from June 4th to June 7th, 2024, in Abuja. According to Dr. Dayo Israel, the APC National […]
LG autonomy: Ex-ALGON chairmen laud Appeal Court’s judgment
The forum of the former Association of Local Government of Nigeria (ALGON), chairmen have lauded the Court of Appeal’s judgment upholding the financial autonomy of local governments in Nigeria and monitoring of the management of local government funds by state governments. Speaking on behalf of the chairmen on Thursday in Umuahia, the Abia State capital, the former […]
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[UPDATE]: Nigerians adopt VPN as app restricts entry
Nigerians enthusiastic about the Tapswap crypto-mining app, which has taken the country by storm, have encountered a significant hurdle as access to the app has been restricted. Reports on social media indicate that the site fails to load or complete transactions when accessed through Nigerian internet connections. However, users have discovered a workaround by using […]
Two charged for flogging man to death
An Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court, Ibadan, on Friday remanded Imole Dauda, 19, and Lateef Tajudeen, 30, for allegedly flogging a 22-year-old to death with ‘koboko’. The defendants, whose addresses were not provided, were charged with conspiracy and murder. The Magistrate, Mrs Oluwabusayo Osho, did not take their pleas for want of jurisdiction. She directed the police […]
Tribunal affirms Uzodimma’s election as Imo Gov, dismisses LP’s petition
The Imo State Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal has affirmed the election of Hope Uzodimma as Imo State Governor. The tribunal gave its ruling in Abuja on Friday, as it dismissed the petition of the Labour Party (LP) and its governorship candidate Athan Achonu. In a unanimous judgment delivered by Justice Oluyemi Akintan-Osadebay, the three-man panel […]
Herdsmen attack 5 Benue Assembly members
Five Members of the Benue State House of Assembly, Thursday night narrowly escaped death after they came under attacked by suspected armed herdsmen at Tyo-Mu community in Gwer Local Government Area, LGA, of the state. It was gathered that the lawmakers reportedly ran into the armed herders who were at the time attacking the community, […]
AfDB announces $1.44bn investment in Nigeria
The African Development Bank, AfDB has announced an investment of $1.44 billion to facilitate the development of energy, power, transport, water, and sanitation infrastructure in Nigeria. The financial institution’s President, Akinwunmi Adeshina, disclosed this in a recent statement at the Nasarawa Investment Summit 2024. Adeshina, represented by Lamin Barrow, the Director-General of the AfDB’sAfDB’s Nigeria […]
UI’s Ex-VC, Emeritus Prof. Ayo Banjo dies at 90
Former vice-chancellor, University of Ibadan, Emeritus Prof. Ayo Banjo, is dead, according to The Nation. He was aged 90. A source in the university confirmed his demise. The don died early morning, Friday, May 24. The ace academic celebrated his 90th birthday on May 2nd. Renowned for his contributions to the development of the English […]
Ebonyi varsity denies wrongdoing in student’s suicide
Amid the controversy surrounding the death of Miss Favour Ugwuka, a final-year student in the Department of English at Ebonyi State University, who reportedly committed suicide on Wednesday night, the accused lecturer, Prof. Amechi Enyi, has denied any involvement in her death. Enyi, who claimed he was repeatedly threatened by the deceased’s mother prior to […]