October 15, 2024
FG Hands Over Taraba Power Dam to TY Danjuma’s firm as Danjuma Launches Airport, Hotel
The federal government has formally handed over the Kashimbila Dam to KP Hydro Limited, a private firm belonging to former Minister of Defence, Theophilus Danjuma. The handing over took place at the Dam site in Kashimbila, Takum Local Government Area of Taraba State, on Saturday. The former minister hails from the area. The Kashimbila Dam, […]
National grid collapse, sign of leadership failure – Peter Obi
The 2023 Labour Party, LP, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, on Tuesday said the national power grid collapse is a shame and an indication of leadership failure in Nigeria. Obi, who called for the reform of Nigeria’s power sector, said the latest collapse has exposed the fragility of the country’s electricity infrastructure. In a post on […]
Yoruba nation: UK didn’t endorse Sunday Igboho’s petition – FG
The Federal Government has said the petition by Yoruba nation agitator, Mr Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as “Sunday Igboho”, calling on the United Kingdom to consider the Yoruba nation was not endorsed by the UK government. The spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Eche Abu-Obe, in a statement in Abuja on Tuesday, said […]
EPL: Man Utd terminates Sir Alex Ferguson’s ambassadorial deal
Manchester United have decided to end Sir Alex Ferguson’s ambassadorial contract with the club. This means Ferguson will step back from his current ambassadorial role at the end of the season. ESPN reports that this decision has been taken as part of a cost-cutting drive at the club, since Sir Jim Ratcliffe bought a minority […]
Two arraigned over alleged N9.6m chairs theft
The Lagos State Police Command has dragged two men, Chiagoziem Obi, and Joseph Nkpokpo, before an Ojo Magistrate’s Court in Lagos, over alleged stealing of chairs valued at N9.6million. The defendants are standing trial before Magistrate A. Alade on a two-count charge of conspiracy and stealing, to which the two men pleaded not guilty. The […]
We listen to US but make our own decisions – Israel
The Israeli Government has said that it will listen to the opinion of the United States, but ultimately act in its national interests. This is contained in a statement from the office of Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, on Tuesday The statement came in response to press inquiries about a story in the Washington Post. The […]
BREAKING: National grid collapses again in less than 24 hours
Nigeria’s power grid has collapsed again just under 24 hours after its last failure. The incident happened around 9:17 am on Tuesday, leaving most areas of the country facing another power outages. The Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) confirmed the collapse in a post on X, stating: “Dear Valued Customer, Kindly be informed there was […]
UNILAG conducts surveys to enhance service delivery
The University of Lagos, Akoka, has conducted two comprehensive surveys aimed at improving service delivery across the institution. The surveys, titled the “Student Experience Survey” and the “Service Compliance Survey,” were coordinated by the university’s Quality Assurance and Servicom Unit. The initiative is part of the university’s broader commitment to foster a customer-centric environment and […]
Police bust motorcycle-snatching syndicate in Ogun
Operatives of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested three members of a motorcycle-snatching syndicate terrorising the Owode-Egba area of Obafemi-Owode Local Government Area in the state. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, Omolola Odutola, disclosed this in a telephone conversation with PUNCH Online on Tuesday. She stressed that the suspects were apprehended following a reported […]
Order to divert Super Eagles’ flight came from Libya’s highest authorities – Pilot
The Tunisian pilot who flew the Nigerian team to Libya has shed light on the circumstances that led to the unexpected diversion of their flight to a remote airport, Al-Abraq, instead of their intended destination, Benghazi. The diversion has been a subject of controversy since Sunday when the Nigerian delegation en route to Benghazi for […]