Kogi Governor bans rallies — 24 hours to Natasha Akpoti’s homecoming event
The Kogi government has placed a ban on rallies and public gatherings in the state over “credible security reports”. In a statement on Monday, Kingsley Fanwo, commissioner for information, said the move is to prevent any form of security breach that might destabilise the state. The development comes amid the homecoming ceremony of Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, […]
Tinubu Extends Tenure Of Immigration CG
President Bola Tinubu has approved an extension of Mrs. Kemi Nanna Nandap’s tenure as the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) through December 31, 2026. This was contained in a statement released by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Monday. Tinubu appointed Nandap as Comptroller-General on March […]
Former Enugu LP guber candidate, Edeoga, rejoins PDP
The Labour Party (LP) governorship candidate in Enugu State in the 2023 election, Chijioke Edeoga, has returned to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Mr Edeoga moved to the LP in 2023 when the PDP denied him a governorship ticket. The PDP in the state, led by Martin Chukwunweike, had visited Mr Edeoga in January and […]
Lightning strike kills herder, 12 cows in Southern Kaduna
Lightning reportedly struck a herder and about 12 cows dead in Southern Kaduna on Sunday. According to a report published by Daily Trust, the incident occurred in Matuak Giwa, Bondon District, Moro’a Chiefdom, in Kaura Local Government Area of the state. The Village Head of Matuak Giwa, Simon Ayuba, confirmed the incident on Monday. He […]
Ondo health sector deteriorating, patients subjected to traumatic experiences – NUJ
The Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Ondo State Council, has raised the alarm over the current state of the health sector in the state, lamenting that facilities across state government-owned hospitals are deteriorating. While emphasizing that the situation requires immediate attention from the state government, the union urged Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa to, as a matter […]
2027: I’m ready to sacrifice my ambition for better candidate, says Adebayo
Adewole Adebayo, the Social Democratic Party’s (SDP) presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, has declared his willingness to step down his presidential aspiration in the 2027 elections in order for a better person to emerge as the party’s flag bearer. Adebayo made this statement on the Sunday edition of Inside Sources with Laolu Akande, […]
World Bank Approves Nigeria’s $632m Loans For Nutrition, Education
The World Bank will approve new loans for nutrition improvement and quality basic education to Nigeria amounting to $632m this Monday despite growing concerns over the country’s rising debt profile. According to information shared on the World Bank’s website on Sunday, the two loans expected to be approved this Monday include $80m for the Accelerating […]
How policeman accused of killing Lagos woman over N2,000 bribe absconded after bail — Investigation
Dismissed police corporal Aremu Musiliu, accused of killing a nursing mother, Comfort Udoh, has reportedly disappeared after secretly securing bail from the Lagos High Court, according to PUNCH Metro. Musiliu, along with five other policemen, had allegedly flagged down a tricycle along Isheri area in 2015, driven by Comfort’s husband, Godwin Udoh. The vehicle reportedly […]
West African juntas impose levy on imported goods
West African neighbours of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger have imposed a new 0.5% levy on imported goods. They said this in a statement as they seek to fund a new three-state union after leaving the larger regional economic bloc. DAILY POST reports that the Alliance of Sahel States began in 2023 as a security […]
Student Body Lauds Ogun Police Chief, Calls For Action Against Sexual Crimes
The Progressive Students Movement (PSM), a prominent Pan-African student organization, has commended the Commissioner of Police in Ogun State, Lanre Ogunlowo, for his proactive approach in tackling crime and social vices. The group also called for a stronger partnership in addressing rape, sexual harassment, and cultism in the state. Speaking after a meeting with the […]