Amobi Salutes Elder Brother, Uche Ogah At 52, Describes Him As Enterprising, Inspiring
Abia-based businessman, Amobi Ogah has congratulated the Minister of State for Mines and Steel Development, Dr Uchechukwu Samson Ogah at the occasion of his 52nd birthday, describing him as an enterprising nationalist who has demonstrated hard work in both private and public sector management. Amobi who is younger brother to the Minister further described him as a source of inspiration...
Fashola backs Okada ban, narrates how robbers attacked him
The Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, says the use of motorcycles (Okada) as a major means of transportation is not in the plan of Lagos State and should be banned. He spoke at a public lecture organised by the United Action for Change in Lagos on Thursday. It will be recalled that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State had...
Anambra: 40 Die In 112 Road Crashes – FRSC
Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Anambra state on Friday, February 9, disclosed that 40 persons lost their lives in 112 road crashes in the state. The state sector commander, Adeoye Irelewuyi, disclosed this in Awka at the end of year 2023 award/durbar program for RS5. He noted that the state recorded decrease of 22.22% in road crashes in 2023 when compared...
Togo, Benin, Niger owe Nigeria 30 billion naira for electricity
The Republics of Togo, Niger and Benin owe Nigeria a total of N29.97bn for the electricity supplied to them from January to September last year, according to the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission. Nigeria, through its electricity transmission company, supplies power to these countries, which are classified as international customers in the Nigerian power sector. Niger’s power firm, Societe Nigerienne d’electricite, failed...
FCTA To Striking Doctors: Resume In 24 Hours Or Get Sacked
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) on Thursday, issued a 24-hour ultimatum to striking resident doctors to resume work. FCTA warned that failure to do so would lead to a mass sack. FCT Minister of State, Ramatu Aliyu, spoke at a news conference after an emergency meeting of the top management staff of the FCTA. The doctors had commenced an indefinite strike...
PDP Suspends Dotun Babayemi Over Anti-Party Activities
Dotun Babayemi, a Peoples Democratic Party governorship candidate in Osun State, has been suspended by the party’s Osun State chapter. Babayemi was suspended in his ward, Ayedaade Local Government, Gbongan’s Otun Balogun Ward 2. Babayemi is currently fighting for justice in the dispute over who the legitimate party candidate for governor of the state is. He emerged as the candidate for a...
“The Best Solution To Tackle Banditry Is Dialogue” – Gov Matawalle
The Executive Governor of Zamfara State, Bello Matawalle has declared that dialogue remains the best option to tackle banditry in the country. This declaration was made by the Zamfara state governor while fielding questions from newsmen in Yola, the capital of Adamawa state. Matawalle urged his colleagues to endeavour to negotiate with bandits in the interest of promoting peace. READ ALSO: US Investigators Reveals Cause...
Lockdown: Stay Clear Of Abia Borders, Ikpeazu Warns Residents
Following the restriction of movements order by Abia state government, the state governor, Dr. Okezie Victor Ikpeazu has again called on citizens and residents of the State to ensure total compliance. The Governor in a statement signed by the Commissioner for Homeland Security, Prince Dan Okoli on Wednesday, made available to ABN TV, warned that defaulters risk arrest and prosecution. He...
Man Caught Raping Two Minors In Edo [Video]
A middle-aged man got more than he bargained for after being nabbed defiling two minors aged 6 and 5-year-olds in Ekpoma, Edo state. The suspect who was beaten by residents of the community, has been handed over to soldiers for more investigation. Here is the video;
Bishop Kukah Gets Pope’s Special Appointment
Pope Francis has appointed the Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Matthew Kukah, as a member of the Dicastery for the Promotion of Human Integral Development. The appointment was contained in a letter to Kukah signed by the Prefect of the Dicastery, Peter Cardinal Turkson, according to a statement on Monday by Christopher Omotosho, the Director, Social Communications, Catholic Diocese of Sokoto. “By...
