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“Tackle Power Crisis” Obi Urges FG
Peter Obi, a former presidential candidate, expressed concern about the current power crisis after the national grid collapsed once more. PUNCH Online reports that Nigerians were on Tuesday plunged into darkness following another collapse of the national power grid. Since January 2024 till date, the grid has collapsed 10 times. Within one week in October, the grid collapsed three times with...
FG Promises To Address ‘Soft Threats’ By Labour Unions
The federal government has made a promise on Tuesday that all "soft threats" from labor unions in the nation will be addressed. Recall that university based unions had recently had some issues with the government on salaries and other matters. While some have been addressed by the government, others are still pending. But the new Minister of Labour and Employment,...
Two Die, Several Injured As Bomb Explodes In Orlu Market
Two were killed and several injured as an improvised explosive device (IED) exploded at Orlu International Market in Imo State on Tuesday. The explosion caused stampede and confusion as people ran helter-skelter, making many injured. A source told the Nation: “We were at the market when we heard an explosion. There was confusion everywhere as people ran for their lives. Some...
Buhari Visits Victims Of Jigawa Tanker Incident, Donates N10m
Ex-President Buhari visited Jigawa on Tuesday to offer his condolences to victims of the tanker explosion in Majia town, which killed over 185 people. During the visit, the former President visited Rasheed Shekoni Specialist Hospital in Dutse to meet with the surviving patients receiving treatment. Buhari donated the sum of N10 million to support the victims and their families. The ex-President expressed...
FRSC Charges Road Users On Safe Driving
The FRSC's Corps Marshal has urged everyone using the roads to be cautious when traveling in order to prevent crashes on the nation's highways. Muhammad made this known in his letter read at the news briefing of the flag-off of the 2024 Ember Months campaign organized by the FRSC on Tuesday in Akure. The letter was read by Dr. Samuel Ibitoye,...
Pensioners In Ogun Applaud Gov Abiodun Over Wage Increment
Gov. Dapo Abiodun's wage increase for all of its members in the state has been applauded by the Nigeria Union of Pensioners, Ogun State chapter. The pensioners gave the commendation in a letter titled ‘New Wage Increase to Ogun Pensioners: Expression of Gratitude’, signed by the State Chairman, Waidi Oloyede, Secretary Bola Lawal, and Treasurer, O. Ogabi, on Tuesday. According to...
EEDC Apologizes To Customers Over System Outage
Due to a system failure that happened Tuesday afternoon, the EEDC has notified its many customers that there will not be a regular power supply. The head of communications at EEDC, Mr. Emeka Ezeh, said as a result of the break in transmission from the National Grid, their customers will now experience a loss of power. “The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company...
Tinubu Promotes Acting COAS Oluyede To Lieutenant General Rank
President Bola Tinubu has decorated the acting Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Olufemi Oluyede, with a higher rank of Lieutenant General. The acting COAS was promoted from the rank of Major General to Lieutenant General days after he was appointed as acting Army Chief by the President pending the return of the substantive Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja,...
Osun NSCDC Officer Reportedly Dead
An operative of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps, Osun Command, Mohammed Opatola, has reportedly died after taking ill on Monday. His colleagues gave conflicting accounts of the events leading to his demise, while social media users speculated about the cause of death. A viral post on WhatsApp suggested that Opatola collapsed immediately after receiving a salary alert for October,...
I Won’t Divorce My Wife Even If She Cheats On Me, Says Peter Obi
Peter Obi has reaffirmed his vow to Margaret Brownson, his wife, saying he would not entertain divorce, even if she were unfaithful. In an appearance on The Honest Bunch podcast, hosted by comedian and actor Chinedu Ani Emmanuel, popularly known as Nedu Wazobia, Obi shared his personal beliefs about marriage and loyalty, expressing an enduring commitment to his spouse. The former governor...
