The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has ordered the arrest and prosecution of the owner of the two story building that collapsed on Friday in Jikwoyi, Abuja. Wike, who gave the order after he inspected the site in Abuja on Monday, also announced the revocation of the 2,500 square meters…
President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening national security through sustained investment in police training, intelligence gathering and modern law enforcement systems.Tinubu, represented by Vice-President Kashim Shettima, said this at the National Police Day Grand Parade and Procession held on Tuesday in Abuja. The President said the initiative formed part of a…
The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Tuesday, sentenced some suspected terrorists standing trial for terrorism-related offences to various jail terms, including 20 years imprisonment on each count and life imprisonment. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that while several of the defendants were convicted and handed 20-year sentences on each count to run…
The Speaker of the Kebbi House of Assembly, Alhaji Mohammed Usman-Zuru, is dead. The announcement is contained in a statement issued by his spokesperson, Murtala Adamu-Diri, in Birnin Kebbi on Tuesday. According to the statement, Usman-Zuru died on Monday evening in Cairo, Egypt, where he was receiving medical treatment. “The late Speaker, who represented Zuru…
Gov. Nasir Idris of Kebbi has expressed sorrow over the death of the Speaker of the Kebbi House of Assembly, Alhaji Muhammad Usman-Zuru. Idris’ condolence message is contained in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Alhaji Yahaya Sarki, on Tuesday in Birnin Kebbi. The governor described the death of Usman-Zuru…
Mrs. Sarah Luka, has returned the sum of ₦1,000,000 (One Million Naira) that was mistakenly put in the goods she purchased by a wholesaler in a heartwarming story of integrity by a small-scale trader in Jos the Plateau state capital Mrs. Luka, who runs a small business at Lamingo area in Jos, had gone to…
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, on Monday urged leaders to embrace accountability, reflect on their lives and apply wisdom in their daily conduct. Adeboye gave the advice while delivering a sermon at a service in honour of former governor of Ogun state and Senator representing Ogun…
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Ogun Command, has confirmed the death of four persons in a lone accident in front of Christopher University on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway. The command’s Public Relations Officer, Mr Afolabi Odunsi, in a statement issued on Monday in Abeokuta, said that eight others sustained injuries. Odunsi said the accident involved…
President Bola Tinubu has approved a N3.3 trillion payment plan to settle outstanding debts under the Presidential Power Sector Financial Reforms Programme. The repayment plan followed a final review of legacy debts that have plagued Nigeria’s power sector for more than a decade. This is contained in a statement issued by Presidential Spokesperson, Mr Bayo…
Gov. Monday Okpebholo has thanked Edo House of Assembly members for their support and harmonious working relationship with his administration. The appreciation is conveyed in a statement by Chief Press Secretary, Dr Patrick Ebojele, on Sunday in Benin. Okpebholo spoke following an Easter visit by Speaker of the assembly, Blessing Agbebaku, and other lawmakers to…
