Residents
31 Oct
There was jubilation in Kaduna metropolis when residents suddenly saw the city brighten up with electricity supply as a power outage lasting more than one week came to an end. Many citizens in the state who could not afford the constant purchase of fuel were seen trooping to their business premises to turn on electrical…
26 Oct
Residents of Plateau have called on the newly elected Local Government Chairmen in the state to pay special attention to infrastructure development in their councils. Some of the residents, who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), on Saturday in Jos, decried infrastructure deficit across the 17 Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the state.…
25 Sep
The Deji of Akure, Oba Aladetoyinbo Ogunlade Aladelusi, Odundun II, has disclosed that he will commence his annual traditional seven-day leave known as 'Ulefunta.' The monarch, in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Michael Adeyeye, stated that the leave, which began on Tuesday, will end on Monday, stressing that during the period, the…
23 Sep
Residents of Karim-Lamido, Lau, Ardo-Kola, Gassol, Wukari, and Ibbi local government councils in Taraba State have been advised to relocate to safer locations due to an imminent flood risk. Taraba State Commissioner of Information and Reorientation, Zainab Usman Jalingo issued the warning on Monday. She said the warning was to protect residents from the dangers…
21 Sep
Residents of Benin, the Edo capital on Saturday trooped out in their numbers to cast their votes defying the heavy rain in the ongoing governorship election in the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the election is to elect a successor to outgoing Gov. Godwin Obaseki, whose tenure expires in November. At…
13 Sep
House owners and residents around the Ibadan Circular Road have appealed to Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State to reconsider his decision to pull down their properties further, saying many of them have died and scores are traumatised over the ongoing demolition. They lamented that the action would compound the unbearable burden on the residents…
26 Aug
Motorists and commuters along the busy Mararaba to Abuja city center were stranded on Monday, owing to gridlock caused by floods, aftermath of a heavy downpour. READ ALSO:Six dead, thousands displaced as flood ravages Adamawa communities The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), reports that the flooding and gridlock created a chaotic scene at…
Latest
NOW
Nigerian gospel singer Sinach will perform at the World Leaders Peace and Harmony Inaugural Ball for Donald Trump’s swearing-in as the 47th President of the United States. The event will be held on January 20 and 21, 2025, at the Capital Hilton Hotel in Washington, D.C. The African and Caribbean International Leadership Conference is organising…
11 mins ago
The Taraba State Police Command has rescued three kidnap hostages in a fresh move to stamp out violent crimes in the state. The Command’s boss, CP Ukachi Opara, has, however, tasked the tactical team, which recorded the breakthrough, to go after the fleeing suspects. Disclosing the breakthrough, the state police spokesman, SP Abdullahi Usman, hinted…
13 mins ago
Starting your day with a healthy gut can set the tone for your overall well-being. Did you know your digestive system does more than just break down food? It influences your immunity, mood, and energy levels too. But with stress, poor sleep, and unhealthy eating habits becoming the norm, our digestive systems often feel overworked…
24 mins ago
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has dismissed two senior officers and demoted six others over allegations of corruption and gross misconduct. In a statement on Monday, PSC spokesman Ikechukwu Ani, said the dismissed assistant superintendents of police (ASP) were also recommended for prosecution to face legal action. “The commission also approved the reduction in ranks…
1 hour ago
An Arbitration Tribunal sitting in Lagos State has ordered SANEF Creatives Ltd, a company owned by the Bankers' Committee of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), to pay N19.4 billion to Hanson Dredging and Marine Service Ltd
1 hour ago
The article “Ebube Muonso, Fake Prophets, and Insecurity,” by Law Mefor, PhD, addresses the growing wave of insecurity in Anambra, attributing much of the problem to the influence of charismatic religious figures.
1 hour ago
The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Abubakar Bagudu, has urged revenue-generating ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) as well as government-owned enterprises (GOEs) to intensify their efforts to help achieve the government’s N36.35 trillion revenue target for 2025.
1 hour ago
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen Christopher Musa, has explained that the military follows strict protocols before executing any airstrike across the various theatres of operations.