Ban on drumming and noise-making in Accra commences from May 6
The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) in Ghana, has announced the commencement of this year’s ban on drumming and noise-making, slated to run from May 6th to June 6th, 2024. The assembly in a press release outlined specific guidelines aimed at maintaining peace, harmony, and national security during the ban period, noting that religious houses are […]
EFFC provides clarification on the alleged probe list of 58 former governors
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), says it has not released a list purportedly of 58 former governors under investigation over alleged corruption EFCC spokesman, Dele Oyewale, who made the clarification in a statement yesterday, said the commission feels obliged to dissociate itself from the false and mischievous report in circulation, insisting that it […]
The Nigerian military acknowledge mistakes in drone attacks
The Nigerian Military has admitted errors in the drone strikes during a routine counterterrorism operation on December 3rd, 2023, in Tundun Biri village in Kaduna State, which killed scores of innocent citizens. The Director, Defence Media Operations (DDMO), Maj. Gen Edward Buba who made the disclosure while briefing newsmen on military operations across the country […]
NLC insists that FG pay N615,000 minimum wage
The ongoing negotiations for a new minimum wage have deadlocked following the inability of the Federal Government and organised labour to reach a consensus. The President’s media aide, Mr Bayo Onanuga, in an interview, faulted workers’ insistence on the N615,000 minimum wage, updating that the government and labour unions had not agreed on the amount […]
FG Gives Fresh Condition for Issuance Of Gas Licence
Following the aftermath of the gas explosion which claimed a life in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital last week, the Federal Government has said it would stop granting licences to gas companies with no capacity to build pipelines for gas distribution. Minister of State For Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, who stated this when he […]
FG begins payment of N2.75b compensation for properties demolition
The Federal Government has begun giving out the sum of 2.75 billion naira as compensation for demolition of properties to their owners from chainage zero to three kilometres along Oniru Beach. At the Flag off of the compensation, the minister of works, Dave Umahi noted that the compensation will be done in phases, urging affected […]
FG launches Port Harcourt to Aba rail service
The Federal Government has launched the Port Harcourt to Aba rail service. Minister of Transportation, Saidu Alkali, at the ceremonial launch in Port Harcourt Rivers State today, assured the people of the region that the trains will work properly to serve them. He also promised that the expansion will continue until the Eastern Standard Gauge […]
Finidi takes over as Super Eagles Head Coach
The Board of Nigeria Football Federation has approved the recommendation of its Technical and Development Committee, to appoint Finidi George as Head Coach of the Senior Men National Football Team, Super Eagles. The 52-year-old George, a member of the so-styled ‘Golden Generation’ that won the 1994 Africa Cup of Nations tournament in Tunisia, who spent […]
The UK warns as sextortion scam cases doubled
An unprecedented alert on sextortion scams targeting teenagers has been sent out to British teachers after the number of reported cases doubled in a year. Sextortion is blackmail where criminals threaten to release nude or semi-nude photos of someone, either real or fake, unless the victim pays them. Officials at the United Kingdom’s National Crime […]
Russell Brand announces plan to be baptised
British comedian and actor, Russell Brand has announced plans to be baptised to ‘leave the past behind’ after sexual assault allegations were exposed. The controversial comedian took to Instagram to say he was embracing his Christian faith after a difficult year. Last year a documentary exposed allegations of sexual assaults during the height of his […]