EFCC Condemns Caricature of the Commission by Skit Makers

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has again condemned the illegal and irresponsible use of its operational identities for skit-making. The EFCC warned skit makers and social workers that it would not hesitate to bring to book anyone caught displaying its operational identities for any engagement. This is contained in a statement by the … [Read more…]

APC’s victory in Edo proof people support my policies – Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu said on Sunday that the victory of his party, APC, in the Edo State governorship election shows people support his polices. The president said this in a congratulatory message to Monday Okpebholo, the APC governorship candidate in the election. The message was contained in a statement by Mr Tinubu’s spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga. “President … [Read more…]

Average price of 12.5kg cooking gas hits N16,500 in Niger-Delta, Southeast states

The average price of a 12.5kg Liquefied Petroleum Gas (cooking gas) in the South-south geopolitical zone reached N16,524 in August according to data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The NBS Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) watch for August reveals that the average price of 12.5kg cooking gas in the country stood at N15,552. This … [Read more…]

Borno, Yobe suffer blackout again following vandalization of transmission line three months after repair

Damaturu in Yobe state and parts of Borno state have been thrown into darkness as vandals suspected to be members of Boko Haram terrorist group have once again destroyed the Gombe-Damaturu-Maiduguri transmission line just three months after repairs by the TCN. The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) reported the destruction in a press statement signed … [Read more…]

IT’S OFFICIAL – APC Wins Edo Guber Election

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Monday Okpebholo winner of the governorship election in Edo State. Okpebholo polled 291,667 votes to defeat the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) candidate, Asue Ighodalo, who scored 247,274 votes to come second, while Olumide Akpata of the Labour Party … [Read more…]

In Kwara’s LG Election, APC Sweeps all 16 Council, 193 Councillorship Seats

Kwara State Independent Electoral Commission (KWSIEC) has declared the candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the winners of the local government elections held yesterday in the state. Announcing the results at KWSIEC headquarters in Ilorin in the early hours today, the Chairman of the Commission, Baba Okanla said the APC won all sixteen … [Read more…]

EDO DECIDES: Voting Time Extended By INEC In Selected Areas

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended voting time in areas where the process commenced late. A statement by National Commissioner & Member, Information and Voter Education Committee, Mohammed Haruna on Saturday, said its monitoring had indicated that although there were early commencement of polls in many polling units, there were also reports of … [Read more…]

Police Arraign 8 Male Suspects on Murder, Armed Robbery, Other Charges 

The Enugu State Police Command is making the public aware that a total of eight (8) male suspects arrested for the offences of membership of a proscribed group, terrorism, murder, stealing, and armed robbery have been arraigned in court and remanded in the Nigerian Custodial Centre. Accordingly, Sunday Nwobodo (a.k.a. “Devil Spoon”) aged 29, Onyekachi … [Read more…]

CBN withdraws 2024-2025 Policy Guidelines over Misrepresentation, clarifies suspension of cybersecurity levy

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has temporarily withdrawn its biennial Monetary, Credit, Foreign Trade, and Exchange Policy Guidelines for 2024-2025 following widespread media misreporting. This decision comes in light of misunderstandings surrounding the now-suspended Cybersecurity Levy, initially mentioned in the guidelines published on September 17, 2024. In a detailed statement, the CBN clarified that … [Read more…]

Akwa Ibom Gov Hands Over 6-Bedroom Bungalow, N2m Grant to Family of Late Nollywood Artist in Fulfillment of Promise [PHOTOS]

In line with his promise, Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno has handed over a remodeled fully-furnished six bedroom bungalow to the family of Late Nollywood make-up artiste, Abigail Edith Frederick, in Ikot Udoma, Eket Local Government Area. The Governor has also donated a business support grant of one million naira to the family … [Read more…]

Enugu LG Elections: Movement restricted tomorrow from 6 am to 4 pm

Ahead of the local government elections scheduled for tomorrow, Saturday, September 21, 2024, the Enugu State Government has announced a restriction of vehicular movement in the state from 6am to 4pm to ensure an orderly and hitch-free exercise, stating that the earlier announced time-frame of the restriction of movement had been reviewed and reduced. The … [Read more…]

Gov. Otti Flags-off Disbursement of Interest-Free Agricultural Empowerment Loan to 298 Farmers

Abia State Government says it is determined to create a new pathway of wealth for its citizens by providing them the needed support to make the most of the available resources domiciled in the State. Governor Alex Otti stated this during the flag-off of the disbursement of the Interest-Free Agricultural Empowerment Loan to 298 individuals … [Read more…]