6.8 Magnitude Himalayan Earthquake Claims 53 Lives

A magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck the northern foothills of the Himalayas near Tibet’s sacred city of Tingri on Tuesday morning, killing at least 53 people and injuring 62, according to Chinese authorities. The earthquake, with its epicentre in Tingri, a rural county that serves as the northern gateway to the Everest region, occurred at 9:05 … [Read more…]

Nigeria’s Auditor General Accuses NNPCL of Diverting over N500bn in 2021 Report

A report by the office of Nigeria’s Auditor-General has indicted the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) for alleged misappropriation of funds and diversion of revenue meant for the Federation in 2021. The indictments are contained in the 2021 Auditor-General’s annual report published in November 2024. The 558-page report was recently submitted to the National … [Read more…]

EFCC dismisses 27 officers over fraudulent activities

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has dismissed 27 officers from its workforce in 2024 for various offences related to fraudulent activities and misconduct. The EFCC announced the development in a statement signed by Dele Oyewale, Head of Media and Publicity, on. Monday. The Commission emphasized its zero-tolerance policy for corruption within its ranks … [Read more…]

Peter Obi raises alarm over threat to life 

Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi has raised the alarm over threats he said were made against him by the national spokesperson of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Felix Morka. Reacting to comments made by Morka during a television program on January 5, where he said, “Mr Peter Obi has crossed the … [Read more…]

Eastern Rail Line Will Be Completed – Tinubu to Southeast Leaders

President Bola Tinubu has made a firm commitment that his administration will complete the Eastern Rail line connecting Port Harcourt to Maiduguri. President Tinubu gave the assurance during an interactive session with South East leaders during his official visit to Enugu State on Saturday. The President also pledged that his administration would support the development … [Read more…]

Tinubu impressed, says Mbah doing a fantastic job, commissions multiple projects in Enugu

…Says I don’t care about your party …Our dreams are grand, but realisable – Mbah President Bola Tinubu has heaped encomiums on the governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, over his development strides, declaring that the governor had done a fantastic job so far. Tinubu said the election was over and called for collaborations … [Read more…]

Newly elected non-permanent members of UN Security Council assume duties

The five new non-permanent members of the UN Security Council for the 2025-2026 term officially assumed their duties on Thursday. The new members – Somalia, Pakistan, Panama, Greece, and Denmark – are taking seats vacated by Ecuador, Japan, Malta, Mozambique, and Switzerland, whose terms ended on 31 December. Elected by the General Assembly in June, … [Read more…]

Telcos Propose 100% Tariff Increase

Telecommunications firms in Nigeria have suggested a 100 per cent increase in their rates and are awaiting regulatory approval from the Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC). This proposal has been presented to the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and aims to tackle the escalating operational expenses, including inflation and higher service delivery costs. This was disclosed by … [Read more…]