Disaster Relief Fund: Why fix it when it is not broken?
By Yahaya Etila Recently, the federal government announced the establishment of a “Disaster Relief Fund” to address national disasters like flooding. I struggled to understand the aim and objectives because…
Tinubu swears in Justice Kekere-Ekun as CJN, pledges to preserve sanctity of the judiciary
Justice Kudirat Olatokunbo Kekere-Ekun took the oath of office as the 23rd Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) on Monday, with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu reaffirming his administration’s commitment to…
Police detain 2 suspects for allegedly killing man in Lagos
Sept. 30, 2024 The Police Command in Lagos State says it has detained two suspects for allegedly killing a man, simply identified as Monday over alleged cable theft. The command’s…
ASUU Zonal Coordinator escapes from kidnappers in Edo
Sept. 30, 2024 Prof. Monday Igbafe, Benin Zonal Coordinator of Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has escaped from the captivity of kidnappers in Edo. Igbafen, who is a lecturer…
World Bank approves $1.57 billion loan for Nigeria
September 30, 2024 The World Bank has approved a $1.57 billion financing package for Nigeria under a new programme to support its health and education sectors and help provide sustainable…
Hotel inspection: Edo govt warns Shaibu not violate extant laws
The Edo State Government has warned the impeached Edo State Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu not to act in breach of extant laws. The warning came as the ousted deputy…
Troops eliminate 8 terrorists, rescue 40 hostages – Army
Sept. 30, 2024 The Nigerian Army says its troops have eliminated eight terrorists and rescued 40 abducted individuals in a series of coordinated operations across the country. The army, in…
FG approves N350bn to support dams, irrigation facilities – Minister
Sept. 29, 2024 The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Alhaji Atiku Bagudu, says the Federal Government under Renewed Hope Infrastructure Fund has approved over N350 billion to support dams…
Troops foil ISWAP insurgents’ attack, recover weapons in Borno
Sept. 29, 2024 Troops of the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF), Operation Hadin Kai, Sector 3, have foiled an attempted attack by the Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP)…
Tragedy as lion kills handler at Obasanjo Presidential Library Zoological garden
Sept. 29, 2024 The Police Command in Ogun says a male lion has killed its handler at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL) Zoological garden in Abeokuta. SP Omolola Odutola,…