In Abia, it’s an offence not to send your children to school
The Abia Government has said that, effective from Jan. 1, 2025, it will make it a punishable offense for parents or guardians who fail to send their children or wards…
Ndume, Shehu Sani differ on Tax Reform Bills
Sen. Mohammed Ndume (APC-Borno) and Sen. Shehu Sani have differed on the President Bola Tinubu’s proposed Tax Reform Bills before the National Assembly. Ndume, a former Senate Chief Whip, in…
Collapsed mining site kills 13 youths in Plateau
Nov. 12, 2024 No fewer than 13 persons have been killed in a collapsed mining site in Bassa Local Government Area (LGA) of Plateau. Dr Joshua Riti, the Chairman of…
What we know about Lakurawa, the new terror group
Nigeria’s military has said a new Islamist insurgent group from Niger and Mali, known as Lakurawa, was operating in the northwest and officials and residents said it killed 15 people…
Lagbaja: Family head opens up; says ‘some tears will never dry’
The Head of Lagbaja Family of Ilobu kingdom, Mr Demola Lagbaja, has lamented the death of former Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, saying that he did not…
Delta EXCO Approves N936 billion proposed budget for 2025
Delta State Executive Council, (EXCO), Monday, approved a proposed budget of N936 billion for the 2025 fiscal year. Briefing newsmen after the Exco meeting presided over by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori,…
At Saudi summit, Tinubu demands end to Israeli aggression, endorses two-state proposition
President Bola Tinubu on Monday in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia called for an end to Israeli aggression in Gaza, warning that “the conflict in Palestine has persisted for far too…
EFCC suit: Gov. Alia reinstates suspended Attorney General
Gov. Hyacinth Alia of Benue has lifted the suspension on the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice and Public Order, Mr Fidelis Mnyim. Alia announced the reinstatement on Monday in…
NSCDC uncovers suspected illegal petroleum refinery in Abakaliki
Nov. 11, 2024 The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Ebonyi Command, says it has uncovered a suspected illegal petroleum refinery in Abakaliki. The state Commandant of the corps,…
Vandals pull down transmission line along Lokoja – Gwagwalada – TCN
Nov. 11, 2024 Vandals have destroyed the transmission line along Lokoja – Gwagwalada, hindering power infrastructure development in the country. A statement by The Transmission Company of Nigeria TCN in…