Charles Soludo, governor of Anambra state, says the new laws passed by the house of assembly will give life to the supreme court’s verdict on local government autonomy. Last week, the Anambra state house of assembly passed two “progressive” legislations into law. The bills are the Anambra State Local Government Administration Bill 2024, and Anambra […]
The Rivers State House of Assembly led by Victor Oko-Jumbo on Tuesday restated its resolve that the legislative seats of Martin Amaewhule and 24 others remain vacant following their defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) on December 11, 2023. The Assembly also said the seats must be filled […]
The Confederation of African Football has delisted the Group D second-leg fixture of the ongoing 2025 African Cup of Nations qualifier between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and the Mediterranean Knights of Libya. The game was earlier scheduled to take place in Libya by 8 pm after the first leg took place in Godswill Akpabio […]
Wednesday 16 October 2024 Fresh crisis hits Rivers as pro-Fubara, Wike lawmakers clash NNPC sells PMS to IPMAN at N995/litre NAFDAC urges vigilance against counterfeit drugs N’Assembly condemns Eagles maltreatment in Libya, demands apology LP kicks as Soludo rejects absolute LG autonomy Only Nnamdi Kanu’s release will stop Monday’s sit-at-home – IPOB FG mandates foreign […]
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) says it has restored bulk power availability to 90 percent of its substations, in an effort to recover the electricity grid which suffered a system failure on Tuesday. Ndidi Mbah TCN’s spokesperson, announced the development in a statement on Tuesday. Earlier today, the national electricity grid collapsed for the […]
The International Press Centre, IPC, has called for the immediate investigation and prosecution of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, officials who stormed Urban Radio Station (94.5FM) in Enugu on the evening of Monday, October 14, 2024. The demand which came on Tuesday via a statement, was made through its Safety and Protection of Journalists, […]
Nigeria’s power grid has once again collapsed, less than 24 hours after its previous failure. The collapse occurred around 9:17am on Tuesday, plunging many parts of the country into another round of power outages. Confirming the system collapse, the Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC), in a post via X said: “Dear Valued Customer, Kindly be […]
A Divisional Police Officer attached to Agbarho police division has been killed by gunmen suspected to be kidnappers in the Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State. A spokesman for the Delta State Police Command, Bright Edafe, confirmed the incident on Monday. He said the gunmen also shot at the DPO of Ororoekpe Division […]
HELL was let loose on Sunday afternoon in Agenebode, the headquarters of Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State as several persons were reportedly killed over allegations of kidnappings and killings in the area by suspected criminals, Tribuneonline reports. This was even as the police station in the area, alongside vehicles in the station, […]
The Super Eagles have threatened not to take part in the 2025 AFCON qualifier against Libya as they are still at Al Abraq Airport more than 12 hours after landing in the country. A statement by the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) Communications Department on Monday, said the delegation of Nigeria to the game remained at […]
