The crisis in Osun State’s Local Government council has taken a deadly turn. Mr. Remi Abass, the purportedly reinstated Chairman of Irewole Local Government, was killed by hoodlums allegedly working for the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Early hours on Monday, Abass, led other sacked council officials to take over in line with the court’s verdict and reportedly entered the …
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Nigeria Police Foil Cybercrime Syndicate, Recover $33,320 In Stolen Funds
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has made a significant breakthrough in combating cybercrime, arresting 11 suspects involved in identity theft, romance scams, and computer-related fraud targeting Japanese victims from Nigeria. This achievement is a result of the effective partnership between the NPF and the National Police Agency of Japan (NPA). The suspects were found to be using social media platforms, …
Read More »Rural Electrification Agency Commissions Solar Hybrid Mini-Grid In Plateau State
The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) on Monday, has commissioned a 550kWp solar hybrid mini-grid project in Bakin Ciyawa and Kwande communities, Qua’an Pan Local Government Area of Plateau State. This project aims to electrify 3,500 households, providing clean and sustainable electricity to homes and businesses. The project is part of the Interconnected Mini-Grid Accelerated Scheme (IMAS), which seeks to accelerate …
Read More »Lagos Assembly Crisis: CP Lanre Ishola Removed, Moshood Jimoh Appointed As Replacement
The Police Service Commission has removed CP Lanre Ishola as the Commissioner of Police, Lagos Command, due to the Lagos State Police Command’s involvement in the ongoing speakership crisis at the Lagos State House of Assembly. CP Ishola’s removal is with immediate effect, and he will be replaced by CP Moshood Jimoh, who was previously the Commissioner of Police, Ports …
Read More »Kaduna State Launches Dry Season Agricultural Empowerment Programme
Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has launched the Dry Season Agricultural Empowerment Programme, aiming to boost agricultural productivity in the state. The program, launched on Sunday, is part of the governor’s efforts to prioritize agriculture and ensure farming is a sustainable, year-round enterprise. This was made known in a post on shared on X on Monday. According to the post. …
Read More »Violence Erupts In Osun State As APC, PDP Battle For Local Government Supremacy
Tension rises high in Osun State, Nigeria, following a dramatic turn of events. The All Progressives Congress (APC) chairmen are pushing to reclaim their offices in local government councils, citing a recent Court of Appeal ruling that they claim reinstates them. This development has led to a tense standoff, with reports of hooded gunmen invading local government council secretariats. The …
Read More »Egyptian Building Collapse Kills 10, Injures
A devastating building collapse occurred in the Egyptian capital of Cairo on Monday, resulting in the loss of 10 lives and injuring 8 others. Several individuals are still believed to be missing under the rubble. Ambulances were quickly dispatched to the scene in the Kerdasa neighborhood, where civil defense teams are working tirelessly to search for those trapped under the …
Read More »PDP Debunks Forgery Allegations, Accuses APC Of Sabotage
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has categorically denied allegations that its primary election guidelines were compromised by forgery. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba on Sunday, described the reports as “misleading” and assured that the guidelines have not been tampered with in any way. Ologunagba pointed fingers at the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), accusing them of orchestrating the …
Read More »Tambuwal Under Fire: APC Slams Ex-Governor Over Defection Comments
Senator Aminu Tambuwal, the former Sokoto State governor, faced backlash yesterday for criticizing defectors to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The APC responded by saying it’s incorrect for Tambuwal to blame the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) problems on another party, highlighting that the main opposition party struggles with a trust deficit APC National Secretary Senator Ajibola Basiru said the party …
Read More »Nigeria’s Economic Projections At Risk As Trump Pursues ‘Drill, Baby, Drill’ Policy
Nigeria’s economy is facing a significant threat from President Donald Trump’s energy policy, which aims to increase oil production in the US. This is as a result of Nigeria’s efforts to implement its N54.9 trillion 2025 budget. This policy could lead to a surplus in global oil supply, causing prices to drop and impacting Nigeria’s revenue. In this case, experts …
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