June 2024

Man shot dead by unknown gunmen in Ado Ekiti

By Adeyanju Esther A middle-aged man was allegedly shot dead by unknown gunmen near the Okesa Roundabout in Ado Ekiti. The victim, who was involved in issuing tickets to commercial motorcyclists in the area, was reportedly attacked by assailants who…

FG, Labour tussle: The victor and the victim

By Otuedon Vincent There is no doubt Nigeria as a country is going through one of its toughest times economically. In the midst of the harsh economic realities, the government has increased the cost of governance and labour has also…

Cholera outbreak: Ogun rolls out precautionary measures

With the recent cholera outbreak in the 30 states of the federation, including neighbouring Lagos, and considering the Eid-el-kabir festivities, the Ogun State Government has announced certain precautionary measures to residents to prevent any possible outbreak in the state. Special…

Fouani brothers freed after abduction in Lagos

By Adeyanju Esther The Managing Director of Fouani Company and representative of Local Government and Hisense, Mohamed Fouani, along with two Lebanese nationals and others, who were recently abducted in Lagos State, have regained their freedom. The abduction occurred on…

Four convicted for internet fraud in Kaduna

By Adeyanju Esther The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Kaduna Zonal Command has successfully secured the convictions of four internet fraudsters in the state. The convicts, Stephen Destiny Osaro, Yakubu Suleiman, Salisu Abubakar, and Mohammed Alamin Isah, were sentenced…

Retirees pressure PFAs amid FG’s pension payment lapse

By Esther Agbo Nigeria’s Pension Fund Administrators (PFAs) are facing increased pressure due to the federal government’s failure to disburse accrued pension rights to recent retirees. The last pension payments were made in 2022 when the government released N13.89 billion…