The Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) has established a partnership with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to provide training for its members across the nation’s 774 local government areas. This initiative will focus on enhancing understanding…
Kogi State Governor Ahmed Ododo has officially approved the appointment of 12 new Permanent Secretaries within the state’s public service. These appointments are intended to fill existing vacancies and represent various constituencies across the state. The announcement was made through…
On Wednesday, Lagos police brought 38-year-old Lucky Ugwauka before a Badagry Chief Magistrates’ Court, charged with allegedly sexually assaulting his 10-year-old daughter. Ugwauka, whose address was not disclosed, faces charges of defilement but has pleaded not guilty. According to Prosecutor…
The Lagos State Police Command has announced the arrest of three individuals suspected of kidnapping, who extorted N3 million in ransom from a victim’s family. SP Benjamin Hundeyin, the Command’s spokesperson, confirmed the arrests on Wednesday. Hundeyin explained that on…
General Christopher Musa, the Nigerian Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), is presently visiting Niger Republic for discussions with General Mousa Barmo, the Nigerien Chief of Defence Staff. This visit was confirmed by Brigadier General Tukur Gusau, the Acting Director of…
On Wednesday, a local health official reported that at least 25 individuals lost their lives due to flash floods in Yemen’s northwestern province of Al-Mahwit. These flash floods, which were caused by over a day of intense rainfall, resulted in…
Former Nigerian Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticized President Bola Tinubu’s new policy restricting entry into tertiary institutions to individuals aged 18 and above, dismissing it as outdated and regressive. On August 26, Tinubu administration has mandated that only those…
The Correctional Officers Pencom Retirees Association of Nigeria (COPRAN) has criticized the contributory Pension Commission (PenCom) scheme for exacerbating the difficulties faced by retirees. In a formal petition addressed to President Bola Tinubu, the Senate President, the Speaker of the…
On Wednesday, the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) reported that passengers injured in a collision involving two Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) buses have been successfully rescued. Dr. Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, the agency’s Permanent Secretary, provided details in a statement. According…
Four Nigerian gang members have been sentenced to a combined total of 13 years in prison for their role in producing over 2,000 counterfeit marriage certificates, which allowed Nigerian nationals to remain in the UK unlawfully. Abraham Alade Olarotimi Onifade,…
