2 mn read The House of Representatives Committee on Public Petition has issued a summons to AGIP Oil Company, requiring its appearance on June 26 to address allegations of an unpaid debt of ₦80 million owed to De Cooon Services Ltd. This indigenous company is led by Prof. Nelson Onubogu, its managing director and CEO. During an investigative […]
< 1 mn read Chief Olusola Oke, a former aspirant in the April 20 All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary in Ondo State, has expressed his support for Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, the party’s candidate for the upcoming November 16 election, despite his previous grievances. During a meeting at his residence in Akure, Oke emphasized his decision not to challenge […]
< 1 mn read Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has countered claims suggesting that the state is in crisis, emphasizing that Rivers remains peaceful and stable. He addressed these concerns on Thursday during an inspection tour of the 14.6km Omodu-Eberi Road project in Omuma Local Government Area. Governor Fubara dismissed the negative portrayals as misguided, unpatriotic, and mischievous, […]
2 mn read The Okun-Ajah community in Lagos State has made an urgent appeal to Minister of Works, David Umahi, to adhere to the gazetted Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road alignment. This appeal came during a peaceful protest in Lagos, where community members voiced their concerns about potential changes to the original alignment of the road, which has been in […]
< 1 mn read In a recent legal development, the Federal High Court has nullified the steps leading to the reinstatement of Muhammadu Sanusi II as the Emir of Kano. This ruling was issued on Thursday, June 20, 2024, by Justice Muhammad Liman, who found that the process violated an earlier court order that instructed the Kano State government […]
< 1 mn read Ogun State is currently facing a cholera outbreak, resulting in the death of a 62-year-old woman who contracted the disease from her son. As of now, there are 14 reported cholera cases across four local government areas: Obafemi Owode, Ado-Odo/Ota, Abeokuta South, and Ijebu North. Five people, including the son of the deceased woman, have […]
2 mn read Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s recent visit to former Military President Ibrahim Babangida and former Head of State Abdulsalami Abubakar in Minna, Niger State, has ignited discussions among Nigerians on social media. During his Sallah homage, Atiku shared photos of his visit, which have since garnered varied reactions. ### Reactions from Netizens #### Calls for […]
2 mn read Despite not experiencing recent cholera cases amid the current outbreak affecting 30 states, Cross River State did record one cholera-related death around March 2024. Dr. Henry Ayuk, the Cross River Commissioner for Health, emphasized that the state has taken proactive measures to counter potential threats. ### Cross River State’s Response – **Previous Outbreaks**: The state […]
< 1 mn read In Lagos, some female residents have voiced their frustrations regarding the discriminatory practices of landlords who refuse to rent properties to single women and mothers. These women have urged landlords to base rental decisions on creditworthiness and ability to pay rent rather than marital status or gender. ### Challenges Faced by Single Women – **Titi […]
< 1 mn read The Federal Government of Nigeria has identified and removed 1,618 civil service officers with fake employment letters from the Integrated Personnel Payroll and Information System (IPPIS) over the past year. This was announced by Dr. Folasade Yemi-Esan, the Head of the Federation’s Civil Service, during a media briefing in Abuja as part of the 2024 […]
