Russian strikes late Sunday on the northeast Ukrainian city of Kharkiv wounded at least 12 people and cut power to part of the city, local officials and police said. The latest barrage came as Ukrainian officials prepare for a new wave of bombardments they think will target the country’s energy network ahead of winter, as…
The Nigeria Police Force has decried the spate of jungle justice in parts of the country, cautioning against its consequences on criminal justice administration, rule of law, and global reputation. The Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. Adejobi condemned the trend of jungle justice in…
The Peoples Democratic Party in Ondo State has insisted on its call for the removal of the state Resident Electoral Commissioner, Mrs Oluwatoyin Babalola, over her indigeneship. The party, in a letter addressed to the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof Mahmood Yakubu, said the commission’s failure to mention her state of origin…
The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has said that private entities will need up to N750 to generate one kilowatt-hour of electricity because of the high cost of petrol. Adelabu said power generation will cost N950 per kilowatt-hour for those using diesel-powered engines. These, he argued, are more expensive than the N209/kWh being paid by…
The Jigawa State Commissioner for Special Duties, Mr Auwal Sankara, will be arraigned in a Kano court today, over alleged infidelity. The Director-General of Hisbah Commission in Kano, Mr Abba Sufi, confirmed the development to newsmen on Sunday. Sankara was allegedly arrested by Kano Hisbah in an uncompleted building with a married woman. The commissioner,…
Mr. Adegboyega Akosile, the Special Adviser, Media and Publicity to Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, is among few Nigerians to be honoured tomorrow, Monday, with the University of Ilorin Alumni Award. According to a letter dated October 10, 2024, and signed by the National Social Secretary, University of Ilorin Alumni Association, Abdullateef Hussain, the…
Legendary comedian Gbenga Adeyinka is set to host the much-anticipated third edition of his comedy show, Laffmattazz: Lagos 3rd Coming, on November 17, 2024. The event will take place at the prestigious Balmoral Convention Center, Victoria Island, Lagos, promising an unforgettable night of laughter and entertainment. The lineup features a mix of iconic comedians and…
The Governor of Bauchi State, Bala Mohammed, has criticised the policies of the Federal Government, which have led to increased hardship in the country. Speaking at the launch of the Nigeria Development Update report by the World Bank in Abuja on Thursday, he said that the economic policies of the President Bola Tinubu-led administration were…
The Ogun State government has announced that it will deploy over 5,000 health personnel to various areas of the state for its 2024 measles campaign. This health workers, according to the state government, will immunise one million children between the ages of nine months and five years across the 20 local government areas of the…
United States Secretary of Defence, Lloyd Austin, has called on Israel to protect United Nations peacekeeping troops in southern Lebanon. Austin, in a phone call with his Israeli counterpart Yoav Gallant on Thursday stressed the importance of taking all necessary measures to ensure the safety and security of UNIFIL forces. He also noted the need…
