Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has raised the alarm over projections by multiple sources that the global loss to cybercrimes may reach a …
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Minister sets up committee to address grid collapses
The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has set up a forensic investigative committee to address the incessant grid collapses. A statement by the minister’s media aide, Bolaji Tunji, said Adelabu, …
Read More »Faulty transmission line causes widespread power outage in North
The Transmission Company of Nigeria has reported a significant power outage affecting the North-East, North-West, and parts of North-Central due to a fault in its 330kV Ugwaji–Apir transmission lines. This …
Read More »Kano bans AIT, NTA, other journalists from covering activities
Kano State Government on Tuesday announced the withdrawal of accreditation to 14 journalists assigned to cover its activities from their organisations. In a message forwarded to the affected reporters on …
Read More »UK releases another 1,000 prisoners to ease overcrowding
The UK was on Tuesday due to release early a second batch of 1,000 prisoners as the government launched a review of sentencing to ease chronic overcrowding in jails. The …
Read More »Lagos plans leadership academy for youths
The Lagos State Ministry of Youth and Social Development has announced plans to hold the 2024 Ibile Youth Academy with a comprehensive month-long series of leadership training activities. The Commissioner …
Read More »Hundreds of Bangladeshis flee Lebanon amid Israeli air strikes
The first Bangladeshis airlifted home after fleeing Israeli air strikes in Lebanon described the constant fear of living in a city rocked by explosions. Late Monday the first 54 of …
Read More »Avoid smoking, overloading, CNG tricycle operators warned
The Tricycle Owners and Operators Association of Nigeria, Lagos State Chapter, says it is educating its members about the benefits and dangers of using Compressed Natural Gas. Its Zonal Chairman, …
Read More »Non-adherence to town planning procedures responsible for flooding- NITP
The Nigerian Institute of Town Planners has blamed environmental fraud and disregard for town planning procedures as the main culprits behind the devastating flood disasters in Nigeria. The President of …
Read More »FULL LIST: Ndidi becomes 9th Nigerian to reach 200 Premier League appearances
Leicester City’s midfield powerhouse Wilfred Ndidi has secured his place among Nigeria’s Premier League legends, becoming the ninth Nigerian to reach 200 appearances in England’s top flight. With his achievements, …
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