The Kwara State Police Command has intensified security measures to prevent escaped inmates from the Suleija custodial center in neighboring Niger State from entering Kwara or causing harm. The escape occurred on April 24, 2024, following a heavy rainstorm that damaged the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Suleja, allowing 118 inmates to flee. In a…
The Nigerian government has confirmed the ongoing disbursement of the N50,000 Conditional Grant Scheme, with 150,000 out of the one million targeted citizens already receiving payments. The Minister of Trade and Investment, Doris Uzoka-Anite, revealed this information through an official statement on her X handle. In her statement, she stated, “Grant disbursements are ongoing; 150,000…
In the last half of 2023, the administration led by President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria obtained an additional N3.8 trillion through what seemed to be new Ways and Means borrowing, according to recent data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Despite assertions by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale…
Justice H.H. Kereng of the Gombe State High Court has sentenced the President of the National Association of Charcoal Producers and Exporters, NACPE, Edu Babatunde Azeez, to one year in prison over a fraud case involving N7 million. Azeez and his company, Ablims Limited, pleaded guilty to two counts of conspiracy and obtaining under false…
In a bid to tackle noise pollution and uphold environmental standards, the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has taken decisive action, closing several organisations in the state. The Agency conducted enforcement operations in key areas including lfako-Ijaiye, Abule-Egba, Alagbado, Command, Abesan Estate, and Dopemu, several establishments have been temporarily closed down. According to a…
Kogi State Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to eradicating criminal elements from the state. Speaking during the unveiling of new operational vehicles for the Kogi State Vigilante Service in Lokoja on Friday, Governor Ododo emphasized the significance of enhancing safety and security across all regions of Kogi. In his address, Governor…
In Nigeria, the labour movement has historically been a powerful force, advocating for the rights and interests of all Nigerian workers. However, in recent years, the once formidable Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has faced criticisms and scrutiny for its perceived decline in effectiveness and integrity. This feature story explores the evolution of labour activism in…
President Bola Tinubu, and Prime Minister Mark Rutte of the Netherlands, has met at The Catshuis in The Hague to strengthen economic relations and seek out opportunities for collaboration. They discussed the potential of utilizing Nigeria’s abundant resources and young population to promote long-lasting economic development. A statement released by Ajuri Ngelale, the Special Adviser…
119 prisoners broke out from the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Suleja, Niger State following a rainstorm that caused damage to part of the facility on Wednesday. A severe thunderstorm on the night of Wednesday, April 24, 2024 caused extensive damage to the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Suleja, Niger State, and nearby structures. Portions…
The Lagos State government has said it is set to distribute food items to 500,000 households in the state through unions and local governments. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu said this on Wednesday while giving an update on the intervention the state embarked on to ameliorate the economic hardship on the people occasioned by the removal of…
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