Epileptic Electricity: NLC Slams Power Minister over Adequate Light Claim
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has declared that Nigerians need “light, not lies,” as it condemned the recent claim by Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, that 150 million Nigerians now enjoy adequate electricity with just 5,500 megawatts. According to a statement released on Wednesday by NLC President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, the union described the minister’s…
Man Jailed 8 Years for Impersonating Military Officer
A Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, has sentenced one Tobor Efeturi Godspower to eight years imprisonment for impersonating a foreign military officer and possession of fraudulent documents. According to a statement released on Tuesday, by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, Godspower was arraigned by the Lagos Zonal Directorate 2…
NEMA, NCC Deepen Collaboration to Boost Emergency Communication
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) have reaffirmed their commitment to improving disaster response through enhanced emergency communication systems. According to a statement released on Tuesday on NEMA’s official X (formerly Twitter) account, the agency’s Director General, Mrs. Zubaida Umar, paid a courtesy visit to the Executive Vice Chairman…
BREAKING: Pope Francis’ Funeral Holds Saturday – Vatican
The Vatican has announced the funeral of Pope Francis will take place on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. in St. Peter’s Square, Vatican City. According to a statement released by the Holy See Press Office on Tuesday, the Mass will be presided over by Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, Dean of the College of…
Spain to Mourn Pope Francis for 3 Days
Spain will observe three days of official mourning to honour Pope Francis, who died on Monday at the age of 88, Justice Minister Felix Bolaños announced in a televised address according to AFP “We regret the death of a good man and a great pope. Therefore, the government of Spain will declare three days of…
2025 UTME Begins April 24 as JAMB Opens Slip Printing Portal
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced a slight adjustment to the start date for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), which will now begin on Thursday, April 24, instead of Friday, April 25. According to a statement signed by JAMB’s Public Communication Advisor, Dr. Fabian Benjamin on Saturday, the shift was…
Easter: Edo Governor Pays April Salaries, Pensions Early
The Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has approved and disbursed April salaries and pensions to civil servants and retirees across the state ahead of the Easter celebration. According to a statement issued on Friday by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua, the early payment is aimed at easing financial pressures on workers…