Ex-Federal Works controller killed on New Year’s Day in Kwara
A retired controller of Works at the Federal Ministry of Works and Housing, AbdulRazaq Ajani, has been murdered on New Year Day, in Ilorin, Kwara State. He was said to…
Despite hardship, Wike allocates N10bn for rent, furniture to Akpabio, Abbas, deputies
The presiding officers of the National Assembly—Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Speaker Abbas Tajudeen, and their deputies, Barau Jibrin and Ben Kalu – were allocated N10 billion for rent and…
FG yet to implement food import duty waiver five months after policy announcement
Five months after the federal government announced a 150-day window for free importation of food items, the policy is yet to be implemented, Daily Trust is reporting. The government…
NAFDAC warns public against counterfeit cancer drug, Avastin in Nigeria
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has warned the public against two batches of counterfeit cancer drug, Avastin 400mg/16ml, circulating in Nigeria. The affected batches,…
Obi to Tinubu: Visit federal hospitals for checkup to assess condition of health facilities
Peter Obi, former governor of Anambra state, has asked President Bola Tinubu to have his next medical checkup at a federal hospital to assess the condition of public healthcare…
Ojudu: How Tinubu secretly recorded Jewish lawyer who exposed Abacha’s looting
Babafemi Ojudu, an author and former senator, has recounted how President Bola Tinubu secretly recorded a Jewish lawyer exposing the looting carried out by Sani Abacha, a former military…
Drunk Zambian policeman frees 13 suspects to celebrate New Year
A Zambian police officer reportedly under the influence of alcohol released 13 detainees to celebrate the New Year, sparking a manhunt for the escaped suspects. The BBC reported that…
Nigerian telecos seek 100% tariff hike amid soaring operational costs
In a bid to address mounting financial pressure, Nigerian telecommunications companies have proposed a 100% increase in tariffs, pending regulatory approval. The proposal, submitted to the Nigerian Communications Commission…
No crisis in Rivers house of assembly – Fubara
Siminalayi Fubara, governor of Rivers, says there is no crisis in the state house of assembly. Fubara spoke on Thursday while signing the N1.18 trillion 2020 Appropriation Bill into…
Police arrest Catholic priest for ‘shooting boy who set off fireworks’ in church
The Imo state police command says it has arrested a Catholic priest identified as Joseph Enyinaya, in connection with the murder of a boy in his church. The boy…
