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IGP Orders Investigation Into Abuja, Anambra Food Distribution Stampede

The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun has ordered an investigation into the stampede that occurred during a food distribution event in Abuja and Anambra State. At least ten people died and many others were injured at the Holy Trinity Catholic

December 21, 2024

Tinubu Cancels Official Events, Mourns Victims Of ‘Avoidable’ Stampedes

President Bola Tinubu has cancelled his official engagements in Lagos owing to multiple stampedes during food distribution campaigns in Abuja and Anambra State. Several persons died and many others were wounded during the stampedes that happened in the early hours of the

December 21, 2024

FG Unveils E-gates, CNG Buses At Lagos Airport

The Federal Government has launched a new electronic gate (E-gate) at the departure terminal of Murtala Muhammad International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos. The inauguration was conducted by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, on Friday. In a post on

December 21, 2024

Court Nullifies Rivers APC Congresses

A state High Court sitting in Port Harcourt, the Rivers state capital has nullified the ward, local government areas, and state congresses of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State which produced Tony Okocha as their chairman. Presiding Judge, Justice Godswill

December 21, 2024

FG Denies Involvement In Niger Pipeline Attack

The Federal Government has rejected claims made by Nigerien authorities that Nigeria was significantly involved in the December 13 attack on the Niger-Benin oil pipeline in Gaya, Dosso Region, Niger Republic. On Saturday, Kimiebi Ebienfa, the spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign

December 21, 2024

Ibadan Funfair Tragedy: 35 Minors Dead, Tinubu Orders Investigation

The Oyo State Police Command has confirmed the tragic death of 35 minors following a stampede at a children’s funfair held at Basorun Islamic High School, Ibadan, on Wednesday. The incident also left six other children critically injured and undergoing intensive medical

December 21, 2024

Wike Issues Fresh Ultimatum on Land Payments, Warns Defaulters of Revocation

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has issued a final two-week ultimatum to owners of 762 plots in Maitama II District, Cadastral Zone A10, Abuja, to settle outstanding payments for their Certificates of Occupancy (C-of-O) or face permanent

December 21, 2024

Court Grants Dele Farotimi N30 Million Bail, Imposes Media Ban

Ado-Ekiti, Dec. 21 — A magistrate court in Ado-Ekiti has granted N30 million bail to Dele Farotimi, a renowned human rights activist, amidst allegations of criminal defamation. The ruling, delivered on Friday by Magistrate Abayomi Adeosun, includes stringent conditions to ensure compliance

December 21, 2024

Tinubu Approves Significant Shake-Up with Redeployment of 11 Permanent Secretaries

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has authorized the redeployment of Federal Permanent Secretaries. The Director of the Information and Public Relations Office for the Head of Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Eno Olotu, announced this in a statement on Thursday. The schedule

December 20, 2024

CBN Allocates $25,000 Weekly to BDCs to Address Yuletide Demand

The Central Bank of Nigeria has granted temporary authorization to Bureau de Change operators to purchase up to $25,000 in foreign exchange weekly from the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market, which was launched earlier this month. This arrangement will be effective from December

December 20, 2024

FAAC Allocates N1.73trn to FG, States, and LGs for November 2024

The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) held its meeting in December 2024, chaired by the Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun. During this meeting, a total of N1.727 trillion was allocated to the three tiers of

December 20, 2024

Army Promotes 35 Brigadier Generals, 73 Colonels

The Army Council on Thursday approved the promotion of 35 Brigadier Generals and 73 colonels. A statement by the Director Army Public Relations, Major General Onyema Nwachukwu on Friday said the Brigadier Generals were promoted to the rank of Major General, while

December 20, 2024

Abuja Suffers Power Outages as Vandals Target Shiroro-Katampe Transmission Line

Some parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, have been thrown into darkness as vandals, again, destroyed the 330-kilovolt Shiroro-Katampe Transmission Line. A statement by the spokesperson of the Transmission Company of Nigeria, Ndidi Mbah, on Thursday night, said at approximately 11:43

December 20, 2024

Financial Statements of Public Companies Now Required to be Online, Says SEC

The Securities and Exchange Commission has ordered all publicly listed companies to publish their financial statements on their official websites from January 2025. According to the Commission, the directive aims to ensure seamless public access to financial information, which is critical for

December 20, 2024

AGF Condemns Suspension of Local Government Leaders by Edo Assembly

The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, has condemned the Edo State House of Assembly for suspending the chairpersons of the 18 Local Government Areas in the state. In a briefing with journalists in Abuja on Thursday,

December 20, 2024

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