It is almost 54 years since then Head of State of Nigeria, Col.Yakubu Gowon officially received the instrument of surrender from Philip Effiong, on behalf of the self-declared Republic of Biafra. It would be recalled that the war started on the 6th of July, 1967, reports Daily Trust. Effiong, who was the deputy to the […]
•Police The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun has directed the continuation of the police barricade on local government secretariats in Rivers State to prevent a breakdown of law and order. IGP Egbetokun gave the directive while fielding questions from journalists in Abuja on the sideline of a Conference with Commissioners of ...
•Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu Lagos State Government has maintained that the relocation of destitute from the state to their respective states of origin will continue as part of measures to free Lagos of visible security risks, among others. Though, the state government confirmed that it relocated some people to Osun and other states on their r...
The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, says the federal government cannot continue to subsidise power, arguing that citizens of other African countries, including Guinea, Togo, Mali, and others, pay more for electricity than Nigerians do. Adelabu, during his visit to the corporate headquarters of Ikeja Electric in Lagos State yesterday, added...
•Jose Peseiro Jose Peseiro has urged Nigerians not to relent in their support for the Super Eagles despite a heart-wrenching defeat to hosts Côte d’Ivoire at the AFCON 2023 in January. Peseiro announced his decision to step down as coach of Nigeria early last month, reports Channels TV. The 63-year-old Portuguese coach met the target […...
•Mrs Betty Akeredolu and Tinubu The widow of late former Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, Mrs. Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, has told President Bola Tinubu that it was the family’s desire for Akeredolu’s legacies to continue and built upon where necessary. Mrs. Akeredolu spoke when Tinubu paid a condolence visit to the family in Owo, the headquarter...
The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, says Nigeria cannot continue to subsidise electricity, adding that the nation must begin to move towards a cost-effective tariff model, as the country is currently indebted to the tune of 1.3 trillion naira to generating companies (GenCos) and 1.3 billion dollars owed gas companies. Adelabu who addressed...
The Israeli military has said it expects the conflict in Gaza to continue throughout 2024. In a New Year’s message, Israel Defence Forces spokesman Daniel Hagari said troop deployments were being adjusted to prepare for “prolonged fighting”. He said some troops – especially reservists – would be withdrawn to allow them to regroup, reports AFP....
Osas Nusakare, one of the 14 stowaways arrested onboard a foreign vessel at the Lagos Roadstead, has confessed that he wanted to celebrate the New Year in a European country. 45-year-old Nusakare said this was his second attempt, insisting that he would try his luck again until he succeeds, reports Daily Trust. The 14 stowaways […]
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