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The member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency, Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa, has launched the installation of solar-powered street lights in Ukwuakwu Ututu, Arochukwu Local Government Area. This initiative is part of his commitment to fulfilling his campaign promises. Represented by his Chief of Staff, Chief Idika Ike, Hon. Osonwa assured the …

The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general election, Mr Peter Obi described the recent hike in the price of petrol products as “unfortunate and insensitive”. Obi made this known in a statement he titled “Reversing the Sudden Fuel Price Increase”, on his X.com account, on Saturday. …

As part of measures to mitigate the recent fuel price hike and the economic hardship being experienced in the country, the leadership of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Youth Province 1, in Lagos, has announced the provision of a free three-month transportation programme tagged “Free Bus To Work Powered …

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Kaduna Sector Command, on Saturday confirmed seven passengers dead in a road traffic crash at Hayin Gada, Kaduna. The Sector Commander, Mr Kabir Nadabo, confirmed the accident to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Kaduna. Nadabo said, “The road traffic crash occurred at …

Heineken Lokpobiri, the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (oil and gas) has raised alarm over the hacking of his account by a fraudster who is now sending messages to his contacts to solicit for funds. The fraudster, according to a sample of his message shared by the Minister on …

Former President of Nigeria and chairman of the West African Elders’ Forum (WAEF) Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has called on Ghana’s Electoral Commission and the security authorities to inspire confidence in the people ahead of the December 7, 2024, general elections. Jonathan also stressed that the success of elections in …

The Lagos State Government has taken decisive action to remove illegal structures erected by officers of the Nigerian Army adjacent to the perimeter fence of Yaba College of Technology. This move follows the expiration of notices served to those responsible for the unauthorized constructions. Tokunbo Wahab, the state’s Commissioner for …

In a significant initiative to combat tuberculosis (TB) in Lagos State, First Lady, Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu inaugurated Local Government TB Champions and Ambassadors, the Lagos State TB Steering Committee, and the Lagos STOP TB Partnership. The event took place on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at the First Lady’s Banquet Hall, …

The Borno State Police Command on Tuesday said it has trained school principals and teachers on emergency response through the use of the Police VGS Application. A statement by the state Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Nahum Daso, noted that the exercise was meant to equip the teachers with the …

The Lagos State Government has stated that the recent Federal High Court judgment, which restricts the Directorate of Road Traffic Services—also known as the Vehicle Inspection Office (VIO)—from stopping, impounding, or confiscating vehicles, and imposing fines on motorists, is not applicable in Lagos. Last Wednesday, Justice Evelyn Maha issued a …