Fix your power problems, Shettima tells states
Vice President Kashim Shettima on Wednesday urged state governments to end their dependence on the Federal Government for solutions to local power problems and to set up functional electricity markets under the Electricity Act 2023. He spoke at the opening of the National Stakeholders’ Workshop on the Electricity Act 2023 at the State House Banquet […]
Okpebholo unveils hospital in Edo, commends financier
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has inaugurated a 62-bed ultramodern medical centre donated by billionaire businessman and philanthropist, Dr Leemon Ikpea, to his community in Ewatto, Esan South-East Local Government Area of the state. The facility is designed to improve access to healthcare for residents of Ewatto and neighbouring communities. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony […]
Ebola fears: FG, states on alert as infected diplomat suffers organ failure
A diplomat diagnosed with the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, has reportedly deteriorated into multi-organ failure, as the Federal Government and state governments intensify surveillance, contact tracing and emergency preparedness to prevent the spread of the deadly disease. The patient’s name and nationality were, however, not disclosed. The Director of […]
2027: Makinde promises tax breaks, reaffirms claim on unremitted ₦250bn fund
Oyo State Governor and presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement, Seyi Makinde, has promised to introduce tax breaks for entrepreneurs if elected president in 2027. Makinde, who stated this while addressing party stakeholders at the APM South-South Town Hall meeting in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, monitored by our correspondent on Tuesday, also accused the […]
2027: Oborevwori, Okowa, Keyamo make Delta APC campaign council
Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, former Governor Ifeanyi Okowa and Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, are among the political leaders named in the All Progressives Congress Campaign Council in Delta State ahead of its inauguration on Thursday. The council is expected to coordinate the party’s campaign activities across the state. The party’s […]
Family demands probe after man dies in Osun police cell
The family of the late Taofiki Mustapha, who reportedly died in the custody of Agbeye Police Post, has called on the Assistant Inspector General of Police, Zone XI Command headquarters in Osogbo, Osun State, to probe the circumstances surrounding the incident. Taofiki, a husband of four wives and father of seven children, was found dead […]
Ebola hits Nigeria, 44 contacts under surveillance
The Federal Government has confirmed an imported case of Ebola virus disease in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, as health authorities intensify contact tracing following the identification of 44 contacts. This is as the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention calls for urgent international support to contain the outbreak spreading across parts of Africa. […]
Abuja bizman arrested over alleged $120m fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested an Abuja-based businessman, Innocent Ezuma, 57, over allegations of defrauding a Ukrainian investor of more than $120m. Ezuma was arrested at his residence in Abuja on Monday, October 19, and remained in the commission’s custody as of Tuesday. The EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, confirmed the arrest to […]
Oyebanji appoints new aides, swears in SSG, CoS
Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, has approved the appointment of four officials to serve in key positons in the state’s power, road infrastructure and transportation sectors. The appointment was contained in a statement in Ado Ekiti on Tuesday evening by the Chief Press Secretary, Yinka Oyebode. This came few hours after the governor sworn-in […]
Bauchi unveils new startup law, tech initiatives
The Bauchi State Government has launched the Bauchi State Innovation and Startup Law 2026 and graduated over 100 youths trained in cyber security under its Cybernation programme. The programme, implemented in partnership with Protexxa, was designed to equip young people with internationally recognised cyber security skills and prepare them for employment opportunities in the global […]
