Following the Borno flooding that caused damage to the correctional facility, no fewer than 278 escapees are still missing after two months. The Spokesperson of the Nigeria Correctional Service, Abubakar Umar, who confirmed the missing escapees said the 281 inmates were observed missing during the evacuation of inmates to another facility. He said, “Upon the…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Monday in Lagos, celebrated the serving Overseer of the Citadel Global Community Church, Pastor Tunde Bakare, on his 70th birthday anniversary, describing him as a true man of God whose leadership role was worthy of celebration. Pastor Bakare, who clocked 70 years on Monday, was celebrated at the premises…
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has reached an agreement with Dangote Refinery to lift products directly IPMAN National President, Abubakar Garima, announced this in Abuja on Monday after a meeting of the National Working Committee of the Association. He said the partnership will ensure steady, and affordable supply of PMS…
US resident Anthony Nephew has committed suicide after killing his wife, former partner and his sons in a shocking murder-suicide. Per international media reports, Nephew carried out the deed in the Minnesota area of the country following Donald Trump’s victory in the US presidential election. The 46-year-old father was reportedly found dead on Thursday with…
The lead pastor and founder of Celebration Church International, Apostle Emmanuel Iren, has clarified church vigils are not responsible for unproductivity as being claimed in some quarters. He also asserted that no government official can criticise how Christians choose to worship. Speaking during the church’s 12th-anniversary celebration in Ikeja on Sunday, Apostle Iren noted that…
The Independent National Electoral Commission has announced that sensitive materials needed for the smooth conduct the upcoming governorship elections have arrived the state today ( Monday). The agency shared this update via its X.com (formerly Twitter) page on Monday. Picture of the sensitive materials accompanied with caption stating that the materials arrived the state capital…
The Governor-elect of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has announced the appointment of Fred Itua as the Chief Press Secretary for his forthcoming administration. The announcement, shared by Okpebholo’s media team on Monday in Abuja, marks the first official appointment as Okpebholo prepares for his inauguration and the handover of leadership from the outgoing Governor,…
The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission has extended congratulations to Nigerians who recently won elections in various foreign countries. In a statement signed by the Director of Media, Public Relations and Protocols at NiDCOM, Abdur-Rahman Balogun, the Chairman/CEO, Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, lauded the accomplishments of four Nigerians who have attained significant political milestones. The successful individuals…
Suspected vandals have once again targeted critical power infrastructure, attacking the 330kV Lokoja – Gwagwalada transmission line 1 and causing significant disruption to power supply in Abuja. The Transmission Company of Nigeria, in a statement released on Sunday, confirmed that the incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday, November 9, 2024. The attack severely…
The Federal Government, through the Office of the Head of Civil Service of the Federation, has raised concerns over ministries conducting promotion exercises for special civil servants without adhering to due process. In a memo signed by the Head of Civil Service of the Federation, Didi Walson-Jack, cautioned such ministries against bypassing established protocols. The…
