A Bayelsa State High Court has convicted Senior Special Assistant on General Duties to Governor Duoye Diri, Mr. Prudent Oguruguru, on charges of assault. The ruling was delivered on Tuesday by Justice I. A. Orukari in Yenagoa, the state capital. Oguruguru was arrested on February 20, 2024, for allegedly assaulting Ubong Effiong Ubek in the…
As harmattan season approaches, the Lagos State government has launched a public awareness campaign aimed at preventing fire outbreaks in markets across the state. The initiative, led by the Lagos State Safety Commission in collaboration with the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service seeks to curb fire risks during the dry season and the festive…
The Lagos State Government has shut down several businesses, including churches, hotels, and entertainment venues, for violating environmental laws, particularly noise pollution regulations. The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency carried out the enforcement across areas like Shomolu, Oniru Victoria Island, Jakande-Lekki, Badore Ajah, Lekki-Epe Expressway, Sangotedo, Ogombo, and Lekki Phase 1. LASEPA disclosed this on…
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has approved the reconstruction of the long-neglected Omenuko Bridge at Ozuabam in the Arochukwu Local Government Area. The bridge, a critical link between the Abia North and Abia Central Senatorial Zones, has been a safety hazard for decades, endangering the lives of commuters and residents. The bridge’s narrow design has…
The National Association of Nigerian Students Zone E, has issued a 14-day ultimatum to the Federal Government, demanding the immediate mobilisation of contractors to resume work on four critical road projects in the northeast region. According to a statement signed by its Coordinator, Umar Afkawa, the student body warned of mass protests across Adamawa, Gombe,…
The Federal Executive Council on Monday, approved the 2025 Budget proposal. Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Atiku Bagudu, disclosed this after the council meeting presided over by President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The minister explained that the 2025 framework was based on an oil price benchmark of $75 per barrel, oil…
President Bola Tinubu has approved the renaming of the University of Abuja to Yakubu Gowon University. The change of name, which was made public on Monday by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, is in honour of Gowon, who served as Nigeria’s military head of state between 1st August 1966 and 29th…
In a bid to ease transportation costs during the festive season, President Bola Tinubu has approved free train services nationwide. The initiative will run from December 20, 2024, to January 5, 2025. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, announced the development during a briefing in Abuja, stating that the decision reflects the administration’s…
The Economic Community of West African States has extended a six-month window, from January 29 to July 29, 2025, for Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger to reconsider their decisions to exit the regional bloc. This decision was announced by Dr. Omar Touray, President of the ECOWAS Commission, following the 66th Ordinary Session of the Authority…
The Federal Government has approved a review of several allowances for public service officers, including Duty Tour Allowance, transport, uniform, and overtime allowances. The decision was reached during the 46th meeting of the National Council on Establishment, chaired by the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Didi Walson-Jack. The NCE, the highest policy-making…
