Civil Servants Arrested for Pension Fraud to Face Court – Otti
In a bold move against corruption, the Abia State government is stepping up efforts to combat pension fraud involving civil servants. Governor Alex Otti recently revealed that multiple suspects in a pension fraud scheme have been arrested and will soon face court proceedings. Some of these individuals are currently living outside Nigeria, and the state […]
Police Inspector Killed, Two Chinese Nationals and Nigerian Kidnapped in Cross River
In a tragic incident on Thursday evening, a police inspector was shot and killed during an attack at a quarry site in Cross River State, Nigeria. The attack occurred at the Marksino quarry camp in Akamkpa Local Government Area. Armed men, believed to be dressed in military camouflage, invaded the site, taking the life of […]
IGP Directs Police to Wear Black Bands for 7 Days in Honor of Lagbaja’s death
The Nigeria Police Force has been directed by the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, to wear black bands for seven days to honor the late Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, who passed away after a brief illness. This directive aims to show respect for Lagbaja’s bravery, commitment, and efforts in fighting […]
Governor Bago of Niger State Donates ₦100 Million to Build Hostels at FUT Minna
In a significant step to improve student welfare, Governor Umaru Bago of Niger State recently donated ₦100 million to the Federal University of Technology (FUT), Minna. This funding, handed over to the university’s Governing Council, will support the construction of new hostels, providing much-needed accommodation for students. The donation was formally presented at the Government […]
Putin Expresses Willingness to Hold Talks with Trump Following His Election Victory
Russian President Vladimir Putin recently extended congratulations to Donald Trump on his US election win, saying he’s ready for open talks with the newly elected leader. During a speech at the Valdai forum in Sochi, Putin commended Trump’s courage, referencing his calm response during a security incident at a Pennsylvania campaign rally. When asked if […]
Ekiti State Grants Licenses to Investors for Local Electricity Generation and Distribution
Ekiti State is taking a big step towards achieving energy independence with a new initiative that promises better power supply and management. Recently, the state government granted licenses to 14 investors in the electricity sector to help generate and distribute electricity across Ekiti. Here’s what this means: The licenses have been given to: This setup […]