An aide to the former governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha, has dispelled the rumours of his boss’ death, stressing that “the immediate past Senator representing Imo West Senatorial District is hale and hearty.” Ebere Nzeworji, in a statement issued in Abuja on Thursday, said, “a fake viral message has circulated on social media since the early evening of Wednesday, November 6, alleging that Okorocha had passed away in a…

The Kwara State Government has announced the temporary closure of Harmony Transport Services Ltd (HTSL), commonly known as Kwara Express. In a statement issued by Harmony Holdings, the government revealed on its Facebook page Thursday that it has commenced a comprehensive repositioning of the legacy company to enhance productivity, and efficiency, and contribute to economic development. The government further stated that this restructuring includes the full payment of exit benefits…

Former President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed his profound sorrow over the death of the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Taoreed Lagbaja. He praised him as a patriot and an exceptional officer who dedicated his service to the nation with the highest level of diligence. In a statement following the official announcement of General Lagbaja’s passing, the former president conveyed his deep shock at the news, stating that the nation…

Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, has commended the peaceful conduct of the United States presidential election, praising the efficient transmission and timely release of results. He called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to take inspiration from the US elections and adopt similar practices. In a statement shared on his X page on Thursday, Obi urged INEC to abandon outdated methods such as electoral malpractice, vote-buying,…

Nigeria was on Thursday plunged into darkness as the country’s national grid collapsed again. According to reports, the bulk power supply was disrupted around 11:20am on Thursday. This was confirmed on X by Nigeria National Grid via @NationalGridNgIt tweeted: “BREAKING: Another Grid Setback Experienced.” This is the second time the grid has collapsed this week and the twelveth time in the last eleven months. The development has stirred mixed reactions…

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has approved N80,000 minimum wage for those in the state workforce. The state’s Commissioner for Information and Civic Orientation, Dotun Oyelade, disclosed in a statement on Wednesday that the technical committee set up by the state government recommended the N80,000. He said, “The recommendation of the committee got approval from the governor for the implementation of the new salary scale. “This new scale will…

The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has attributed frequent grid collapses to vandalism and lack of maintenance in the past. Adelabu stressed that most 2024 incidents resulted from vandalism and theft of power equipment while receiving the report of the committee set up to address grid collapses in Abuja on Wednesday. He said a lack of good maintenance and external factors also contributed to the collapses. “The federal government is…

Alex Ogunshakin, a 41-year-old Nigerian, has been sentenced to 45 months in prison by a federal court in the United States. Ogunshakin was sentenced on October 31, 2024, in federal court in Omaha, Nebraska for conspiracy to commit wire fraud, according to US Attorney Susan Lehr. Ogunshakin was sentenced to a total of 45 months’ imprisonment. There is no parole in the federal system. After Ogunshakin’s release from prison, he…

A businessman, Ali Bukar Jidda, has been sentenced to six months in prison by the Borno State High Court with an option to pay a fine after being found guilty of a N1.1 million fraud. Justice Aisha Kumaliya presided over the case on Tuesday, where Jidda was convicted following his arraignment by the Maiduguri Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on a single charge of misappropriation…

Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa and candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the forthcoming November 16 election in Ondo State continued on Wednesday, with a visit to communities in Odigbo Local Government Area. During the visit, Governor Aiyedatiwa assured the community that his administration would elevate Ore’s status as the economic hub of the state. He pledged to incorporate their requests into the 2025 budget, emphasising that strategic planning would…

In mourning of the late Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has directed all officers and personnel of the Nigeria Police to wear black bands for the duration of the 7-day mourning period. Muyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer (PRO), shared this information in a statement on Thursday. President Bola Tinubu announced the passing of Lt. Gen. Lagbaja in a…

A 38-year-old suspect, Peter Samuel, has confessed to the killing of a commercial motorcyclist, popularly called Okada, Rafiu Akao, at Oke-Oyi town in Ilorin East Local Government Area of Kwara State. The incident occurred at Asunlere area of the town on November 4, 2024. In an interview with journalists after the suspect was paraded alongside four others involved in the incident by the state police commissioner, Victor Olaiya, the suspect…