The police on Monday said five people have been confirmed missing after two boats collided and capsized in the Imore area of Lagos State on Monday night. Lagos State Police Command spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, who confirmed the incidents on his X page said eleven other passengers, who sustained injuries during the mishap, were rescued by police officers and local divers who were mobilized to the scene. He added that efforts…

In a midnight attack, bandits killed two persons and abducted the district head, Alhaji Isah Daya, along with eight others in Kanya, a community in the Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State. The state Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Nafiu Abubakar, who confirmed the attack in a statement, stated that a combined security team led by the police has launched a manhunt to rescue the abducted district head…

Nigeria is expending more than N1 billion every month on electricity to power its airports, according to Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo. This revelation underscores the significant financial burden associated with maintaining airport operations in the country, where consistent power supply remains a persistent challenge. During a recent press briefing, Keyamo highlighted the critical need for improved energy solutions to enhance efficiency and reduce costs in the aviation sector. “The amount…

The Association of Nigerian Private Medical Practitioners has commended the House of Representatives for calling for the review of the price list for medicine and Medicare under the National Health Insurance Scheme. The association said the decision by the lower house is encouraging and will be beneficial to Nigerians if the drug pricing is reviewed. The House of Representatives had last Thursday urged its relevant committees to interface with the…

Rivers State Governor Siminialayi Fubara has urged his predecessor, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, to allow him to rule the state without interference. In an interview with ‘Politics Today’ as reported by The Nation, Fubara emphasised the importance of maintaining stability in the state, stating that there is no need for anyone to cause disruption. He praised the achievements of the Wike administration, noting that…

The Nigeria Communication Commission (NCC) has announced plans to sanction Starlink, the satellite internet provider, for raising subscription prices in Nigeria without the necessary approval. This development has sparked concerns among consumers and industry stakeholders about regulatory compliance in the telecommunications sector. The NCC’s intervention comes after numerous complaints from subscribers who noticed an unexpected increase in their monthly fees. The commission has emphasized that service providers are required to…

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has announced that 84 of its members died between May and August 2024, attributing their demise to economic hardship and unpaid salaries. Disclosing the sad development on Channels Television on Sunday, ASUU President, Prof. Emmanuel Osodeke said, “In the past three months, from May to August 2024, Nigerian universities lost 84 academics to death because of what our people are going through.” The…

Lawyer and activist Deji Adeyanju has declared his commitment to securing the release of popular musician Speed Darlington, emphasizing the importance of standing against oppression in all its forms. Adeyanju, known for his outspoken views on social justice, made headlines with his recent statement: “You can’t be singing against oppression and still be an oppressor.” The comment comes as Speed Darlington faces legal troubles that have raised questions about the…

In a significant shift in Nigeria’s petroleum supply chain, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has announced it will no longer act as a middleman between Dangote Refinery and fuel marketers. This decision raises concerns that consumers may soon face higher petrol prices. The NNPC’s exit from its intermediary role means that marketers will now purchase petrol directly from the Dangote Refinery, which is expected to streamline operations but could…

Bishop David Oyedepo, founder of Living Faith Church Worldwide, popularly known as Winners Chapel, announced on Sunday that the Federal Government has approved for the construction of an airstrip at Faith Tabernacle in Canaanland, Ota, Ogun State. This development is expected to enable direct flights from the church premises, significantly simplifying travel for the cleric and his congregation. In his announcement, Oyedepo expressed enthusiasm about the new facility, stating, “I…

In a bold move to protect the interests of local government employees, the Organised Labour in Nigeria, which includes the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), and the Nigerian Union of Pensioners (NUP), has urgently appealed to the Federal Government not to delegate the payment of salaries to local governments. The unions, operating under the Joint Action Committee (JAC), have proposed a comprehensive…

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has expressed grave concerns about the escalating crisis in Rivers State, urging President Bola Tinubu to take immediate action to resolve the deepening conflict between the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara. The senator’s statement, delivered through her media aide Israel Arogbonlo, highlights the urgent need for federal intervention in a situation that she argues could have dire consequences…