The 34 members of House of Representatives who sponsored the rejected bill to amend the 1999 Constitution to provide for a six-year single term for the president have resolved to reintroduce the bill. The bill sought the introduction of a six-year single term for the president, governors and local government chairmen, zonal rotation of presidential and governorship seats, as well as holding all elections in one day. But the bill…

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has said that the ongoing repairs of the transmission line of Ahoada-Yenagoa has been disrupted by vandals. The announcement noted that about three towers were pulled down and one-third of conductors were equally stolen. Local security personnel have been deployed to Ula Ikata in Ahoada East Local Government Area to secure the site until repairs are completed. According to TCN, efforts to replace the…

The Middle-Belt Forum has commended the leadership qualities of Seyi Tinubu, stating that his record of inclusivity and empowerment mirrors that of his father, President Bola Tinubu. In a statement, the group emphasized that Sey Tinubu’s efforts in fostering unity among various tribes and religions in Lagos make him uniquely positioned to govern a state characterized by its diversity. The forum noted, “Only a detribalized and accommodating individual like Seyi…

Armed bandit leader, Jiya Turji, has reportedly received a ransom payment of N6 million from residents of Sardauna village in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State. Intelligence sources disclosed that the payment was made by the villagers to secure the release of five of their community members who had been abducted by Turji’s gang during an earlier attack. According to locals, the ransom negotiations were intense, with the…

The Enugu State Police Command has arrested a 33-year-old man, Ikechukwu Okoye, and his 39-year-old girlfriend, Juliet Ogbodo, for allegedly kidnapping and murdering a 70-year-old woman, Mrs. Mary Nwatu. The command’s spokesperson, DSP Daniel Ndukwe, In a statement issued Thursday night, disclosed that the arrest was carried out by the command’s Anti-Kidnapping Tactical Squad following credible intelligence. Ndukwe said the suspects, both from Onuorie-Obuno in Akpugo Community, Nkanu West Local…

The Police, on Thursday, shed light on the circumstances surrounding the death of the United States returnee, who was found dead in a hotel room in Ogun State. The visiting US-based 51-year-old Sunday Abidoye’s lifeless body was discovered at the Creestar Hotel room, GRA, Sagamu, on Wednesday. In a statement by its spokesperson, SP Omolola Odutola on Thursday, the Ogun State command said it found nine different drugs and medications…

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has issued a stern warning to dispatch and mail riders, emphasising strict adherence to traffic regulations.  Adebayo Taofiq, LASTMA Director of Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department in a statement said this came during a courtesy visit by the National Union of Dispatch Riders and Mail Operators of Nigeria (NUDRMON) to LASTMA’s General Manager, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, at the agency’s Oshodi office. The meeting focused…

The Bank of Industry (BoI) has revealed plans to disburse N120 billion to two million micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) across Nigeria by the end of 2024. This initiative forms part of the bank’s ongoing strategy to stimulate economic growth by providing affordable capital to businesses. BoI provides loans to MSMEs at single-digit interest rates, offering a significant contrast to the 35% interest rates charged by commercial banks, particularly…

The National Sports Commission (NSC) has officially announced Enugu State as the host for the 23rd edition of the National Sports Festival (NSF) in 2026. The decision was revealed by the NSC Director-General, Bukola Olopade, in a statement on Friday, November 22 in Abuja. Olopade explained that the selection of Enugu followed a competitive bidding process, with the state emerging as the top contender. He expressed confidence that Enugu will…

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has instructed electricity distribution companies (Discos) to immediately downgrade customers in the Band A category if they are unable to meet the promised 20 hours of power supply. This directive was issued by the Commissioner for Licensing and Legal Affairs at NERC, Dafe Apkeneye, during an appearance on Channels Television’s Morning Brief on Friday. Apkeneye explained that if a Disco cannot deliver the promised…

 In a strategic effort to boost Nigeria’s automotive sector, the Director-General of the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), Joseph Osanipin, paid a courtesy visit to the Minister of State, Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment (FMITI), Senator John Owan Enoh.  The meeting, held at the Ministry’s headquarters in Abuja, aimed to foster collaboration and chart a progressive path for the industry’s growth. During the meeting, Mr Osanipin…

The Kwara State Government has expressed concerns over rising cases of student loitering during school hours and unruly behaviour among the students in the state capital, Ilorin.  This was highlighted during an unscheduled visit by the Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, Hajia Sa’adatu Modibbo Kawu, to Government Day Secondary School, Adeta, and Government High School, Adeta. The Commissioner in a statement by Peter Amogbonjaye, the Press Secretary of…