The Kogi State Government has announced a ban on all public rallies and gatherings, citing security reports that indicate potential threats to public peace. Additionally, the government has suspended fishing activities in certain areas, following deadly clashes linked to the practice. The announcement, made in a statement by the Commissioner for Information, Kingsley Fanwo, on Monday, March 31, was issued in response to growing intelligence suggesting that some individuals were…

Following the lynching of 16 travelling Northern hunters by a mob in Uromi, Edo State last Thursday, residents in communities around Old Ilushi Road, Opere, and Good Will Junction in the town have fled for fear of reprisals by aggrieved relations of the slain men and arrests by security agents. According to a Vanguard report, the residents of Uromi and environs have also stopped going to their farms, with many…

Vice President Kashim Shettima has urged Nigerians to uphold unity, peaceful coexistence, and tolerance as key values for national progress, drawing inspiration from the lessons of Ramadan. Speaking in Maiduguri, Borno State, during a luncheon with state elders and his former schoolmates in celebration of Eid-El-Fitr, Shettima emphasised the importance of collective harmony. Represented by Abdulkadir Rahis, the member representing Maiduguri Metropolitan Constituency in the House of Representatives, the Vice…

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, paid a condolence visit to his Kano State counterpart, Abba Yusuf, on Monday following the tragic killing of 16 Kano-bound travellers in Uromi, Edo State. Arriving at the Kano Government House around noon, Okpebholo was warmly received by Yusuf and other top government officials. During the visit, he expressed deep sorrow over the incident, which saw members of a local vigilante group mistakenly attack the…

The National Association of University Students (NAUS) has hailed Prince Idowu Ilara FSM, the CEO of 3Way Communication (3WC), for his outstanding contributions to educational advancement and youth empowerment in Nigeria. During the 29th Convocation Ceremony of Ekiti State University (EKSU), Prince Idowu Ilara, an accomplished alumnus and influential business leader, showcased his commitment to fostering academic excellence by offering Mr. Emmanuel Falowo—the Best Graduating Student from the Faculty of…

The Federal Government has announced the closure of the Independence Bridge (Marina bound) starting April 1, 2024, for essential maintenance and rehabilitation work. The closure is expected to last until the end of May 2025. Mrs Olukorede Kesha, the Federal Controller of Works in Lagos, confirmed the development in a statement issued on Monday. The closure will specifically affect traffic traveling from Ahmadu Bello Way and Adeola Odeku towards Marina,…

The Nigerian electricity sector experienced a slowdown in the fourth quarter of 2024, with the electricity production index falling by 1.64% year-on-year, according to data from the Central Bank of Nigeria. This marks a notable reversal from the 5.55% growth recorded in the third quarter (Q3 2024). Despite the decline in production, electricity generation showed a slight improvement. The average estimated generation rose by 2.34%, increasing to 4,206.50 megawatts per…

The Osun State Government has issued a strong warning to traditional rulers in the communities of Ifon, Ilobu, and Erin-Osun, threatening dethronement if communal clashes continue to erupt within their domains. Governor Ademola Adeleke delivered the cautionary message on Monday, following reports of renewed tensions in these historically conflict-prone areas. In a statement signed by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, the governor condemned any attempts to exploit the recent relaxation of…

President Bola Tinubu has extended the tenure of Kemi Nanna Nandap as the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) until December 31, 2026. The announcement was made in a statement released by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to Tinubu on Information & Strategy on Monday. Nandap, who began her career with the NIS on October 9, 1989, was appointed Comptroller-General on March 1, 2024, with her initial tenure set to…

….Total recoveries now ₦50.1bn The House of Representatives has announced that it has recovered an additional $14.2 million (N21.4 billion) from four oil and gas companies as part of its ongoing investigation into financial discrepancies in the sector being conducted by its Public Accounts Committee (PAC.) The spokesperson for the House, Akin Rotimi, Jr, announced this in a statement on Sunday. The Reps’ spokesperson recalled that the Committee had earlier…

A bill seeking to stop persons above 60 years from vying for election to the offices of the Nigerian President and state governor currently on the floor of the House of Representatives, has been dividing Nigerians. The bill, which was sponsored by Ikenga Ugochinyere, a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) lawmaker representing Ideato North South Federal Constituency of Imo State passed second reading at the green chamber on Thursday. The magnitude…

The Nigerian military has vowed that the people that killed 16 Northern hunters in Edo State, last week would be fished out and prosecuted. Condemning Sunday’s barbaric act, the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, vowed that the perpetrators would be brought to justice. This comes as the state government said, that Governor Monday Okpehbolo had reached out to the victims’ families, the Hausa community leaders in the…