More than 48 hours after a helicopter crash near Port Harcourt, Rivers State, the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) reports that no debris or trace of the three missing individuals has been found. The incident, involving a Sikorsky SK76 helicopter operated by Eastwind Aviation, has prompted an extensive search and rescue operation. In a statement released on Saturday, Bimbo Oladeji, Director of Public Affairs and Family Assistance at the NSIB,…

Ondo State Governor and gubernatorial candidate for the All Progressives Congress (APC), Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has pledged to build upon his administration’s achievements over the next four years if re-elected in the upcoming governorship election.  During a campaign tour at the Irele Multipurpose Hall and Civic Centre on Friday, the governor addressed community leaders, emphasising that his administration has made the security of lives and property a top priority. He stated…

The Governor of Niger State, Mohammed Umar Bago has officially approved a new minimum wage of N80,000 for workers in the state. This significant decision aims to enhance the living standards of employees and provide much-needed financial relief amidst rising economic challenges. In a statement released on friday, October 25, the governor highlighted the government’s commitment to improving the welfare of workers and ensuring that they receive fair compensation for…

Obasanjo decries Nigeria’s debt profile, demands fiscal prudence Former president, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has decried the size of debt being owned by the country, years after he left office in 2007. The former president, who recalled he left the nation with about $70 billion, including a $45 billion reserve and $25 billion in a designated “excess crude” account, stressing that there is an utmost need for the government to show…

President Bola Tinubu on Friday found himself in strange company when he met the 2023 Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar at the Jumat and wedding of the daughter of Senator Danjuma Goje, which took place at the National Mosque. While many expect some drama and shocking moments, the meeting however, went well and devoid of any controversy. The must have prompted Senior Special Assistant to President Bola…

Another two bodies of the passengers of the ill-fated helicopter that crashed in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital on Thursday have been found.The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) said on Friday that after an intensive search involving several agencies, they have found the remains of two of the passengers of the tragic eight-member voyage.New Daily Prime reported on Thursday that an helicopter, operated by East Wind Aviation and hired…

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), has arrested a man, Mr Adewunmi Taiwo, aged 45, for impersonating a LASTMA officer in Oshodi.For several months, the man had been posing as a LASTMA official to intimidate and extort funds from both commercial and private motorists in the vicinity until he was nabbed on Friday.LASTMA General Manager Mr Olalekan Bakare-Oki has confirmed the arrest.Operating a white Hiace Coaster Bus with the…

Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered an investigation into those responsible for the circulated publication that alleged ill-funding of policemen, describing it as malicious and misleading. In a statement released on Friday through the agency’s Facebook account, the force spokesperson, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, described the publication titled “Nigeria Police Force Faces Funding Scandal: N15,000 Allocation for 3 Months Sparks Corruption Concerns” as fake and inaccurate. Assistant Commissioner of Police…

The Kwara State Government, under the leadership of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, is set to launch a free screening exercise for hypertension and diabetes across all 16 Local Government Areas of the state. According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Health’s Press Secretary, Falade Gbenga, the week-long exercise will run from October 28 to November 3. The state Commissioner for Health, Amina Ahmed El-Imam, made this announcement during a…

The Nigerian Senate has approved 15 percent from the Consolidated Revenue Fund as source of funding for the newly created zonal development commissions by member-states.The approval followed consideration and adoption of the report of the Senate Committee on Special Duties on the bills establishing the commissions on Thursday.The lawmakers were earlier divided over the source of funding for the newly created zonal development commissions, which emerged during the clause-by-clause consideration…

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakuleyin, has emphasised the pressing need for government intervention regarding the issues faced by Almajiri and out-of-school children. He declared these matters to be national concerns that require immediate action from relevant authorities. Oba Olakunlehin stated this on Friday, during a courtesy visit paid to him by the Executive Secretary of the National Commission for Almajiri and Out-of-School Children Education, Dr. Muhammad Sani Idris…

A Nigerian Naval leading seaman (LS), simply identified as Akila has gunned down his colleague (name withheld) during an argument in Dansadau, Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State. According to SaharaReporters, the incident happened on Friday at about 6am. Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj. Gen. Edward Buba, has confirmed the incident. The two personnel, who were serving at Team 3, former Operation Hadarin Daji now newly named Operation…