FG Resumes Construction of Abandoned Kafin Zaki Dam after 40 years
The Hadeja-Jama’are River Basin Development Authority has restarted construction of the Kafin Zaki dam project, in Ningi Local Government Area of Bauchi State abandoned for over 40 years. The Authority’s…
From Payments to Banking: Flutterwave Gets Regulatory Nod for Full Financial Services
Flutterwave has secured regulatory approval from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to provide banking services in Nigeria. The Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Flutterwave, Olugbenga Agboola, disclosed this…
Nasarawa Police Rescues Three-Day-Old Baby, Arrests Two Female Suspects
The Police Command in Nasarawa State says it has successfully rescued a three-day-old abducted baby and arrested two suspects in connection with the crime. SP Ramhan Nansel, Police Public Relations…
MEDL Staff Electrocuted During Alleged Unauthorised Repair in Enugu
…Company begins probe The MainPower Electricity Distribution Limited (MEDL) in Enugu State has confirmed the electrocution of one of its staff, Mr. Issac Dike, a linesman attached to its Ogui…
“Democracy Kills”: Burkina Faso’s Traoré Rejects Elections Amid Rising Civilian Deaths
Burkina Faso’s military leader, who seized power in a coup in September 2022, told journalists that “people need to forget about democracy” and that “democracy kills”, the latest sign he…
At Easter, Tinubu lauds Nigerians for resilience, urges unity
I rejoice with Nigerians at home and abroad as we cAt Easter, Tinubu lauds Nigerians for resilience, urges unityelebrate another Easter. To Christians in Nigeria and around the world, the Easter…
Explainer: Why Tinubu could not arrive Jos early to comfort Jos killing victims
President Tinubu’s itinerary for Thursday included two main engagements: receiving the Chadian President, Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno, and proceeding to Iperu, Ogun State. It was Itno’s visit that delayed the…
Plateau must never bleed again: APC National Chairman, Yilwatda, hails Tinubu’s compassionate visit, demands decisive action against killers
Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has commended the visit of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to Plateau State to commiserate with the government and people…
APC backs INEC on ADC faction derecognition, cites court ruling
The All Progressives Congress (APC) says INEC’s decision to derecognise David Mark-led African Democratic Congress (ADC) faction complies with a court judgment. APC National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, said…
Planned voter revalidation: Good policy, wrong timing – Yiaga Africa
A civil society organisation (CSO), Yiaga Africa, has described the planned voter revalidation exercise by Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as a good policy but coming at a wrong time….
