TCN two towers has been destroyed by vandals
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), says two of its towers, T193 and T194, along the Damaturu -Maiduguri 330 Kilo Volt (KV Single Circuit) transmission line have again been destroyed by vandals. Its Manager Public Affairs, Mrs Ndidi Mbah, in a statement yesterday said the incident happened at about 10:15 p.m. on Tuesday night, when […]
The Federal Government to train Nigerians in data protection
The Federal Government will train and certify 1,000 Nigerians and 10,000 public servants in data protection next month to enhance the nation’s capacity in data management and privacy. Commissioner of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), Dr. Vincent Olatunji, who told this to newsmen yesterday in Abuja, noted that while this training typically costs around […]
The Nigerian Police warns against planned protest today
The Nigerian Police Force has warned against planned demonstrations by certain individuals and groups to hold protests in several parts of the country today, Democracy Day. The Force also placed its Zonal Assistant Inspectors General of Police and State Command Commissioners of Police on red alert, directing that they should “collaborate with other security agencies […]
The Military to parade at Eagles Square Abuja on Democracy Day
The Federal Government has announced a military parade would be held to mark this year’s Democracy Day tomorrow Wednesday at Eagle Square, Abuja. The events, which also commemorate the 25 years of democracy, would be preceded by a symposium at the State House, to be followed by a youth conference in Abuja. A statement by […]
FG warns hotels in Nigeria not to harbour underage girls
The Federal Government has warned hoteliers across the country not to harbour teenagers and underage girls in their facilities or risk being sanctioned. The Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, read the riot acts on Saturday at the ‘Unlock Training and Grants’ ceremony, which saw 200 young entrepreneurs receive N100m. The Minister who said hoteliers […]
Super Eagles drop from third to fourth in Group C of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers
The Super Eagles dropped from third to fourth in Group C of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers without kicking a ball after Benin Republic’s 1-0 win over Rwanda in their third game of the group on Thursday. Led by former Super Eagles coach Genort Rohr, Benin leapfrogged Nigeria and South Africa and moved to second […]
Presidency denies N105,000 pay as Labour awaits new wage
The Presidency has denied reports that the Federal Government was proposing N105,000 as the new minimum wage. The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, described the report as false. The report followed the presentation of the cost implications of implementing a new national minimum wage to President Bola Tinubu at […]
Eight Dead, Dozens Hospitalized in Morocco After Consuming Homemade Liquor
Eight people have died and dozens more have been hospitalized after consuming homemade liquor in the town of Sidi Allal Tazi, located about 100 kilometers north of Rabat, according to the Moroccan health ministry. The regional health directorate reported that the fatalities resulted from “serious complications from poisoning,” linked to the ingestion of methanol, a […]
Lack of Crude Supply Halts Funding for Nigerian Modular Refineries
International financiers poised to fund the construction of approximately 20 modular refineries in Nigeria have withheld their financial support, citing the lack of guarantees for crude oil supply to these facilities once they are completed. This development poses a significant setback for Nigeria’s efforts to boost its domestic refining capacity and reduce its dependence on […]
Minister of works in shock as Vandalization continues
Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi has expressed shock that reports of vandalization are still being recorded despite the presence of the private security outfit deployed by the Federal Ministry of Works to man the area. The reaction followed the minister’s receipt of a report on the activities of vandals of the expansion joints on […]
