Day: September 16, 2024

PDP Governorship Candidate Ighodalo, Demands N20bn from Oshiomhole for Defamation of Character

Dr. Asue Ighodalo, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for the September 21 Edo State governorship election, has demanded N20 billion in damages from Adams Oshiomhole, a prominent figure in the All Progressives Congress (APC) and a sitting senator. This comes after Oshiomhole allegedly made defamatory statements against Ighodalo during a political rally in Benin […]

Borno Flood: President Tinubu Arrives Maiduguri

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has arrived in Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State, to express his condolences to the government and people of the state following the recent flood disaster. The flood, which occurred last Tuesday morning, displaced numerous residents and caused significant property damage in the Fori, Galtimari, Gwange, and Bulabulin areas. The disaster […]

EFCC Apprehends Five Chinese Nationals for Illegal Mining in Akwa Ibom State

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested five Chinese nationals suspected of engaging in illegal mining activities in Akwa Ibom State. The arrests took place in Ndito-Eka-Iba village, located in Ibeno Local Government Area, according to EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale. The suspects, identified as Zhon Qinping, Li Yi, Xie Bin, Chen Mou Zhou, […]

Over 110m Nigerians Issued National Identification Number – DG NIMC

The Director General of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), Abisoye Coker-Odusote, announced that over 110 million Nigerians have now been issued a National Identification Number (NIN). Speaking on Monday in Abuja during the 6th National Identity Day, themed “Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) – Enabling Access to Services,” Coker-Odusote highlighted the progress made in the […]

Nigerians Join Other Activists to Mobilize for Worldwide Fossil Fuel Phase-Out

Climate activists across Nigeria and 49 other countries are organizing more than 150 events, calling on their governments to swiftly implement a fast, fair, and well-funded phase-out of fossil fuels to prevent further climate catastrophe. Nigeria and Kenya are leading the movement in Africa, with each country hosting more than 10 actions. Overall, over 70 […]

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