Former candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 presidential election, Peter Obi, has commended Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation over the latest success on the newly launched Port Harcourt Refinery. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that after several setbacks, the refinery, located in Rivers State, commenced production of fuel. The fuel production plant would start with 60,000 […]
Operatives of the Enugu State Police Command have arrested two suspects for alleged kidnap and murder of a 70-year-old woman. It was gathered that Mr. Ikechukwu Okoye, and his girlfriend, Juliet Ogbodo, residing in Onuorie-Obuno, Nkanu West Local Government Area of the state, were accused of killing one Mrs. Mary Nwatu, in September, 2024. INFORMATION […]
The Zamfara State Police Command has arrested a 58-year-old Algerian national for alleged involvement in transborder arms trafficking. The Algerian national was apprehended at the Illela border point, as confirmed by Mohammed Dalijan, the Zamfara Commissioner of Police, during a press briefing in Gusau on Tuesday. The suspected Algerian confessed to the police that he […]
Oyo State Police Command has arraigned 10 traders before an Iyaganku Magistrate’s Court, for allegedly tampering with post-paid analogue meters, property of the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company. The defendants are identified as Olalere Alabi, 45; Segun Adesokan, 42; Rabiu Ishola, 42; Kabir Sanusi, 45; and Sunday Odunlade, 48. Others are Ayo Suicide, 40; Femi Odogwu, […]
The Federal Government has said that the country needs $10 billion investment in the power sector within five to ten years to achieve a 24-hour electricity supply. The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, disclosed this when the Director General of the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC), Dr Jobson Ewalefoh, paid him a visit in Abuja […]
Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has described the ongoing case between socialite, Idris Okuneye and the Federal Government, as an institutional issue facing the country. Recall that the controversial cross-dresser, popularly known as Bobrisky has been facing series of allegations, following his jail time over naira abuse. He was overheard in a leaked audio message, […]
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, has arrested two men in Abuja for allegedly involving in money laundering and internet-related crimes. The suspects, identified as Joshua Ndu and Michael Uchenna were apprehended at Al-Gamji Estate in the Guzape axis of the Federal Capital Territory. It was gathered that valuable items, such as Mercedes Benz E350 […]
Gunmen suspected to kidnappers have abducted the parish priest of St. Theresa’s Catholic Parish, Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Azubuike, in the Obollo community, Isiala Mbano Local Government Area of Imo State. It was gathered that the incident happened on Tuesday, when the cleric was returning to his parish from an assignment. This was contained in a […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reportedly decorated the acting Chief of Army Staff, Olufemi Oluyede, as Lieutenant General. A source on Tuesday, told PUNCH that the short ceremony took place in the President’s office complex at the State House, Abuja. He said: “President Tinubu decorates acting Chief of Army Staff, Oluyede, as Lt. General.” Advertisement […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the immediate release of all minors arrested for allegedly participating in #Endbadgovernance protests. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, made the announcement, during a press conference with State House correspondents in Aso Rock Villa, Abuja, on Monday. President also directed the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and […]