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Stephen Angbulu, Adebayo, Folorunsho-Francis, Godwin Isenyo, Chima Azubuike, Tukur Muntari, Samuel Ese and Ikenna ObianeriKindly share this story: The governors of the 19 northern states on Monday called for the diversification of energy following persistent blackouts in 17 states of the region recently. Apart from Niger and Kwara, 17 states in the North are without…

“Upon completion of the investigation, appropriate legal action will be taken,” the police said in a statement on Monday. The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested a lawmaker for assaulting a driver in the nation’s capital Police spokesperson for the Command, Josephine Adeh, confirmed that Alex Mascot Ikwechegh “is at the Maitama Police…

The ruling Peoples Democratic Party has accused the Osun State chapter of the All Progressive Congress (APC) of supporting Thor’s Explorations Limited at a time the state government is fighting to secure Osun financial interest in the Segilola Gold project. In a statement by its State Chairman, Hon Sunday Bisi, the party commended the Minister…

Governor Ademola Adeleke has commended progress so far recorded in the state’s dispute with Thor’s Explorations Limited, affirming that mediation so far have confirmed the reality of most demands by the state government. Responding after receiving preliminary report from the state team led by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Mining and Mineral Matters,…

A coalition of Nigerian youth, student, and civil society organizations has demanded the immediate removal of Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun, citing recent incidents of alleged police brutality under his leadership. The group’s demands follow the arrest and reported mistreatment of Peace Corps of Nigeria (PCN) Commandant Dickson Akoh, along with other officers, which…

Lagos State Police has arrested a 33-year-old woman, who allegedly stole jewellery worth over $60,000 from her employer, after working as a maid for less than 24 hours, in what investigators believe is part of a larger criminal operation. Ms Alice Udey, who goes by several other fake names, was taken into custody at the…

The Authority says wooden boats account for the majority of accidents on the waterways nationwide. The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has said that it was moving towards phasing out wooden boats on inland waterways The Managing Director of NIWA, Bola Oyebamiji, made this known to Editors at the weekend during an interaction in Lagos….

There are indications that the Nigerian Army may be currently experiencing an acute shortage of manpower, due to the high number of those who voluntarily retired. It was gathered that one of the units badly hit by the development was the Mechanical Engineering Corps. The PUNCH had reported that over 1,008 soldiers resigned from the…

…as glowing tributes trail late A’Ibom First Lady Governments of Akwa Ibom and Abia States have forged a collaboration in the area of road infrastructure towards ensuring that roads linking the two neighbouring states are in top shape, while promoting existing economic ties between their people. The understanding was reached during a condolence visit by…

Preston Paris, a young Black man from a family that traditionally votes for Democrats, will cast his ballot for Donald Trump in his first presidential election on 5 November. Paris says many people expect him to vote automatically for Kamala Harris, a fellow African American, and treat him as if he’s mad for not doing…