The chief of staff to Kwara State governor, Prince Abdul Kadir Mahe, is dead. Mahe, a Prince of Ilorin Emirate and retired permanent secretary, died on Saturday morning. The news of Mahe’s death was confirmed in a statement signed by the governor’s chief press secretary, Rafiu Ajakaye. The statement read: “In total submission to the will of Allaah, we regret to announce the passing of the Chief of Staff to His Excellency, Prince Abdul Kadir Mahe. “He died this morning, December 28, 2024, as has been destined by Allah. “The late CoS will be buried today at his residence…
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Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun has said that police officers found guilty of using his name to extort Nigerians will face severe punishment. ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, Force Public Relations Officer, said this in a statement on Saturday while lamenting the persistent unprofessional conduct of some officers which, according to him, is undermining the standards and reputation of the Force. “Despite repeated warnings and disciplinary actions taken against those exposed, some officers are still engaging in these shameful acts that erode public trust.” He noted that such officers also invoked the name of the Inspector General of Police…
A senior Azerbaijani officials have confirmed that an Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash near Aktau, Kazakhstan, was caused by a Russian Pantsir-S missile system. According to the official, the aircraft, en route from Baku to Grozny, had its communications paralyzed by Russian electronic warfare, disappearing from radars until it was over the Caspian Sea. The crash claimed 38 lives, with 29 survivors currently. Investigations are ongoing, though initial Russian claims blamed a bird collision. The Kremlin has declined to comment further, urging patience for investigative results. A video footage of the crash site showed shrapnel damage to the wreckage. Russia’s…
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, on Sunday visited Ilorin, Kwara State, over the death of 35-year-old Jimoh Abdulquadri reportedly killed by the police. Jimoh was said to have been tortured to death by some policemen at the commend on Saturday. According to an investigation, Jimoh of Balogun Fulani community in Erubu, reportedly died in police custody in questionable circumstances. Addressing Balogun Fulani, the traditional ruler of the community, Egbetokun pleaded with the entire community especially the youths not to take the law into their own hands. He stated that he had directed a thorough investigation into the…
The Federal Government has declared Wednesday 25th, Thursday 26th of December 2024, and Wednesday 1st January, 2025 as public holidays to celebrate Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year respectively. The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary, Dr Magdalene Ajani, extended warm greetings to all Nigerians, urging them to use the festive period to reflect on the values of love, peace, and unity that the season signifies. Dr. Tunji-Ojo emphasised the importance of the season as a time to foster harmony and…
Manchester United crashed to a humiliating 3-0 home defeat to Bournemouth on Sunday as Ruben Amorim lost for the fourth time in his nine games in charge of the troubled Old Trafford club. The United manager, who once again left Marcus Rashford out of his squad, is set for a miserable Christmas following the worst result of his brief reign. Languishing in 13th place, United have suffered four defeats in nine matches in all competitions since Amorim arrived from Sporting Lisbon in November to replace the sacked Erik ten Hag. United’s second successive loss after their League Cup exit…
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved contracts for the engineering, procurement, and construction of new substations under the Presidential Power Initiative (PPI) to bolster Nigeria’s power sector. The council approved the contracts during its meeting on Monday in Abuja. Speaking to journalists after the meeting, Adebayo Adelabu, minister of power, said the contracts — worth approximately €161 million — would enable upgrades of 14 existing substations and the establishment of 21 new ones across the country. He said the project is aimed at increasing the national electricity supply. “The approval marks a crucial step in delivering on President…
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Nwakuche Ndidi as the Acting Controller-General of the Nigerian Correctional Service. His appointment follows the expiration of the tenure of the current CG, Haliru Nababa. Nababa was appointed by former President Muhammadu Buhari on February 18, 2021. In a statement on Friday, the Secretary of the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire, and Immigration Board, Ja’afaru Ahmed, said Ndidi’s appointment takes effect from December 15, 2024. Ahmed stated, “The President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has graciously approved the appointment of Nwakuche Sylvester Ndidi as Acting Controller-General of the Nigerian Correctional…
President Bola Tinubu will present the 2025 budget to the joint assembly of the National Assembly next Tuesday, December 17. This was disclosed by the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, during a plenary session on Thursday. Akpabio announced that the budget presentation will take place at the House of Representatives’ chamber. President Tinubu had earlier submitted the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework and Fiscal Strategy Paper for 2025-2027 to both the Senate and the House of Representatives last Tuesday. The Senate Committee on Finance, National Planning, and Economic Affairs has been directed to consider the MTEF/FSP documents and report within one week.…
In a major political decision, Kano state Governor Alh. Abba Kabir Yusuf as announced a reshuffle of the state executive council to effect pragmatic political realignment of his administration. In a statement issued by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin-Tofa, on Thursday, Governor Yusuf disclosed that the first major rejig of his cabinet takes immediate effect. According to the statement, Governor Yusuf maintained the much awaited decision finally came to enable uptimum performance that will drive more dividend of democracy to the good people of Kano state. Those affected by the major shake up are the Chief of Staff,…
The national grid has collapsed for the 12th time in 2024. A tweet via the official handle of Nigeria’s National Grid confirmed that the grid collapsed at about 2:09 pm on Wednesday. “The major grid setback has occurred and the restoration is to commence,” the handler wrote. The development was also confirmed in a statement by Jos Disco to its customers. The utility company, however, said the grid collapsed around 1: 33 PM today, leading to the loss of power supply to its feeders. “We hope to restore normal power supply to our esteemed customers as soon as the…
An Allied Air Cargo aircraft on Wednesday suffered a tyre burst causing it to skid the Runway 22 at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja on Wednesday. The plane with registration number 5N-JRT had five passengers on board, Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) said in a statement. FAAN spokesperson, Obiageli Orah, said the passengers were rescued and taken to the hospital for medical attention. She explained that the airport has temporarily shut down the runway following the incident. The incident was said to have caused significant disruptions, with several departures delayed as authorities work to clear the…
The United States has announced a $10 million reward for information leading to the arrest of Guan Tianfeng, a 30-year-old Chinese hacker accused of cybercrimes targeting computer firewalls. Guan is believed to reside in China’s Sichuan Province. The indictment, unsealed on Tuesday, charges Guan with conspiracy to commit computer fraud and wire fraud. According to the U.S. Treasury Department, Guan worked for Sichuan Silence Information Technology Co Ltd, which has also been sanctioned for its role in facilitating the alleged cyberattacks. Guan and his associates reportedly exploited vulnerabilities in firewalls developed by the UK-based cybersecurity company Sophos Ltd. The…
The Federal Government has said that security operatives have arrested 10 persons on INTERPOL’s watch list while entering Nigeria, within the space of just one week. Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo revealed this in Abuja when President Bola Ahmed Tinubu inaugurated the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) Technology Innovation Complex on Tuesday. “In the last couple of days, there were 10 people who were on the INTERPOL and immigration wanted list who were apprehended in one week,” the minister said as quoted by TheCable. “Before now, those people would have entered Nigeria, causing terror. But we have now told them…
The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has denied opposing the four tax reform bills, which are currently before the National Assembly. Mohammed Bello Shehu, Chairman, RMAFC gave the clarification in Abuja at a press conference, adding that the position paper of the commission on the reform bills sent to the National Assembly was misinterpreted by a section of the media, who reported that the RMAFC is against the bills. According to him, “The bill for some reason, has sparked intense debates within the last few weeks, with the contentious issue of Value Added Tax (VAT) allocation and…
The coalition of health sector unions in Lagos State on Wednesday began a three-day warning strike over the non-implementation of adjustments to the Consolidated Health Salary Structure (CONHESS). The unions include the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM), Nigeria Union of Allied Health Professionals (NUAHP), the Medical and Health Workers Union of Nigeria (MHWUN) and the Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU). Oloruntoba Odumosu, Secretary of NANNM, in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), insisted that the strike would hold following the expiration of an ultimatum issued by the unions. Odumosu disclosed that a meeting…
The Chairman of Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has lauded Ghana’s electoral system for its innovative practices and political stability, which contributed to the smooth conduct of its 2024 presidential election. Former Ghanaian President John Mahama emerged victorious in the election held on Saturday, December 7, 2024. His main challenger, Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia, conceded defeat in a statement where he congratulated Mahama, the candidate of the National Democratic Congress. “The people of Ghana have spoken, and they have voted for change at this time. We respect this with all humility,” Bawumia said. According to…
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Ghana’s President-elect John Dramani Mahama on his victory in the December 7 general election. In a telephone call to Mahama, Tinubu hoped that Mahama’s ascension to power for the second time would further bring stability to the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). According to a statement by presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu commended the people of Ghana for their commitment to democracy, which was demonstrated through the peaceful and successful conduct of both the presidential and parliamentary elections. He applauded Ghanaians for demonstrating again to the world that democracy is the preferred…
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, have arrested a suspected drug trafficker, Egwu Phillip Inya who claims to be a building engineer, while attempting to take delivery of illicit consignments concealed in pressure machines imported from South Africa. The 42-year-old Egwu was arrested on Monday 2nd December 2024 at Okeyson Motor Park Enugu when he showed up to collect three units of pressure machines inside which were hidden parcels of Loud, a synthetic strain of cannabis, weighing 7.40 kilograms. SolaceBase reports that the consignments had arrived the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, MMIA Ikeja Lagos import shed…
The Federal Government has told the public to disregard a purported list of ambassadorial nominees which has gone viral on some social media platforms, describing it as fake. Acting spokesperson, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, stated this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. It cautioned the general public “to kindly disregard the fake list of ambassadorial nominees, which is currently in circulation on some social media platforms.” The statement added that the appointment of ambassadors is at the discretion of the President, adding that no such appointment has been made. “The Ministry wishes to state unequivocally…