The recent explosion in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State, has sparked concern and demands for action from President Bola Tinubu. The explosion, which occurred on Tuesday night, resulted in the tragic loss of two lives and left around 80 others injured. Numerous buildings, vehicles, and properties were also damaged in the blast. Expressing his…
France is currently facing a shortage of workers across 38 occupations, spanning various sectors such as construction, healthcare, IT, engineering, agriculture, and manufacturing. Despite a job vacancy rate of 2.4% in 2023, these occupations continue to experience a deficit of skilled workers, according to a report from the European Labour Authority (EURES). The EURES report…
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has called for a crucial meeting with the Force Management Team and Tactical Squads to address the rising concerns about insecurity across Nigeria. Reports from Daily Trust indicate that bandits have been invading homes and abducting residents, leading to a surge in tension. The situation escalated when…
The Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation is embroiled in a growing scandal that now involves allegations against the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila. According to a leaked memo obtained by Economic Confidential, Gbajabiamila reportedly approved the suspended Minister, Betta Edu, to withdraw 3 billion naira from the COVID-19 Palliative Fund…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is currently questioning Moheeba Farida Dankaka, the Executive Chairman of the Federal Character Commission (FCC), regarding an alleged certificate scandal. According to Sahara Reporters, Dankaka is currently undergoing interrogation at the EFCC Headquarters in Abuja. The EFCC is examining various documents related to forgery and the submission of…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced its intention to conduct direct primaries to select its candidate for the forthcoming Edo governorship election scheduled for September 21. Duro Meseko, the APC Deputy National Publicity Secretary, revealed this decision following a consultative meeting with Edo stakeholders at the party’s national secretariat in Abuja. He emphasized the…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has announced the discovery of a significant number of illegal refineries and pipeline connections in the Niger Delta region over the past week. According to the NNPCL’s official statement released on Tuesday, a total of 83 illegal refineries and 15 unauthorized pipeline connections were uncovered in the region….
The Minority caucus of the House of Representatives has called for the imposition of sanctions against judges involved in delivering controversial judgments that led to the removal of several former lawmakers from Plateau State. In a statement issued by the Minority Leader, Kingsley Chinda of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) representing Rivers State, the caucus…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Peter Obi of the Labour Party have attributed the surge in kidnappings and insecurity in Nigeria to the worsening hunger and poverty experienced under President Bola Tinubu’s leadership. In a series of statements, both politicians condemned the escalating incidents of kidnapping and insecurity,…
The Lagos State Physical Planning Permit Authority (LASPPPA) announced on Tuesday that it had sealed over 700 buildings due to various violations in 2023. Mr. Kehinde Osinaike, the General Manager of LASPPPA, disclosed this during an enforcement operation across Ikeja Local Government area. Osinaike emphasized that the authority’s actions were aimed at preventing building collapses…