The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has announced plans to revoke the licences of bad drivers as part of measures to reduce road crashes in the country. The FRSC Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, made this known in Abuja on Saturday, June 29 while reviewing the outcome of the 2024 Eid-el-Kabir Special Patrol Operations …
Former Kaduna lawmaker, Senator Shehu Sani, has cautioned northern leaders against attempting to unseat President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential elections, warning that such actions could jeopardize the nation’s unity. Sani conveyed this message during an interview with Arise Television. He advised northern leaders to focus on leveraging the policies and programs…
Vice President Kashim Shettima has called on Nigerians to be fair in their evaluation of President Bola Tinubu’s leadership, emphasizing the President’s efforts to improve the country. Speaking at a town hall meeting organized by the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) at the State House in Abuja, Shettima highlighted that the current economic…
An Immigration officer, Dabiet Onyemi Gilbert, has been sentenced to one year in prison for defrauding a job seeker of N800,000. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) prosecuted Gilbert on a one-count charge of obtaining money by false pretence. After receiving a petition from the victim and conducting an investigation, the EFCC brought…
Two policemen have been shot dead while one was injured following an attack on their checkpoint by unknown gunmen at Opobo junction along Ikot Ekpene road, Ogbor hill in Aba on Friday, June 28. The incident caused panic as street traders, motorists, and shop owners, scampered to safety. Several food items like rice, beans,…
Crazy Town’s frontman, Shifty Shellshock, whose real name was Seth Binzer, died from an accidental drug overdose involving a mix of prescription and street-purchased drugs. His manager, Howie Hubberman disclosed that Binzer was determined to overcome his addiction but struggled to find the necessary support and tools, even from himself. Hubberman told PEOPLE; …
To boost agricultural productivity, strengthen the economy by creating opportunities in the real sectors of agriculture, manufacturing, and construction, as well as provide urgent economic relief for Nigerians, President Bola Tinubu has approved the immediate rollout of the National Construction and Household Support Programme to cover all geo-political zones in the country. Under the programme,…
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has dismissed four of its personnel, including a senior officer at the level of Controller of Corrections. This decision was taken to uphold high standards of discipline and professionalism within the Service. Service Spokesman, ACC Abubakar Umar, stated that the NCoS had reviewed various cases of unprofessional conduct, wrongdoing,…
Bosun Tijani, the Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, announced that the federal government is conducting a thorough investigation into alleged breaches in the national data system. In a statement posted on his X handle, Tijani mentioned that the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) and the National Data Protection Commission (NDPC) are leading…
Kenyans are demanding the immediate resignation of President William Ruto, citing numerous issues that have adversely affected the nation. Despite his recent withdrawal of a finance bill that would have raised taxes to address Kenya’s debt, public anger remains unabated. A viral Twitter post, which has garnered thousands of engagements, states: “We no longer…
