The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barrister Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, has directed the immediate extension of the 10km Outer Southern Expressway (OSEX) main carriageways from the Ring Road II Junction (Apo) to the Wasa Junction to ensure the full completion of the arterial network and provide seamless connectivityContinue Reading
Democratic Republic of Congo’s President Félix Tshisekedi has said he may consider seeking a third term in office when his mandate expires in 2028. Tshisekedi however said any extension of his presidency would only be done by consulting the people through a referendum. The law allows a maximum of twoContinue Reading
Rwandan singer Aimable Karasira has died as he was being released from prison in Kigali, according to the Rwanda Correctional Service (RCS). The RCS said he had died at Nyarugenge Hospital after he had allegedly overdosed on his prescription medication. RCS spokesperson Hillary Sengabo later said Karasira was suffering from diabetes,Continue Reading
US President Donald Trump says a ceasefire is still in place between the US and Iran after both sides exchanged fire late on Thursday night. It was unclear who fired first. Iran’s top military command alleged the US had targeted an Iranian oil tanker and another vessel approaching the StraitContinue Reading
Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has formally submitted his Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), signaling his readiness to contest for a second term in office. The submission took place on Thursday at the Treasures Suites & Conferences, Abuja,Continue Reading
Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has launched a fleet of operational vehicles for the Katsina State Safety and Road Traffic Authority (KASROTA) as part of efforts to strengthen traffic management and enforcement across the state. The newly launched vehicles include enforcement units and recovery trucks aimed at improvingContinue Reading
The President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN, has praised the leadership of the NBA Onitsha Branch for what he described as outstanding and visionary administration. Osigwe gave the commendation during the commissioning of newly completed facilities, including a Premier Bar Lounge, gym, and cloakroom, constructedContinue Reading
The Anambra State Police Command has arrested two suspects in connection with the killing of three members of the same family in Ukpor, Nnewi South Local Government Area of Anambra State. The arrest was confirmed in a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga. According to theContinue Reading
Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda has launched the Katsina State Policy on Safety, Security and Violence-Free Schools, describing the initiative as the government’s commitment to protecting students and teachers from insecurity and violence. During the launching ceremony on Tuesday, the Governor maintained that every school in Katsina StateContinue Reading
In continuation of its nationeide tour, the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has arrived Kebbi for data verification exercise aimed at ensuring accurate data for sharing revenue amongst Federal, states and local government areas (LGAs). While breifing Kebbi State Deputy Governor in his office, the team leader,Continue Reading