Tackle power sector crisis, Reps tell TCN, DisCos
The House of Representatives has urged the Federal Government, through the Ministry of Power and the Transmission Company of Nigeria, to “find a lasting solution to the issue of power distribution and supply across the country.” The House also mandated its Committee on Power to “oversee the implementation of the resolutions of the House” and […]
Buhari kicks off oil drilling in Chad Basin
The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), on Tuesday, flagged off the oil drilling campaign in Wadi-B prospect, Chad Basin, Tuba Community, Jere Local Government Area, Borno State. He said the flag-off had signaled the formal resumption of physical activities for the exploration of crude oil and gas in the Chad Basin area. Buhari, who […]
Second Niger Bridge built for South-East prosperity – Buhari
The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), on Tuesday inaugurated the 1.6km Second Niger Bridge, linking Asaba, Delta State to Onitsha, Anambra State and other South-East regions. Buhari, who performed the opening via zoom, said the bridge was one of the critical infrastructure delivered by his administration to fight poverty, promote economic growth and progress […]
Man bags jail term for stealing phone
A 28-year-old man, Ibukun Adenekan, was on Tuesday sentenced to two months imprisonment for breaking into the residence of one Nicholas Adarerhi in the Mushin area of Lagos State and stealing an iPhone valued at N400,000. The defendant was arraigned on February 22, 2023 by the Lagos State Police Command before Magistrate A.O. Salawu on […]
Rep-member defects to APC, says all is not well with PDP
Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Public Petition, Jerry Alagbaoso, tendered his resignation on the floor of the House on Tuesday. Alagbaoso also announced his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congress; This is coming less than one month before the end of the current Assembly In a letter […]
Ondo woman struggling with rapist falls, dies
The Ondo State Police Command has arrested a man, Gbegele Mustapha, for his alleged involvement in the death of one Adijat Olaoye. According to the police, the suspect allegedly attempted to rape the deceased in her room in the Fanibi Area of Akure, the state capital. In the process of struggling to set herself free, […]
May 29: Military committed to Nigeria’s democracy growth -CDS
The Chief of Defence Staff, General Lucky Irabor has assured Nigerians of the military’s commitment to the growth of democracy in the country. He added that the military in collaboration with other security agencies would stop at nothing to ensure the country is adequately secured as part of its effort to contribute to the development […]
Idahosa varsity students protest colleague’s death
Students of the Legacy Campus of the Benson Idahosa University, Benin, Edo State on Tuesday protested the death of a final year student of Computer Science, Bruno Ezeonye. Ezeonye, 21, slumped while playing football on the school premises on Monday and died before help could reach him. The students, who mobilised to protest on Tuesday, […]
Bluetti debuts in Nigeria, promotes clean energy
An energy firm, Bluetti, says it is set to enter the Nigerian market with the aim of meeting the energy needs of Nigerians, as well as promoting clean energy through the reduction of the country’s carbon footprint. According to a statement, the company, which is said to have a global presence with branches in over […]
Hilton promotes culture with Africa Day celebration
As part of the Africa Day celebration, Hilton Hotels is promoting African cultures through a series of collaborations with African artists. In a statement made available to The PUNCH on Tuesday, it noted that the artistic partnerships not only celebrate local culture but also aligned with Hilton’s Travel with Purpose ESG strategy, which aimed to […]