Owo massacre: Catholic priest recounts church bombing, shootings in court
A Catholic priest on Thursday told the Federal High Court in Abuja how terrorists launched a deadly attack on St. Francis Catholic Church, Owo, Ondo State, killing more than 40 worshippers and injuring over 100 others during Pentecost Sunday service in 2022.
Fubara Seeks Support For Tinubu, Reiterates Commitment To Inclusive Development
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has called on Rivers people to rally behind President Bola Tinubu, stressing that the state stands to benefit more when there is cooperation between the federal and state governments.
Troops Rescue Kidnapped Victim In Taraba After Swift Operation
Troops of 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army/Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke, deployed at Maraba Apawa, have rescued a kidnapped victim following credible intelligence on the activities of suspected kidnappers around Yaja Village in Lau Local Government Area of Taraba State.
Yuletide: Reps Call On FG To Grant Tax Waivers Amid Airfare Hikes
The House of Representatives on Thursday asked the Federal Government to grant immediate tax waivers to airlines in a bid to reduce flight fares during the Yuletide season.
Alleged ₦33.8bn Fraud: Court Dismisses Ex-Power Minister Saleh’s No-Case Submission
Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court Abuja has dismissed a no-case submission filed by Saleh Mamman, former Minister of Power under the administration of late President Muhammadu Buhari.
Sanwo-Olu Rolls Out Free Eye Screening, CNG Support for Truckers
Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, has introduced a set of health and sustainability interventions targeted at truck operators, including free eye screening, substance-abuse sensitisation, drug testing, and access to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) trucks through a financing partnership with the United Bank for Africa (UBA).
Lagos launches policy to tackle technology-driven gender violence
In demonstration of its efforts to confront to tackle abuse, intimidation and exploitation on online platforms, the Lagos government has unveiled a comprehensive policy framework designed to prevent and respond to Technology-Facilitated Sexual and Gender-based Violence across the state.
Mahmood Yakubu, Omokri, Grace Bent, Others In Senate For Ambassadorial Screening
Several ambassadorial nominees, including Reno Omokri, Senator Grace Bent, and former Aviation Minister Femi Fani-Kayode, on Thursday, arrived at the National Assembly for their screening by the Senate.
FCCPC Seals Ikeja Electric For ‘Violating Consumer Rights’
Officials of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) on Thursday sealed the premises of the Ikeja Electric Distribution Company (IKEDC) in the Alausa area of Lagos, for alleged violation of consumer rights.
Tinubu directs ministers to obtain presidential clearance for police escorts
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday directed ministers and senior officials to seek his approval before requesting police escorts for official assignments.