National blackout hits Panama, water supply disrupted
A power outage late Saturday night left Panama in darkness, affecting its entire electricity grid. The blackout, attributed to damage to a private generator, not only disrupted the power supply…
Ekiti N’Assembly caucus congratulates Oyebanji on ‘Man of the Year award’
Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State has been named Silverbird Man of the Year, attributed to his leadership and dedication to public service. The accolade was acknowledged by the Ekiti…
Peter Obi donates ₦10m to Anambra nursing school
Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate and former governor of Anambra State, has donated ₦10 million to Tansian College of Nursing in Oba, Anambra State. The donation was…
‘It’s patently unlawful,’ SERAP sues Akpabio over Natasha’s suspension
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has initiated legal action against Senate President Godswill Akpabio, challenging the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The lawsuit, filed in the Federal High…
NELFUND plans software for students with disabilities
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) is developing specialized software to enhance access to its loan scheme for students with disabilities in higher education institutions. This initiative aims to ensure…
Ex-gov Lamido rejects El-Rufai’s call to join SDP
Former Jigawa State Governor, Sule Lamido, has rejected an appeal by Nasir El-Rufai, the former Governor of Kaduna State, to opposition leaders to join the Social Democratic Party (SDP). El-Rufai,…
Ogun community demands more wards from INEC to curb voter apathy
The Owu community in the Abeokuta North Local Government Area of Ogun State is calling for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to establish more electoral wards in their locality.…
Police inspector shoots self dead in Ogun
A police inspector identified as Ajele Oloyede reportedly died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound at a ceramics company in Igbesa, Ogun State. The incident occurred on Thursday while Inspector Oloyede…
Iran says US has no authority to dictate its foreign policy
Iran has rejected U.S. President Donald Trump’s call to cease support for Yemen’s Huthi forces, with Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi asserting that the United States lacks the authority to influence…
Tinubu’s wife wins ‘Woman of The Year’ award
Senator Oluremi Tinubu, the First Lady of Nigeria, has been named the recipient of the Independent Awards 2024 for Best Woman of the Year. The accolade was announced during a…