FEC Approves N718m For Abuja Security Rail Mass Transit
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved a contract for N718, 193, 250 million to provide security measures to safeguard Abuja rail mass transit phase 1, lots 3, and 1A. Anthony Ogunleye, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) minister’s chief press secretary, disclosed the information following the FEC meeting on Wednesday at the presidential villa in […]
South Korea Records World’s Lowest Fertility Rate Again
South Korea has again recorded the world’s lowest fertility rate with the number sinking to a new low. The rate in the country first dropped lower than one child per woman in 2018. But on Wednesday, figures released by the government showed the figure had dropped to 0.81 – down three points from the previous […]
Uvalde School Shooting: Embattled Police Chief Pete Arredondo Fired
A police chief accused of botching the response to the fatal shooting of 19 schoolchildren and two teachers in Uvalde, Texas, has been sacked. The local school board voted unanimously to fire Pete Arredondo, who had been on leave since June. His lawyers said in a written statement that he had been unaware anyone was […]
Ukraine War: Russia Railway Station Strike Kills 25, Injures Dozens
A Russian rocket strike on a railway station killed 25 people, Ukraine says, on the day marking six months since Moscow’s invasion began. Five of the victims of the attack in the eastern town of Chaplyne burnt to death in a vehicle, officials said. Two boys aged six and 11 were also killed. President Volodymyr […]
EFCC Arrest NDDC’s Director Over N25bn Tax Remittances Fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday arrested the Director of Finance and Account of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Eno Ubi Otu. A reliable source within the commission who spoke on condition of anonymity confirmed the development. Otu was said to have arrived at the headquarters of the commission in the […]
Soludo Expresses condolence Over Death Of Another Anambra Lawmaker
The Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo has expressed his deep condolences over the death of Dr. Nnamdi Okafor, majority leader of the Anambra State House of Assembly on Wednesday. Hon Okafor slumped and died in the early hours of Wednesday, in a Hotel in Sandton City, Johannesburg, South Africa. According to reports, the lawmaker and his colleagues […]
High Chief Corcordia: Muslim-Muslim Presidential Ticket Unacceptable
Special adviser to the Bayelsa State governor on political matters, High Chief Collins Corcordia, has conveyed as unacceptable the Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2023 general election. He said Christians in Nigeria cannot afford to go on sabbatical in the next four years. Corcordia, who spoke in Yenagoa when […]
Akeredolu: Intelligence, Modern Technology Essential In Battling Insecurity
Ondo State Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has stressed the importance of intelligence gathering, modern technology gadgets, and equipment in the fight against insecurity. Akeredolu, who noted that security has gone beyond mere firing of guns, emphasized his belief in state police as a recipe to guarantee security in the country. The governor called on the National […]
Maxwell Frost On Track To Become The First Member Of Generation Z Elected To Congress
Come January, 25-year-old Maxwell Frost will likely be the first member of Generation Z elected to Congress. Frost is projected to win Florida’s 10th Congressional District Democratic primary, held Tuesday, ABC News reports. Frost defeated Randolph Bracy, whom much of the party establishment backed. Following his projected win, Frost thanked his community for supporting his campaign. […]
Nancy Pelosi’s Husband Sentenced For Drink-driving Crash
US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband has been sentenced to five days in jail after pleading guilty to drink driving. Paul Pelosi, 82, admitted driving under the influence of alcohol and causing injury after crashing his Porsche in Napa County, California, in May 2022. The plea deal spares the multimillionaire a more serious […]
