Bamise: Lagos Govt Suspends BRT Operations
Due to the state directive to cease operations in sympathy for Bamise Ayanwole’s death, many Bus Rapid Transport (BRT) commuters were stranded at several bus terminals around Lagos on Tuesday. Thousands of commuters were stranded at numerous stations around Lagos, according to Nigerian News Agency (NAN). Innocent Kanu, a BRT commuter, stated he waited three […]
Governor Umahi, Deputy Sacked For Joining APC, Court Orders PDP To Produce Replacement Immediately
Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State and his Deputy, Dr. Eric Kelechi Igwe, were sacked by the Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday for ditching the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in favor of the governing All Progressive Congress (APC). Justice Inyang Ekwo, who delivered the ruling on Tuesday, ordered Umahi and his deputy to […]
FG To Start Demarcating Boundaries With The FCT And Four Other Neighboring States
To avoid future violence, the Federal Government has stated that the demarcation of the boundaries between the Federal Capital Territory and four neighboring States must begin immediately. The government announced its plan on Tuesday in a statement by Mr. Adamu Adaji, Director-General of the National Boundary Commission (NBC). During a press conference in Abuja yesterday, […]
Ukraine: Russian General Killed Near Kharkiv, Say Defenders
A senior Russian military commander has been killed in a battle on the edge of the eastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv, Ukraine’s defence ministry says. Maj-Gen Vitaly Gerasimov, 41st Army chief of staff, died along with other Russian officers, the report says. Russia has not commented, but if confirmed he would be their second officer of […]
Russia-Ukraine War: Civilians Flee Sumy As Safe Corridor Opens
Buses packed with people fleeing the Russian invasion in Ukraine began a procession along a snowy road out of one city Tuesday, as a new effort to evacuate civilians along safe corridors finally got underway. The Russian onslaught has forced 2 million people to flee Ukraine, UN officials said Tuesday, but has trapped others inside […]
Russia Says It May Cut Gas Supplies If Oil Ban Goes Ahead
Russia has said it may close its main gas pipeline to Germany if the West goes ahead with a ban on Russian oil. Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said a “rejection of Russian oil would lead to catastrophic consequences for the global market”, causing prices to more than double to $300 a barrel. The US […]
Accepting Nigerians Into Ukrainian Army Won’t Be Tolerated – Federal Govt
The Federal Government has stated that it would not accept the reported planned recruitment of Nigerians into the Ukrainian Army to fight as volunteers against Russia in the ongoing war between the two countries. This comes after claims that over 200 Nigerians applied at the Ukrainian embassy in Abuja, where they were allegedly requested to […]
Arepo Tea Seller Allegedly Kills Customer Over N10
A tea seller, known only as Hamidu, has been detained in Arepo, in the Obafemi Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State, for reportedly murdering one of his customers. The victim, Musa, bought a cup of tea from Hamidu for N40 instead of the usual N50. In an attempt to restore the equilibrium, Hamidu resorted […]
MTN To Look Into Worker Misconduct Claims
MTN Nigeria Communications Plc has announced that it will examine complaints made against some of its employees as part of its internal whistle-blowing process. On March 3, 2022, the firm announced it received publicized claims against several of its workers. On Monday, it announced in a statement headed “Media Report Clarification” on the Nigerian Exchange […]
Benin Republic Releases Igboho To His Medical Doctors
The authorities of the Republic of Benin have released Chief Sunday Adeyemo, also known as Sunday Ighoho, an embattled Yoruba nation fighter, eight months after he was detained in the country. Professor Banji Akintoye, the leader of Ilana Omo Oodua Worldwide, the umbrella body of Yoruba Self-determination Groups, and Professor Wale Adeniran, a French language […]
