Springfield Schools Evacuated Following Bomb Threats Amid False Rumors of Pet Abductions
Two elementary schools were evacuated, and a middle school was closed on Friday in Springfield, Ohio, following a new email threat, according to local officials. Students from the elementary schools were released to their parents, but it remains unclear if the same individual was responsible for a similar threat made the previous day, Springfield Mayor […]
Starmer Non-Committal on Ukraine’s Use of Long-Range Missiles After Talks with Biden
UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer remained non-committal on allowing Ukraine to use long-range missiles to target sites inside Russia after discussions with US President Joe Biden in Washington. When asked if he had convinced Biden to approve Ukraine’s use of Storm Shadow missiles against Russian targets, Sir Keir responded that they had a “long […]
FG: Dangote Refinery to Begin PMS Loading for Local Use on September 15
The federal government has announced that the loading of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, from the Dangote Refinery for local distribution will commence on Sunday, September 15, 2024. The Presidential Committee on the Sale of Crude Oil and Refined Products made this announcement at the conclusion of its meeting in Abuja on […]
Edo Election: Court Summons Okpebholo Over Forgery Allegations
Senator Monday Okpebholo, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the 2024 Edo State governorship election, has been summoned by an Abuja Magistrate Court to answer charges of forgery and perjury. The allegations were brought forth by Chief Honesty Aginbatse, a member of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), who identified inconsistencies in the birth dates […]
Dangote Donates N2 Billion to Aid Maiduguri Flood Victims, Calls for Corporate Support
Alhaji Aliko Dangote, chairman of the Dangote Group, has announced a substantial N2 billion donation to support the victims of the recent catastrophic floods in Maiduguri, Borno State. During a visit to Borno State Governor Babagana Umara Zulum on Friday, Dangote revealed that the Presidential Committee on Flood and Disaster, which he leads, has allocated […]
Wike Stands Firm Against PDP Governors, Cuts Ties with Governor Fubara
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has stood by his earlier threats against governors of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), clarifying that his warnings were meant to address potential crises they could cause in Rivers State, not physical harm. In an interview on Channels Television, Wike responded to calls for his […]
Peter Obi Slams Tinubu for Wasteful Spending Amid Nigeria’s Poverty
Peter Obi, former governor of Anambra State and the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 election, has openly criticized President Bola Tinubu’s administration for its “wasteful spending” in the face of Nigeria’s worsening poverty crisis. In an interview with News Central TV, Obi expressed concern over the plight of 38 million Nigerians who are […]
Anambra State Launches Major Urban Overhaul with Three New Smart Cities
Anambra State, grappling with a 2.21% annual population growth and mounting urban pressures, is set to embark on a transformative urban development project spearheaded by Governor Chukwuma Soludo. The state aims to address its infrastructure challenges by both repurposing existing urban areas and constructing three new smart cities: Awka 2.0, Onitsha 2.0, and the Anambra […]
Kaduna’s Smart City Project to Draw $150 Million in Foreign Investments, Governor Sani Announces
Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna has unveiled plans for the state’s smart city initiative, which is projected to attract at least $150 million in foreign direct investments (FDI). During a recent meeting with Vice-President Kashim Shettima in Abuja, Sani highlighted the project’s appeal to private investors and its potential to significantly boost the local economy. […]
Amid Federal Probe, NYPD Commissioner Edward Caban Resigns; Retired FBI Official Thomas Donlon Named Interim Chief
There has been a significant leadership change at the NYPD as Commissioner Edward Caban’s resignation takes effect later today. Caban, who has served over 30 years with the department, is stepping down following increasing calls for his resignation after federal agents seized his phone last week as part of a criminal investigation. The probe reportedly […]
