Sabotage Causes Power Outage in FCT as Vandals Target Shiroro-Katampe Transmission Line
Several residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) found themselves plunged into darkness on Sunday as saboteurs targeted the Shiroro-Katampe 330kV transmission line, leading to a disruption in power supply. The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) reported that this incident marks the fifth act of vandalism within February and March alone. The disruption occurred at […]
Sultan of Sokoto Confirms Sighting of Ramadan Moon, Commences Fasting on Monday
The Sultan of Sokoto and President of the National Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has officially announced the sighting of the moon, marking the commencement of the holy month of Ramadan 1445AH. In a statement shared by the National Moonsighting Committee Nigeria, the Sultan urged Muslims nationwide to begin fasting on […]
PenCom Denies Allegations of N10 Trillion Loan to Federal Government
The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has refuted recent reports, (not from DNTWOK) claiming that the Commission extended a N10 trillion loan to the Federal Government. Aisha Dahir-Umar, the Director General of PenCom, addressed these assertions during a media interview over the weekend, shedding light on the misconceptions surrounding the Commission’s operations. Dahir-Umar emphasized that PenCom, […]
Lagos State Government Plans New Building Code
The Lagos State Government is set to introduce a new building code tailored for its evolving model city, as revealed by the Special Adviser on Electronic Geographic Information System and Urban Development, Olajide Babatunde. This announcement was made during a clean-up enforcement operation in the Jakande area of Lekki on Sunday. The initiative comes as […]
Federal High Court Orders Final Forfeiture of 36 Exotic Cars Allegedly Stolen from Canada
A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has issued a final forfeiture order for 36 exotic cars allegedly stolen from Canada and brought into Nigeria. Justice Deinde Dipeolu granted the order following an application filed and argued by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The respondents listed in the suit include various auto dealerships […]
UN Warns of Famine Risk in Gaza as US Ship Departs for Aid
A US military vessel is en route to the Middle East, transporting materials to construct a temporary pier along the Gaza coast, as confirmed by the military. Departing from a military base in Virginia on Saturday, the support ship, General Frank S Besson, is part of the effort following President Joe Biden’s announcement of the […]
Israel Defense Forces Completes New Road in Northern Gaza
Verified Satellite images shows that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have completed the construction of a new road spanning northern Gaza from east to west. The IDF stated that the purpose of the road is to establish an “operational foothold” and facilitate the movement of troops and equipment in the region. However, concerns have been […]
VP Shettima Meets With Parents of Abducted Students Assures Swift Return
Vice President Kashim Shettima convened a crucial meeting with leaders of the Kuriga community in Kaduna State and representatives of families affected by the recent abduction of nearly 300 students from LEA Primary School and Government Secondary School in Kuriga, Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Held at the Sir Kashim Ibrahim Government House […]
Sultan Urged Muslims to Watch for Ramadan Moon on Sunday
The Sultan of Sokoto, HRH Muhammad Abubakar, has called on Muslims to watch for the new moon on Sunday, signifying the start of Ramadan. In a statement issued by the Deputy Secretary General of the Nigerian Supreme Council For Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Salisu Shehu, the Sultan highlighted that Ramadan fasting would commence on Monday if […]
Hunger: Nigeria Customs Service Considers Reopening Land Borders
The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Adewale Adeniyi, disclosed on Saturday that discussions and engagements regarding the reopening of land borders are currently in progress. Adeniyi shared this update during an interaction session with members of the Kongolam border community in Mai’adua Local Government Area of Katsina State. Addressing the growing calls for the […]
