Iceland Volcano Erupts On Reykjanes Peninsula
A volcano has erupted on the Reykjanes peninsula of south-west Iceland after weeks of intense earthquake activity. About 4,000 people were evacuated from the fishing town of Grindavik earlier this month, and the nearby Blue Lagoon geothermal spa was closed. The eruption started north of the town at 22:17 local time (22:17 GMT), the Icelandic […]
High Court Freezes Oyo State Government Accounts In 10 Banks Over N3.5bn Debt
A Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja has issued an order to freeze the accounts of the Oyo State Government in 10 commercial banks in the country. Justice Anitte Ebong issued the order in response to a garnishee proceeding initiated by former council chiefs in Oyo State, who were dismissed on May 29, 2019, […]
Wike, Fubara Settle Differences After Meeting With Tinubu, Others
After a series of tumultuous events in Rivers State, the political leaders in the South-South state reached a settlement on Monday following a meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the Aso Villa in Abuja. Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, who now serves as the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), […]
IOM Reveals Over 1,000 Nigerians Scammed With Fake UK Job Offers
The United Nations Migration Agency, International Organisation for Migration (IOM) has reported that more than 1,000 Nigerians have fallen prey to scams involving fraudulent job opportunities in the United Kingdom. Laurent De Boeck, IOM’s Chief of Mission, disclosed this at a news conference yesterday in Abuja. Boeck revealed that victims have lost substantial amounts, with […]
Joe Biden Whisked To Safety By Secret Service As Car Slams Into Motorcade
President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden were rushed to safety by the Secret Service after a car suddenly ploughed into a parked SUV that was guarding the presidential motorcade. Mr Biden was walking out of his campaign headquarters in Wilmington, Delaware, on Sunday night to his waiting armoured SUV when a silver copper sedan hit a US Secret Service vehicle that was closing off […]
Powerful Coastal Storm Impacting Morning Commute Across New York City, Tri-State
A powerful coastal storm is unleashing heavy rain and potentially damaging winds across the Tri-State area with significant flooding in vulnerable coastal areas. Bands of rain spread over the area on Sunday, but heavy rainfall with gusty winds continued into Monday, impacting the morning commute. More than 40,000 customers were reported to be without power […]
Fourteen Killed In Argentina As Storm Brings 150km/h Winds
Fourteen people have been killed after a storm brought heavy rain and winds of 150km/h (93mph) to eastern Argentina. The storm hit the port city of Bahia Blanca, around 570km (355 miles) south of Buenos Aires, on Saturday, damaging buildings and causing power outages before moving towards the capital on Sunday. It comes just a […]
Gov Sanwo-Olu OKs Wage Award, 50% December Bonus For Civil Servants
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has granted approval for the payment of wage awards and a 50% bonus of basic salary as a December incentive to all civil servants in the state. This decision, was disclosed by the Head of Service, Bode Agoro, in a circular dated December 14, 2023, titled ‘2023 End of […]
Fubara: “Don’t Pull The Ladder That You Use in Climbing” – Wike Warns
Former Governor Nyesom Wike issues a warning amidst the political turmoil in Rivers State, cautioning politicians not to pull the ladder that led them to esteemed positions. Speaking during a birthday visit at his Port Harcourt residence, Wike emphasizes the importance of leaving the ladder for others to climb, urging against actions that disrupt political […]
IGP Egbetokun Calls High-Level Meeting for National Security Review Today
Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, is set to convene a crucial meeting on Monday at the Force Headquarters in Abuja to effectively secure the country amidst insecurities during this yuletide season. The gathering will include Deputy Inspectors General of Police (DIGs), Assistant Inspectors General of Police, Commissioners of Police (CPs), and other top commanders […]
