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Abia Government has debunked allegations that it was sponsoring the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) to cause terror in the state. It equally denied allegations that the state governor, Alex Otti, was using state’s funds to sponsor the litigation of the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi. A …

Taye Ajoke, a National Diploma student of the Isa Mustapha Agwai Polytechnic, Lafia, Nasarawa State, North Central Nigeria, who was kidnapped on Monday, has regained freedom. Freelanews reports that Ajoke was released by her abductors after a ransom of N300,000 was paid. Heavily armed men had on Monday night attacked …

Chioma Egodi, a Nigerian woman, has been released after being arrested by Erisco Foods following her online criticism of the excessive sugar content in the company’s Nagiko Tomato Mix. The incident has sparked widespread debate on social media, with many users expressing concerns about freedom of speech and the role …

Governor Hycinth Alia of Benue State has detailed security agencies to rescue the Commissioner for Information, Culture, and Tourism, Matthew Abo, who was abducted by gunmen on Sunday. The governor also ordered the rescue of Iorwashima Erukaa, a former chairman of Ukum Local Government Area, who was kidnapped on Saturday. …

The equipment and safety items donated by NIMASA include 1000 branded coveralls, 1000 pieces of traffic cones, as well as 1000 nose masks.lThe safety equipment will help to boost the government’s efforts in keeping cities of Lagos clean. While presenting the items to the management of LAWMA in Lagos during …

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has revealed reason he ordered traditional rulers in Oyo to stand during the inauguration of two projects in Iseyin area of the State, last Friday. Obasanjo in a now-viral video had condemned the monarchs for failing to rise to greet the State Governor, Seyi Makinde. On …

The Commissioner of Police, Ogun State, CP Abiodun Alamatu, earlier today, on the 13th of September, visited the Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State, palatial country home of the Real Estate businessman and Group Managing Director of Adron Homes and Properties, Aare Adetola EmmanuelKing, the Otun-Akile of Remoland. The visit was to strengthen …

Nigerian Hip Hop artiste, Skales, has been accused by Delta Police Public Relations Officer (PRO), Bright Edafe, of attempting to use his name to revive his music career. The allegations arose after a heated exchange on social media between the two public figures. ALSO READ: Skales’ wife admits her mistake, …

The national grid system operated by the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) from Osogbo in Osun State has reportedly collapsed. This has thrown Nigerian cities into darkness. SaharaReporters observed on Thursday that some parts of the Enugu State capital like Emene, Airport, Agbani and many other areas had been without …

A transformative approach to a better future for young leaders driven by Fela Bank Olemoh. His passion for enhancing the lives of the average Nigerian has been the driving force behind the FBO Training and Research Centre, an organization poised to redefine the landscape of capacity building and training in …

The Lagos State House Assembly on Tuesday asked the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) to appear before it over its refusal to add Yoruba to languages it uses for announcements and instructions in its train service. The House noted the importance of Yoruba language for passing information to passengers …

Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has refuted claims of political motivation behind the partial demolition of a five-storey building in the state. The property – DATKEM, is believed to belong to Olufunke Daniel, the wife of former Ogun state governor, Gbenga Daniel. Abiodun said this on Monday during an inspection …

An accident involving an upturned loaded truck has taken a lane on Otedola Bridge, Ojodu Berger, Lagos State. The accident, which happened on Tuesday, has resulted in traffic congestion inward Lagos/Ibadan Expressway and Ojodu Berger as the bridge is flooded. However, the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority has said effort …

Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has publicly endorsed a post on X criticising alleged media’s attack of him by Mario Nawfal, the CEO of IBCgroup.io. Nawfal’s tweet, shared by Musk himself, brings attention to several media headlines that allegedly misrepresent Musk’s actions and intentions. ALSO READ: FDA approves …

Governor Dapo Abiodun has restated his commitment to addressing the poor state of roads across all 20 local governments in Ogun State, following his return from a trip to India. The governor emphasized that this initiative is part of his promise to enhance the standard of living for all residents, …

A mother in northern Mississippi is asking for an apology and the firing of several police officers at the Senatobia Police Department after her 10-year-old son was arrested for urinating in a parking lot. LaTonya Eason, the mother of 10-year-old Quantavious Eason, said she was at an appointment August 10 …

The Government of China’s Shandong Province Intends To Encourage The Development Of Metaverse China’s Shandong province has unveiled guidelines aimed at boosting the growth of its metaverse industry, as part of the country’s broader blockchain-driven initiatives. The provincial government of Shandong aims to cultivate the development of metaverse-related projects, with …

Operatives of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) on Thursday rescued a motor boy trapped under a fully loaded 40ft container following a fatal accident. It was learnt that the driver died instantly in the accident that occurred around Wharf Road, opposite Area B Police Command outward Apapa area …

After months of uncertainty, there are indications that Lagos State government has tidied up all the loose ends towards the flag-off of construction of the Fourth Mainland Bridge. The Guardian learnt, yesterday, that commitment to the commencement of the project came after stakeholders, Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) met and …

With a population of about 12,000, the nine islands of Tuvalu sit in the Pacific Ocean between Hawaii and Australia. But for how much longer? As a low-lying country, it is under severe threat from climate change and rising sea levels, which could see it become uninhabitable over the next …