The Lagos State Police Command has categorically dismissed recent reports circulating in the media that claimed hundreds of Boko Haram suspects were apprehended within Lagos State. In a statement released by the command’s spokesperson, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, the police described the publication as entirely false, malicious, and designed to incite unnecessary fear among the public.
Power Minister Adebayo Adelabu has stated that Nigeria’s ongoing electricity crisis stems from systemic failures of past administrations, citing decades of mismanagement and underinvestment as the root causes. Speaking during a recent briefing, Adelabu contrasted the current administration’s efforts with historical shortcomings, noting that previous governments allowed infrastructure decay and policy inconsistencies to persist, leading
Following devastating windstorms that caused severe damage across multiple communities in Delta State, Commissioner for Environment Ejiro Jamani has issued a stern warning against indiscriminate tree felling, linking the practice to heightened vulnerability during extreme weather events. The directive comes after assessments of destruction in Okpe Local Government Area, where a recent storm accompanied by
The Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) has reportedly committed N500 billion to critical power infrastructure, including substations, transformers, and grid upgrades, as part of ongoing efforts to stabilize Nigeria’s electricity supply. While official 2025 budget documents do not explicitly itemize this expenditure, sector analysts link the figure to NDPHC’s National Integrated Power Projects (NIPP),
As the Easter season approaches, the Kano State Police Command has moved to allay fears and reassure residents of their safety, promising comprehensive security arrangements across the state. This assurance comes on the heels of recent security concerns that led to the suspension of the iconic Durbar festivities during the 2025 Eid-el-Fitr celebrations, a decision
The Oyo State Government has sounded a fresh and decisive warning to residents and traders across the state, particularly in the Ibadan metropolis, against the indiscriminate dumping of refuse in unauthorized locations. This warning comes amid growing concerns over environmental hazards, flooding, and the overall deterioration of public health linked to poor waste disposal habits.
Former Niger Delta agitators took to the streets of Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, on Wednesday in a peaceful demonstration calling on the Federal Government to provide increased funding for Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, a private surveillance firm owned by ex-militant leader Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo. The ex-militants, operating under the third phase of
Lagos State recently convened the inaugural Lagos Energy Summit 2025, themed “Journey to Energy for All,” to address the persistent electricity supply challenges hindering the state’s socio-economic growth and to chart a sustainable path toward energy independence. The summit, held from April 15th to 17th at the Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, brought together government officials,
Nigeria’s foremost travel technology company, Wakanow, has set a new industry benchmark by becoming the first online travel agency in Nigeria to secure direct New Distribution Capability (NDC) access with both British Airways and Emirates Airlines. This cutting-edge integration, now live across Wakanow’s platforms in Nigeria, Ghana, and the UAE, enables customers to enjoy real-time
Pro-Biafran agitator Simon Ekpa, arrested in Finland in November 2024 on terrorism-related charges, is set to face trial in a Finnish court in June 2025. Ekpa, who describes himself as the Prime Minister of the Biafra Republic Government-in-Exile, was detained by the Päijät-Häme District Court on allegations of public incitement to commit crimes with terrorist
