The Federal Government has disclosed that it needs to borrow N18 trillion to tackle the road infrastructure deficit in Nigeria, The Minister of Works, Senator David Unahi, made this disclosure while defending the 2025 budget before lawmakers of the National Assembly. Umahi, who spoke to newsmen after his meeting with the lawmakers, stated that the annual provisions made available on the 2025 budget for constructions would not be enough to tackle the road infrastructure deficits. The Minister also stated that this is one of the reasons why Nigeria needs to augment whatever it has available with loans. “So, when…
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A Nasarawa State High Court has remanded Timilehin Ajayi, a gospel singer, after authorities discovered the severed head of Salome Adaidu, an NYSC member, in his possession. The shocking incident came to light after Caleb Umaru, a Bible Study Teacher and General Secretary of Ajayi’s church, reported suspicious behaviour by the singer. According to a statement from the Nasarawa State Police Command on Friday, 17 January, 2025, a church member observed Ajayi discarding a bag in a river. The bag was retrieved and found to contain Adaidu’s severed head. Ajayi later confessed to killing Adaidu, alleging infidelity as the motive.…
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, on Friday, 17 January, 2025, ordered the police and other security agencies to demolish all the houses linked to 16 suspected kidnappers arrested in the state. Okpebholo said the directive for the demolition of the property was an immediate effect. The Governor’s directive comes shortly after some kidnappers were arrested in Edo Central district. The Governor, who urged the police to embark on a continuous raid of all suspected hideouts of kidnappers across the state, said the demolition of every property linked to criminals, especially kidnappers would serve as a deterrent to others. “Criminals terrorising…
A Chief Magistrate Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Wuse Zone 6, Abuja has ordered the remand of popular social media Influencer, Reno Omokri, for defamation. It was gathered that Omokri alongside a former Dunamis Church Pastor, Abraham Daniel, Mr. Enenche Enenche and Alexander Enenche were all remanded in prison custody for the same offense. His worship, Chief Emmanuel Ayanna granted the warrant through an ex-parte order filed by the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun through his lawyer, Francis Gabriel, Esq on January 13th, 2025. The Motion No: ME/07/2025 listed the Inspector General of Police as Applicant and Mr. Daniel…
The leadership of Labour Party (LP) has dismissed rumours that Governor Alex Otti of Abia is planning to defect to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 general elections.National Publicity Secretary, Obiora Ifoh stated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday, 17 January, 2025. Rumours had been circulating about five first-term opposition governors, including Otti, planning to defect to the APC. The other Governors mentioned were Peter Mba of Enugu, Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta, Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers, and Umoh Eno of Akwa Ibom. However, Ifoh assured that Otti has no…
The United States President-elect, Donald Trump, will hold his inauguration inside the U.S. Capitol on Monday, 20 January, 2025. Trump explained that the inauguration was moved indoors due to severe cold conditions. This marks the first time in 40 years that U.S. presidential inaugural ceremonies will take place indoors. The last time an inauguration was held indoors due to severe cold was in 1985, during former Republican President Ronald Reagan’s second swearing-in. Posting on his Truth Social media handle, Trump wrote: “There is an Arctic blast sweeping the country. I don’t want to see people hurt or injured in any…
A Federal High Court sitting in Calabar, Cross River State presided over by Justice Ijeoma Ojukwu has ordered two convicted oil thieves: Olufunsho Dayo Chevy and Uwem Udo Nya, to pay a fine of N10 million to the Federal Government. The convicts were ordered to pay N5 million each into the coffers of the Federal Government by the court. They were convicted alongside a vessel, MT New Angel, and a company, Edi Eurolink Distribution. The conviction secured by the Uyo Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The spokesperson for the EFCC, Dele Oyewale, who made this disclosure in…
A pregnant woman and another woman with a one-week-old baby and others were feared dead while several others injured when a petrol tanker exploded around Dikko junction in Gurara local government area of Niger State. It was learnt that the petrol tanker spilled its contents, causing people to rush to scoop the fuel at the scene. Eyewitnesses claimed a pregnant woman and another woman with a one-week-old baby were among those caught in the explosion when the locals scooped fuel. They put the death casualty figure at over 30 though The Nation cannot independently verify this. Officials of the Niger State…
The Ogun State Government has said that it is considering signing the Death Warrants of condemned criminals sentenced by competent courts to serve as a deterrent to those who may want to commit heinous crimes in the state. The state Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Oluwasina Ogungbade (SAN), made this known on Friday after inspecting inmates and facilities at the Correctional Centre, Ibara, Abeokuta. The Attorney General, who was conducted around by officers of the Centre, expressed concern over the increase in criminal activities like ritual killings, kidnapping, cultism, and other heinous crimes in recent times in the…
The Nigeria Police Force has suspended Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) Abduyari Shuaya’u Lafia from duty, effective Thursday, 9 January, 2025.According to a wireless message addressed to all departments, units, and commands, signed by the Force Secretary, the Force Headquarters warned Lafia to adhere strictly to the rules and regulations governing the conduct of police officers on suspension. This warning comes as the Force Disciplinary Committee (FDC) prepares to determine Lafia’s case. The police authorities cited the decision of the Police Service Commission (POLSCOM), which was communicated in its letter dated January 9, 2025. The letter referenced PSR 100406,…