Author: David Great

The Department of Development Control, Federal Capital Territory Administration, FCTA, has demolished unauthorised parks at Apo Zone E, Gudu District, Abuja. The Department also demolished an illegal development on a green area in the district. The director of the department, Mr Mukhtar Galadima, said during the exercise in Abuja on Tuesday, that the structure was built without the government’s approval. Galadima, who was at the scene alongside officials of the Department of Parks and Recreation, said that the action of the developer was a gross violation of the Abuja Master Plan. He explained that the parks were demolished for extending…

The Delta State Police Command has paraded over 30 suspects involved in crimes such as robbery, kidnapping, cultism, and murder, among others, while also recovering 150 arms, including 32 AK-47 rifles. The state Commissioner of Police, Abaniwonda Olufemi, disclosed this on Tuesday while briefing journalists at the command’s headquarters in Asaba. Olufemi noted that the arrests and recoveries were part of the command’s efforts to combat crime since he assumed office as the 22nd Commissioner of Police in February 2024. “These suspects were arrested in the past month. While we have faced challenges, the support of other security agencies, stakeholders,…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Nigerian football stars Ademola Lookman and Chiamaka Nnadozie, as well as the Super Falcons, for their triumphs at the 2024 CAF Awards held in Marrakech, Morocco. Super Eagles forward, Ademola Lookman was named the CAF Men’s African Footballer of the Year, while Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie clinched the CAF Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year award. Additionally, the Super Falcons were honoured as the Women’s National Team of the Year. In a statement issued on Tuesday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu described the athletes as “worthy ambassadors”…

In a bold step towards combating tuberculosis (TB) and HIV/AIDS, Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing healthcare through innovative financing, global partnerships, and a robust domestic agenda. Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, shared these updates in his weekly briefing highlighting the nation’s progress and challenges in tackling these diseases. Speaking on Nigeria’s growing role in the fight against TB, Prof. Pate lauded First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu’s efforts as a “Global and National StopTB Champion,” describing her leadership as a “beacon of hope” for galvanizing public and private sectors. He noted the catalytic…

Nigeria’s Super Falcon goalkeeper, Chiamaka Nnadozie, has been crowned the Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year at the 2024 CAF Awards. This solidifies her reputation as one of the finest shot-stoppers in world football. The Paris FC and Super Falcons goalkeeper was honoured during the grand ceremony in Marrakech, Morocco on Monday night, after a phenomenal year that saw her deliver consistent, match-winning performances on both the club and international stages. Perfect saves, flawless performances, and a well-deserved honor. ???? Your Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year is ???????????????????????????????? ????????????????????????????????. ????#CAFAwards2024 pic.twitter.com/viE4Z7fw28 — CAF_Online (@CAF_Online) December 16, 2024 Chiamaka Nnadozie played a…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned two bank officials, Ekpe Anayaoha Okoronkwo and Umeonuoha Onyinye, for alleged currency racketeering involving N500,000 in newly minted notes. According to a statement by Dele Oyewale, Head of Media and Publicity for the EFCC, the defendants were arrested on November 15, 2024, at their workplace on 18 Okpara Avenue, Enugu, following “actionable intelligence linking them to the sale of Naira mints in Enugu State metropolis.” Investigations revealed that the alleged transaction involved the sale of N500,000 in N200 denominations. The suspects, staff of a new-generation bank, were brought before Justice Mohammed…

A bleak Yuletide looms for Nigerians as the country’s inflation rate climbed to 34.60% in November 2024, up from 33.88% in October, deepening economic hardship across the nation. This is according to the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Inflation Report by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). On a month-on-month basis, the report revealed a 0.72% rise in headline inflation, marking a significant increase compared to the 28.20% recorded in November 2023. Food inflation, a major driver of the overall rise, jumped to 39.93% in November, up from 39.19% in October. Urban inflation was recorded at 37.10%, while rural…

Britain’s centuries-old Royal Mail is set to pass into foreign ownership after the UK government approved the takeover of its parent company by Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky’s EP Group on Monday. The takeover of International Distribution Services (IDS) by EP Group is worth £3.6 billion ($4.5 billion). The “deal protects workers and key services whilst seeing Royal Mail continue to be headquartered in Britain, securing jobs and tax receipts in the UK”, the government said in a statement. The government will hold a “golden share” in the former state monopoly Royal Mail which ensures it has veto power over…

Kemi Badenoch, leader of the UK Conservative Party, recent revelation of the Nigeria Police robbing it’s citizens instead of protecting them, has sparked a wave of testimonials from Nigerians recounting their own traumatic encounters with law enforcement. Chronicle NG reports that Kemi Badenoch made these remarks during an interview with a UK journalist, highlighting her negative experience with the Nigeria Police and contrasting it with her positive experiences with the British Police. She shared, “I do. My experience with the Nigeria Police was very negative. Coming to the UK, my experience with the British Police was very positive. The police…

Former Kano State Governor, Ibrahim Shekarau, has urged the Bola Tinubu-led federal government to take decisive steps to address widespread hardship across Nigeria, describing the situation as a national issue rather than a regional or political concern. Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, Shekarau emphasized the need for the government to respond to citizens’ grievances with effective policies that translate into tangible benefits. “The last protest of the end of bad governance is a clear message,” Shekarau said, referring to the #EndBadGovernance movement. “The agitation was not a regional thing, was not a state affair, it was a national matter.”…