The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has issued a weather prediction alert, warning of the likelihood of heat stress and thunderstorms across various parts of the country on Saturday. The agency made the predictions in its Weather Report released in Abuja on Saturday. According to NiMet, the heat index over Nigeria is expected to soar, with strong…
The Inspector General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun, has approved the posting of dedicated Police Public Relations Officers and Deputy Public Relations Officer at the Force Headquarters, Abuja. These appointments, the Force Headquarters said were meant to strengthen community engagement and strategic communication. This was disclosed by the Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, in a…
The Federal Government, through the National Identity Management Commission, will unveil an enhanced National Identity card layered with payment capabilities and social service features. This new card, developed in collaboration with the Central Bank of Nigeria and the Nigeria Inter-bank Settlement System, will be powered by AfriGO, a national domestic card scheme. The Head of…
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency, NiMet, has forecast thunderstorms and sunshine nationwide. NiMet’s weather outlook released on Thursday in Abuja predicted a sunny atmosphere over the northern region throughout the forecast period on Friday. The agency expected isolated thunderstorms over parts of Kebbi, Zamfara and Kaduna states during the afternoon and evening periods. It said that…
Sixteen days after the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company disconnected University College Hospital in Ibadan, Oyo State, for owing N495m, power has been restored to the health facility. Newsmen gathered that electricity was restored around 6.30 pm on Thursday. IBEDC disconnected the facility on March 19, the third time in less than two months, over what…
The Private Telecommunications and Communications Senior Staff Association of Nigeria, PTECSSAN, has suspended its planned strike which was to begin on Thursday. This is contained in a statement signed by its General Secretary, Okonu Abdullahi, on Wednesday. The union said the suspension followed the agreements reached with the subcontractors it had issues with. Reports that…
Five weeks after the inauguration of two judicial commissions of inquiry to look into the activities of ex-Governor Samuel Ortom while in office, investigations reveal that they are now set to quiz him and his aides. Our correspondent reports that the state governor, Rev Fr Hyacinth Alia, had on February 26, 2024, inaugurated the two…
Uganda’s Constitutional Court is due to rule, on Wednesday, on a petition seeking to annul an anti-gay law that has been roundly condemned as one of the toughest in the world. The legislation was adopted in May last year, triggering outrage among the LGBTQ community, rights campaigners, the United Nations and Western nations. Known as…
By Adebayo Yusuf A Public Affairs Analyst, Honourable Femi Adebisi says federal government needs to invest more in power generation to boost the socio-economic development of the nation. Hon. Adebisi stated this while speaking on epileptic power supply in Nigeria on Pensioners FM Current Affairs programme, “Trending”. According to him, government can tackle epileptic power…
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has revealed the Nigerian government’s commitment to supporting airlines in the country in securing long-term aircraft leases at competitive rates, in line with global industry standards. The Minister emphasized that the government is dedicated to assisting domestic airlines in their international endeavors and will respond to…