The Abuja Distribution Company has announced plans to disconnect barracks and 84 government agencies due to their outstanding debt of over N47.1 billion. In a notice of disconnection issued on Monday, February 19, the distribution company requested that MDAs settle their outstanding debts within 10 days to avoid the possibility of experiencing a blackout beginning on February 28, 2024. The various government agencies included in the list include the Ministry of Finance, Information, Budget, Works and Housing, barracks, …
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Vice President of Nigeria, Kashim Shettima joined the Super Eagles squad to celebrate after their victory over South Africa to qualify for the AFCON final. Nigeria defeated South Africa on penalties in the semi-final clash at the Stade de la Bouake on Wednesday, February 7, to advance to the final stage. Super Eagles scored four of their penalties while Bafana Bafana missed two of theirs. The match was decided on penalties after 120 minutes of football …
Popular Nigerian bank, Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank) is currently having network issues which began on Thursday morning, February 1. Some customers of the bank say they are finding it difficult to receive money, can’t make use of their cards, can’t check their account balance, make transfers or perform other transactions. Others say they can’t even open the GTB app at all. Taking to X to express their displeasure, one customer wrote; “It’s frustrating!” “It’s becoming a …
The Osun State Police Command has arrested Prince Eniola Oyeyode, the son of Ogiyan of Ejigbo, Oba Oyeyode Oyesosin, over the killing of US-based lecturer, Dr. Richard Idowu Adeoriokin. LIB reported that the deceased was shot by a local hunter at Prince Eniola’s residence in Ejigbo town after attending the 50th Coronation Anniversary of the monarch and was rushed to a private hospital where he was confirmed dead. Spokesperson of the command, SP Yemisi Opalola, who confirmed the …
The Abia State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has arrested four suspects for operating an illegal refinery in the state. The state Commandant, Usman Alfadarai said the arrest made after a 48-hour sustained surveillance within and around Obiakpu, Obuzo-Asa, in the Ukwa West area of Abia State, is “a major boost in the overall fight against all forms of vandalism of critical national assets and infrastructure, illegal dealing in petroleum products and related economic sabotage …
Police have arrested three people, including a Nigerian national, suspected to have been behind the murder of a 20-year-old woman at an Airbnb in Roysambu, Nairobi. The Nigerian man was arrested at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JIKIA) on Monday night, January 15, while attempting to flee the country. The two other suspects were taken into custody at Kasarani Police Headquarters in connection with the murder. The suspects are being held for allegedly murdering the young lady …