The Federal Government has promised to pay the outstanding pension arrears as it released only about 25 per cent of the total amount budgeted for 2024. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, made the…
Things we discovered in power sector will make you cry – Olukoyede, EFCC chair
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ola Olukoyede, has said the level of corruption in the power sector would make people cry. He put it this way: “As we speak, we are grappling with electricity.…
Police warn vigilantes against jungle justice in Kwara
Commissioner of Police in Kwara State, Victor Olaiya, has frowned at reports of alleged jungle justice against some vigilante groups in the state. Speaking on the murder of one Lanre Adebayo, a graduate of the University of Ilorin, Olaiya warned…
Day-old baby abandoned in Niger
A day-old baby girl has been reportedly abandoned by a yet-to-be-known mother in the New Market Area of Minna, the Niger State capital. Residents told City & Crime that the baby was found around 1am on Monday when her cry…
Collapsed mining site kills 13 in Plateau
No fewer than 13 persons have been killed in a collapsed mining site in Bassa Local Government Area (LGA) of Plateau. Dr Joshua Riti, the Chairman of the LGA, confirmed this to newsmen on Monday in Jos. Riti, who expressed…
Akon: ‘I’ll never regret my wildly sexual 00s lyrics’
Akon has opened up about spreading some much-needed positivity with his new music, and looking back at the lyrics of his legendary past songs. The 51-year-old has been a staple of the industry since his single, Locked Up, hit the…
Mattel says it ‘deeply’ regrets misprint on ‘Wicked’ dolls packaging that links to porn site
Toy giant Mattel says it “deeply” regrets an error on the packaging of its “Wicked” movie-themed dolls, which mistakenly links toy buyers to a pornographic website. The error gained attention on social media over the weekend, where numerous users shared…
Tinubu seeks end to Israeli Aggression in Gaza
President Bola Tinubu has called for an end to Israeli aggression in Gaza, warning that “the conflict in Palestine has persisted for far too long, inflicting immeasurable suffering.” Addressing the extraordinary Arab-Islamic Summit in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Monday, Tinubu…
EFCC clears Goje’s daughter for alleged naira abuse invites Nigerien bridegroom
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission(EFCC) has cleared Mrs. Fauziya Danjuma Goje, daughter of Senator Danjuma Goje, of allegations of the abuse of the Naira. It said Goje’s daughter was not in the viral video where the Naira was freely…
DSS wades in as NLC shuts down Ikeja Electric over poor welfare of staff
The Department of State Services (DSS) has waded in to resolve the lingering issue between one of the electricity distribution companies, Ikeja Electric and Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) over alleged ill-treatment of its staff. The Assistant General Secretary, National Union…