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By Femi Alabi Anambra State Government on Monday demolished no fewer than 2,000 shops along Niger Street in Fegge, Onitsha South Local Government Area of the State. The demolition became necessary following the collapse of a five-storey building under construction at Basden Street in Fegge. The Chairman of Onitsha South Local Government Area, Emeka Orji, who supervised the demolition, later told newsmen that he was acting on the orders of Governor Charles Soludo, following the ongoing building collapse in the area. According to him, a notice was issued as regards the demolition and it was followed by a series…
By Femi Alabi The Federal Government has said that is set to increase electricity megawatts from 4000 to 6000 within the next three to six months to improve power supply. The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, states this in Abuja on Monday, while meeting with the Heads of Power Agencies and other stakeholders in the industry. He said, “4000 megawatts is not acceptable and we have plans to increase the megawatts to a minimum of 6000 to 6500 within the next three to six months. ”What we are looking at is to have an agreement to ramp up to…
By Femi Alabi A lawmaker from Ondo South Senatorial District, Jimoh Ibrahim, has asked the Federal Government to charge Senator Ningi to court for criminal misinformation and breach of peace in the National Assembly and the country by extension. In a chat with Senate correspondents on Monday, Ibrahim said it is not true that the country has two Appropriation Acts as claimed by his colleague, Ningi. He said, “If the Senate will not do that within the next seven days, I will write a letter to the Inspector General of Police to investigate the cricumstatnce leading to the approval…
By Femi Alabi The Nigeria Police, Enugu State Command has announced the arrest of four suspected members of car stealing syndicate in the state. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) Daniel Ndukwe on Monday said that four vehicles stolen within Enugu and bunch of car keys were recovered from them. Ndukwe noted that the suspects were arrested by police operative in Uwani Police Division following surveillance mounted around Kenyatta Market axis, where several reports of car thefts were received. “Accordingly, Anioko Chukwujekwu, 32, the syndicate’s kingpin, was arrested on March 3, 2024, at about noon while attempting to…
Agency report Renowned Nigerian Musician, Daniel Anidugbe, a.k.a Kizz Daniel, has showered his loyal fanbase with gratitude through his latest musical offering, the ‘Thankz Alot’ Extended Play (EP). The highly anticipated EP, comprised four tracks, the Chief Executive Officer of Artmatazz Media, a media company to the superstar, Christian Agadibe, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), in Enugu on Monday. Agadibe said the song is a heartfelt expression of appreciation for the unwavering support from Daniel’s fans throughout his illustrious career, spanning 10 years. According to him, Daniel, known for his dynamic sound and captivating performances, aims to connect…
By Halimah Olamide The United Kingdom on Monday announced that henceforth, health workers will not be allowed to bring their dependants to the country. The United Kingdom’s Home Office, via its X handle on Monday said the move was to achieve a big cut in the size of immigrants coming into the country. “From today, care workers entering the UK on Health and Care Worker visas can no longer bring dependants,” the Home office said The United Kingdom is seen as one of the most preferred destinations for Nigerian health workers who seek greener pastures. By implication, many health workers…
By Femi Alabi The Lagos State Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab has hinted that the Ministry on Monday morning commenced the removal of illegal structures around the Jakande Estate of Lekki. He gave the hint on his official X handle saying illegal structures and shanties around Jakande Estate and Maiyegun, Lekki will be evacuated. Wahab held that the enforcement is aimed at reclaiming the coastal way alignment for the Lagos- Calabar Highway. He wrote, “Lagos State Government this morning began the removal of all illegal structures and shanties built around Jakande Estate, and…
Agency Report Heirs Holdings, an African investment company, has launched a new subsidiary, Heirs Technologies Ltd, with an ambition to empower Africa’s digital transformation. Heirs Holding said this in a statement made available on Monday in Lagos. Mr Tony Elumelu, Founder and Group Chairman, Heirs Holdings, said that the introduction of Heirs Technologies marked a significant milestone in the company’s journey towards accelerating progress for future generations across Africa. “Technology has the power to catalyse development, and we are committed to harnessing this potential to unlock new innovations that will improve lives and transform our continent,” he said.…
By Femi Alabi Help finally arrived for three persons who were trapped in the rubble of the collapsed five-storey building at Basden Street, Fegge in the commercial city of Onitsha in Anambra State, as they have been rescued. Contrary to the assumption that many were feared dead and so many people were trapped in the rubble, the Executive Secretary of the Anambra State Emergency Management Agency, Mr. Paul Odenigbo, said that there was no casualty and that three persons were trapped but had been rescued. When asked what caused the collapse, Odenigbo said, “That is what they are still…
Agency Report An Akure Magistrates’ Court, on Monday, sentenced two farmers, Hassan Augustine, 55, and Felix Balogun, 47, to two weeks community service for unlawful possession of camouflage uniforms of the Nigerian army The Magistrate, Mrs O. W Dosumu, ordered that the community service would be served within the new court complex, Oke Eda, Akure, between 8:00a.m. and 1:00p.m. everyday within the period. She held that the farmers were convicted following their guilty plea and the prosecution proving its case beyond reasonable doubt against the two farmers. Earlier, the prosecutor, Insp Adeboye Adesegun, had informed the court that the…