TCN urges action as vandals destroy Lokoja–Gwagwalada transmission line 10th November 2024 As Nigerians await the full restoration of power to areas affected by the recent vandalism of the 330kV Shiroro-Kaduna lines, the Transmission Company of Nigeria has reported a fresh attack on its 330kV Lokoja –Gwagwalada transmission line one. This was disclosed in a statement signed and released by the TCN General Manager of Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, on Sunday. According to her, the incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday, November 9, 2024, with the vandals damaging transmission towers T306, T307, and T308. …
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Edo State Governor-elect, Senator Monday Okpebholo has expressed concern over what he described as Godwin Obaseki’s bizarre public displays. He claimed that Obaseki has disappeared from the state. In a statement made available to newsmen on Sunday and signed by Godspower Inegbe, Okpebholo said Edo people are worried by Obaseki’s reckless statements and urged him to evaluate his state of mind. The Governor-Elect in the statement raised the alarm regarding the whereabouts of Obaseki, who he claimed reportedly fled Benin City, the Edo State capital, using a disguised bus. The statement revealed that Obaseki chased out…
This gentleman, Ibrahim Yucel, a Turkish man who was 42 years old at the time of the events, decided in 2013 to have his head locked in a cage with the intention of quitting smoking; his wife was the only one who had the keys and she only opened it during meals. It was in 2013 when a man from Turkey put a circular cage around his head to quit smoking. The story resurfaced recently and people are going nuts over the man’s unusual strategy to rid himself of his unhealthy habits. Though largely considered a rumour, the incident…
The Defence Headquarters has confirmed the emergence of a new terrorist group known as ‘Lukarawas’ in the North-western part of the country. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj. Gen. Edward Buba, disclosed this while briefing newsmen on military operations on Thursday in Abuja. Buba stated that the new terror group originated in the Republic of Niger after the recent coup, which disrupted military cooperation between Nigeria and Niger. He explained that the terrorists began infiltrating northern areas of Sokoto and Kebbi States from the Niger Republic and Mali, particularly following the coup in Niger. According…
In a stunning turn of events, former President Donald Trump has clinched victory in the U.S. presidential election, defeating his female opponent and marking his return to the White House. Trump’s win comes after a highly contested race, with close results that have captivated Americans and the world alike. The election has seen intense campaigning from both sides, with debates focused on critical issues like the economy, healthcare, immigration, and international relations. Trump’s platform resonated with many Americans who felt drawn to his promises of economic recovery, stronger national security, and his “America First” agenda. Meanwhile, his opponent brought…
Voting activities at two polling stations in Fulton County, 🇺🇸 Georgia, were disrupted after authorities received five bomb threats, leading to the evacuation of both locations for about 30 minutes. “Thankfully these locations are now operational again and all polling sites are secure with an active security presence,” the county’s director of registration and elections Nadine Williams said. According to Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, the non-credible bomb threats at the polling stations were traced back to Russia. “We identified the source; it was from Russia,” he added. https://youtu.be/O6c-ZHgyo4E?si=ct03kAzS8dwDzmOd
Emmanuel Kehinde, Ilorin A recipient of The Danny Williams and Arden Williams Public History Award, Titilope Rosemary Falola, has urged the federal and state governments as well as managers of private institutions and other stakeholders to provide state-of-the-art storage, climate control systems, and security in museums in the country. She stated that federal, state and local governments as well as tertiary institutions and other institutions must prioritize funding to improve museum infrastructure. According to her, these amenities will allow museums in the country to properly care for sensitive artifacts, many of which require specific environmental conditions to…
November 4, 2024 PRESS RELEASE Dissolution of APC Diaspora Chapters: APC-USA calls for the removal of Bashiru & Argungu The USA Chapter of APC has called for the removal from office, the National Secretary of APC, Senator Ajibola Bashiru and the National Organizing Secretary, Dr. Suleiman Argungu. In a statement issued in Missouri, USA and signed by the National Chairman of APC-USA, Professor Adesegun Labinjo and the National Publicity Secretary, Dr. Ismaila Maigyara, the Chapter accused the duo of greed, highhandedness, incompetence and lack of knowledge and understanding of the party, the electoral laws and the constitution of the…
Across the globe, the treatment and care of detainees can vary widely, with food provisions standing as a particularly striking indicator of how different countries approach prisoner welfare. In this post, we’ll look at a comparison between the food served to detainees in Nigeria, including minors, and the food provided to detainees in Japan’s prison system. The situation for detainees in Nigeria, particularly minors, often raises concerns about human rights. In recent reports, minors have been observed being fed within court premises due to widespread malnutrition, underscoring the dire conditions in many of Nigeria’s detention centers. Often, the meals are…
The photo shows a large crowd of more than 200 people, crouching low amid the rubble of Jabalya in northern Gaza. Mostly men, many are almost naked, some are elderly, some visibly wounded. There’s at least one child among them. They were detained and most ordered to strip by the Israeli military as they tried to flee their homes in Jabalya refugee camp, then held for hours outdoors in the cold, witnesses told CNN. Their tired faces give a glimpse into their misery. The men at the front are anxiously staring straight ahead, while those toward the back…