By Ayomide Otitoju Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe, has pledged to drive reforms in the electricity sector with diligence, transparency and accountability, assuring Nigerians that efforts are already yielding positive results across the industry. Speaking after his swearing-in, Tegbe expressed gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the confidence reposed in him and…
By Ayomide Otitoju Governor Nasir Idris has approved an extension of the mandatory retirement age for medical and veterinary doctors in the Kebbi State Civil Service from 60 to 65 years. The approval was granted during the State Executive Council meeting held on Monday at the Government House in Birnin Kebbi. Briefing journalists after the…
By Ayomide Otitoju Police in Kenya on Tuesday clashed with protesters opposing the construction of an Ebola quarantine centre for United States citizens in the tourist town of Nanyuki, as officers fired tear gas and arrested several demonstrators. The facility, being built at the Laikipia Air Base near Mount Kenya, is intended to quarantine American…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Ogun State Police Command has confirmed the death of five persons, including a soldier and a local hunter, following an attack at a private dredging site in Magbon Etido, Mowe, in Obafemi Owode Local Government Area of the state. In a statement issued in Abeokuta on Monday, the command’s spokesperson, Oluseyi…
The United States is seeking stronger action against Iran at the board of governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency, urging Tehran to provide detailed information on its enriched uranium stockpile and grant inspectors immediate access to its nuclear facilities. According to a draft resolution seen by AFP on Monday, Washington is calling on Iran…
By Ayomide Otitoju The International Air Transport Association has identified Nigeria as one of the most expensive countries in the world to operate an airline, citing high operational costs that continue to hinder the growth and sustainability of local carriers. Speaking at the IATA Annual General Meeting in Brazil, Kamil Al-Awadhi said airlines operating in…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, on Monday commended Uganda’s response to the Ebola outbreak linked to neighbouring Democratic Republic of the Congo, saying the country had made significant progress in containing the spread of the virus. The WHO has declared the outbreak a global health emergency…
By Ayomide Otitoju Three passengers have been confirmed dead following the derailment of a train on the Warri–Itakpe corridor, according to the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC). The NRC confirmed the incident in a statement issued by its Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Kayode Opeifa, saying emergency response teams and relevant authorities had been deployed…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Minister of Power, Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe, has outlined ongoing reforms in the electricity sector, saying early improvements are already emerging following the implementation of a structured reform strategy anchored on execution discipline, clear milestones, and public accountability. Speaking after his swearing-in by the Minister of Power, Tegbe expressed appreciation to President…
