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By Deborah Nnamdi President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday, officially commissioned Abuja’s first modern bus terminal, signaling a major push toward reforming the capital’s public transport system. The terminal, located in Mabushi, is designed to operate round-the-clock and marks a key step in the administration’s efforts to improve urban mobility, safety, and economic activity. Represented by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dr. Tajudeen Abbas, the President described the project as “truly transformative,” adding that another terminal in Kugbo is already completed and ready for commissioning. “This terminal is more than just a transportation hub,” he said. “It stands as…

by Deborah Nnamdi Operatives of the Anambra State Police Command have thwarted a cult initiation ceremony in Nawfia, located in the Njikoka Local Government Area of the state. The operation, which was carried out on June 15 based on intelligence reports, led to the arrest of six individuals and the recovery of a pump-action gun, two live cartridges, a Lexus SUV, and various other items believed to be used for cult activities. In a statement released on Tuesday, the Command’s spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, confirmed the development. He said, “At about 9:30 am on June 15, 2025, police operatives acting…

By Deborah Nnamdi A fire outbreak on Monday gutted a six-room residential building in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. Eyewitnesses reported that the incident occurred around 10:00 a.m. at No. S4/593B, near Olubi Primary School, Wesley, Elekuro, in the Ibadan South-East Local Government Area. Though no casualties were recorded, the inferno caused significant damage to the structure before the state fire service intervened to prevent its spread to neighboring properties. Confirming the incident, the Special Adviser to Governor Seyi Makinde on Fire Services Agency Reform, Maroof Akinwande, said the blaze was triggered by an unattended cooking gas cylinder that exploded,…

By Deborah Nnamdi A tragic incident occurred in Awka, Anambra State, where a 10-year-old boy accidentally shot and killed his father, a police inspector identified as Mr. Amaechi Okolie, using a service rifle assigned to him. The boy also wounded his brother during the incident. According to reports, the child, unaware that the AK-47 rifle was loaded, handled the weapon and unintentionally pulled the trigger. The bullet struck his father in the back and injured his brother in the hand. The Anambra State Police Command, in a statement released by spokesperson SP Tochukwu Ikenga, confirmed that the inspector was rushed…

Photo: Gov Otu of Cross Rivers State Governor Otu Bassey of Cross River State has urged all local government chairmen to maintain strong cooperation with their legislative councils and community stakeholders. He emphasised that unity and teamwork between the executive and legislative arms are essential to delivering good governance and improving service to the people. The governor spoke during the swearing-in ceremony of Egbung Odama Egbung as the Acting Chairman of Bekwarra Local Government Area. This appointment came after the impeachment of the former chairman, Ms. Theresa Ushie, who was suspended by the Cross River State House of Assembly following…

Nigeria’s inflation rate drops by 0.74% compared to April Nigeria’s headline inflation rate dropped to 22.97% in May 2025, down from 23.71% in April, marking a 0.74 percentage point decrease. This is the second consecutive monthly decline, according to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) report released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The CPI rose to 121.35 in May, showing a modest increase from April, but Nigeria’s inflation rate is slowing. On a month-on-month basis, the inflation rate stood at 1.53%, lower than April’s 1.86%, indicating a slower rise in average prices. Compared to May 2024, the year-on-year of…

WhatsApp Monetisation Features part of plans to attract users By Douglas Maha Meta has announced major changes to WhatsApp’s Updates tab, introducing three new features designed to help creators, businesses, and organizations grow their presence and monetize content. In a statement released Monday, the company revealed that the Updates tab—which includes both Status and Channels—will now support Channel Subscriptions for exclusive content, Promoted Channels for improved discoverability, and Ads in Status to increase business visibility. These updates mark WhatsApp’s most significant push yet into monetization, as the company emphasized that the features were created to support business growth without interfering…

Over 200 lives lost in Benue Killings By Deborah Nnamdi President Bola Tinubu has announced he will visit Benue State on Wednesday, June 19, in response to recent attacks that left several people dead. The attacks were reportedly carried out by suspected Fulani herders. Tinubu made the announcement on Monday while commissioning parts of the Greater Abuja Water Supply Network. He said he had spoken with Benue’s leaders and urged residents to remain calm and united. “I sympathize with the people of Benue. We are one big family, living in different rooms of the same house. We must manage our…

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has issued a summons to the management of Air Peace, Nigeria’s leading flag carrier, following consumer complaints regarding the non-refund of ticket fares. According to a statement from the FCCPC’s Director of Corporate Affairs, Ondaje Ijagwu, the airline’s actions may violate Sections 130(1)(a) and (b), as well as 130(2)(b) of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act (FCCPA) 2018. These provisions ensure consumers are entitled to timely refunds when prepaid bookings, reservations, or orders are not fulfilled due to the service provider’s failure. The statement reads: “FCCPC has summoned the management of…

By Deborah Nnamdi Justice Muhammed Umar of the Federal High Court in Abuja has rejected a bid by the Federal Government to arrest Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan over her absence in court regarding defamation charges filed against her. The request was denied after the government’s lawyer, David Kaswe, acknowledged that the defamation charges were only served on the senator’s legal representative on Monday morning—within the courtroom itself. Justice Umar noted that since the Kogi Central senator had not been personally served with either the charges or a hearing notice beforehand, her absence in court was justifiable. As a result, the judge…