News

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has expressed concerns over the rising incidents of vandalism targeting transmission lines and towers, warning that this trend is severely disrupting the nation’s power grid and infrastructure. TCN’s General Manager of Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, made this known in a statement while reacting to the recent destruction of the 330 kV Lokoja-Gwagwalada transmission line I. The company urged well-meaning Nigerians to join its campaign […]

The Nigeria Labour Congress, Oyo State chapter, has applauded Governor Seyi Makinde’s decision to approve a new minimum wage of N80,000 for state workers, describing it as a progressive move for the welfare of the workforce. In a statement issued on Wednesday, Oyo State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Dotun Oyelade, confirmed that the approval followed recommendations from a technical committee appointed by the government. Speaking to journalists in Ibadan, […]

The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered officers and men of the Nigeria Police Force to wear black bands for a seven-day mourning period in honour of the late Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja. The police boss gave the directive in a statement issued on Thursday by the Force Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi. Adejobi said the directive is to honour Lagbaja, who showed gallantry, dedication, […]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced the death of Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, Chief of Army Staff. He passed away on Tuesday night in Lagos following an illness. He was 56. This was disclosed in a statement by Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. Lt. Gen. Lagbaja, appointed Chief of Army Staff on June 19, 2023 by President Tinubu, was a respected leader in […]