We’ve absolute confidence in new Kogi gov to deliver on good governance

We’ve absolute confidence in new Kogi gov to deliver on good governance

Vice President Kashim Shettima has expressed the absolute confidence of the Tinubu administration in the new Governor of Kogi State, Usman Ododo, to deliver the dividends of good governance to the people of the state. He said the “change of baton from one progressive to another will not disrupt the dividends of good governance”, noting … Read more

Clarens leads the way as South Africa’s first smart town

Clarens leads the way as South Africa’s first smart town

Clarens has emerged as South Africa’s inaugural smart town, pioneering the use of “load curtailment” to navigate the challenges posed by load-shedding. Eskom’s announcement heralds a transformative approach, allowing the town to autonomously manage its electricity load, offering a glimpse into a future where communities actively participate in ensuring uninterrupted power supply. ALSO READ:Legal setback … Read more

Nigeria defeat Cameroon, qualify for AFCON quarter-final

Nigeria defeat Cameroon, qualify for AFCON quarter-final

Two goals from Ademola Lookman, one in each half, helped the Super Eagles soar 2-0 over Cameroon’s Indomitable Lions in Saturday’s round of 16 clash. Coach Jose Peseiro reinstated Alex Iwobi, Zaidu Sanusi, and Lookman as he continued to deploy the 3-4-3 formation. The Eagles were the better from the start and laid siege to … Read more

ANC mourns loss of NEC member Violet Siwela

ANC mourns loss of NEC member Violet Siwela

The African National Congress (ANC) bids farewell to NEC member Violate Siwela, laid to rest in Bushbuckridge Mpumalanga after passing last week. Described as a selfless leader fostering unity, Siwela’s legacy is honored as ANC leaders encourage members to secure victory in upcoming elections. ALSO READ:Stay Informed: Key 2024 SASSA payment dates starting February The … Read more

Corruption allegations against Nigeria’s Navy Chief ‘serious,’ will be investigated

Corruption allegations against Nigeria’s Navy Chief ‘serious,’ will be investigated

The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has pledged to investigate the corrupt allegations against the Chief of Naval Staff, Emmanuel Ogalla.This is contained in a statement by the Director, Information, Press and Public Relations of the defence ministry, Henshaw Ogubike. According to Mr Ogubike, Mr Matawalle said this while responding to the allegation … Read more

ANC has not invited Zuma to NEC meetings since his arrest: Mbalula

ANC has not invited Zuma to NEC meetings since his arrest: Mbalula

African National Congress (ANC) Secretary-General (SG), Fikile Mbalula, says the party has not invited former President Jacob Zuma to its National Executive Committee (NEC) meetings since his arrest in 2021. Zuma was sentenced to 15 months imprisonment after the Constitutional Court found him guilty of contempt of court. Mbalula says the ANC will decide on the … Read more

‘Police played no role in my release’ – Monarch recounts ordeal at kidnappers’ den

‘Police played no role in my release’ – Monarch recounts ordeal at kidnappers’ den

A traditional ruler in Imo State, South-east Nigeria, has refuted claims that the police in the state rescued him from kidnappers. The traditional ruler, Samuel Ohiri, was abducted by some gunmen on 6 January from his palace in Orodo, a community in Mbaitoli Local Government Area of Imo State. Mr Ohiri, who is the traditional … Read more

52-year-old lawyer sentenced to 10years for theft

52-year-old lawyer sentenced to 10years for theft

A former Durban lawyer has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for stealing money meant for his clients. LAWYERS DIRTY DEALINGS Fifty-Two year old Langelihle Dube, was found guilty of theft Durban Commercial Crimes Court, of approximately R2.3 million, from two of his clients between the period of 2009 to 2011. ALSO READ: Disgraced RWC … Read more

Two dead as Nigerian Army troops, bandits fight in Taraba

Two dead as Nigerian Army troops, bandits fight in Taraba

The 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army, operating in Wukari Local Government Area of Taraba State, on Saturday, said its troops engaged bandits and recovered rifles from them after a fierce battle. Olubodunde Oni, the spokesperson for the brigade, stated this in a statement in Jalingo, the state capital. He said the clash occurred following the sound … Read more

Planned 7-hour water outage in City of Cape Town next week

Planned 7-hour water outage in City of Cape Town next week

Planned maintenance by the City of Cape Town will result in a seven-hour water outage in most areas from Monday, 29 January. PLANNED WATER OUTAGE IN THE CITY OF CAPE TOWN The City of Cape Town said zero-pressure tests (ZPT) and conditional assessments will be done on the water supply network in the following areas: Monday, … Read more