Month: June 2024

The simmering disagreement between the Police Service Commission (PSC) and the police high command over the recruitment of constables is affecting service delivery and the timeline to increase the manpower of the security outfit. Specifically, stakeholders who spoke to our reporter described the fresh controversy on the recruitment exercise as “unhealthy,” saying such development was […]

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Zone 11 command, which covers Osun, Ondo and Oyo states, said nine people died in 13 road accidents during the first three days of the Sallah holiday. It also said 78 individuals sustained varying degrees of injuries in accidents involving 21 vehicles and 128 people. Acting Zonal Commanding Officer […]

Tragedy struck on the Abuja-Keffi highway when a trailer’s brake system failed, resulting in an accident that killed four people and injured several others. The incident occurred as the driver lost control while descending Kugbo hill. The out-of-control trailer smashed into multiple vehicles before coming to a halt, causing significant damage. The impact was so […]

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has okayed an interim deal for the procurement of 450 megawatts of electricity from Zungeru Hydro Electricity Generation Company Limited. This was contained in the notice order, NERC/2024/044, signed by the Vice Chairman of NERC, Musiliu Oseni. The commission said that the approval was important to prevent a newly completed […]