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 Government to begin destruction of shanties, shops along Enugu-Onitsha Expressway By Chris Chikelue Anambra State Government has announced that it will no longer condone erection of shanties and dingy shops along the Enugu-Onitsha Expressway. This was contained in a release made by its environment monitoring taskforce, The Operation Clean and Healthy Anambra State which was signed by its Managing Director and Chief Superintendent General, Comrade Celestine Anere, made public on October 18. According to the release, it is the intention of the State Government to bring to public its decision to expunge and rid the entire stretch of road from Amansea axis of the Federal highway all through down to Bridgehead, Onitsha Metropolis of shanties and attachments on either sides of the Enugu-Onitsha road.  "Traders on the either sides of the long stretch are advised to start dismantling and evacuation of all shanties and strictures. The State Government will frown and subsequently wield...

 Gabon sets date for referendum on new constitution Gabon will hold a referendum on November 16 on a proposed new constitution, a key step towards the return to a civilian regime which the military junta promised after a coup, the transitional government said. The August 2023 coup put an end to 55 years of rule by the family of former president Ali Bongo Ondimba. The draft new constitution includes abolishing the post of prime minister and imposing a seven-year presidential term, renewable once, according to AFP. Lawmakers in early September met to form a "reasoned opinion" on a final text, drafted from a thousand proposals collected during a national dialogue organised in April. Candidates for head of state would have to be the offspring of Gabonese-born parents, according to a version of the proposed document circulating online - a claim authorities in the oil-rich country have not denied. Neither the bill nor the 800 amendments proposed by the parliament have been made pub...

 Fubara announces N85,000 as new Minimum Wage for workers Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara has approved N85,000 new minimum wage for public servants in the state. Fubara, in a Facebook post on Friday said after meeting with the traditional rulers, he also met had had productive discussion with Labour Leaders, during which he announced an increase in the minimum wage for Rivers State workers to ₦85,000, effective November. “Rivers State workers will be better off for it,” Fubara stated, highlighting his administration’s commitment to improving the welfare of workers in the state. This announcement marks a significant step towards enhancing the living standards of the workforce in Rivers State, reflecting the Governor’s dedication to addressing the needs and concerns of the state’s citizens. Manwhile, Fubara also expressed his gratitude for the visit from the Rivers State Council of Traditional Rulers, led by His Majesty King Chike Anderson Worlu Wodo. The meeting reinforced ...

 Niger: Three suspects arrested over theft of truck worth N30m Three suspects are currently in police net for allegedly stealing a tipper truck worth over N30 million along the Kaduna-Abuja highway in Suleja, Suleja Local Government Area of Niger State. The suspects are Nura Ibrahim, Adamu Ibrahim and Abdulfatai Ibrahim, all of Kaduna Road, Suleja. The Niger State Police Command Public Relations Officer, SP Wasiu Abiodun, who disclosed in Minna, said the three suspects were arrested for joint acts, theft and receiving stolen property. According to him: “On October 14, 2024, at about 1 pm, information was received that a tipper truck, white in colour, with engine number 071231, and chassis number AZ1642440082 worth over N30 million was found in a workshop along the Kaduna-Abuja expressway, Suleja, and was suspected to be a stolen vehicle.” He explained that police operatives attached to Maje Division moved to the scene and discovered that Nura Ibrahim, 37, of Kaduna Road had negotia...

 I have jaw tumor – Content creator Jadrolit Nigerian first human robotic content creator, Amadou Elizabeth Aminata widely known as Jadrolita has opened up on her battle with a jawline tumor. She made this known after being criticised on social media for abandoning her content, following her relationship with TikTok star, Peller. Speaking amid the backlash, the content creator revealed that she took a break because of her battle with a jawline tumor which she initially thought was a dental issue. In a video on social media, she said: “Let me tell you people what happened. I was told that I have a tumour here. I thought it was a teeth problem but the doctor said it was a tumour in my jawline. “So, they removed something from inside the last time I went. They took samples for a test to know what kind of tumor it is before I will undergo the main surgery. I heard that the result is out. I just pray it is not bad because it is spoiling my face. “Those saying I should go back to AI, did...

 Actors Guild of Nigeria suspends Halima Abubakar The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) has suspended actress Halima Abubakar following an investigation into her “unprofessional misconduct”. In a memo released on Friday, the guild said it found Halima “guilty of spreading false information about fellow members, associates, and patrons, including allegations of extramarital affairs with highly placed individuals”. The AGN said a two-year-long investigation, conducted by a special secret investigation panel, uncovered Halima’s “involvement in slandering Nollywood”. It added that the actress will face the national disciplinary committee to determine her full punishment. The guild said she should not be allowed to participate in any filming projects during her suspension. The AGN also said the secret panel is investigating other female members allegedly involved in scandals with Godswill Akpabio, the senate president. “Following the thorough investigative report by the special Secret Inves...

 Alleged False Claims: DSS Sues SERAP, Demands N5.5bn Damages The Department of State Services (DSS) has filed a N5.5b defamation suit against a group, the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP), for an alleged false claim that officials of the agency invaded its Abuja office. In the suit filed in the names of two of its officials, Sarah John and Gabriel Ogundele, the DSS stated among others, that the claim by SERAP had negatively impacted on its reputation and that of the two officials involved. The suit, filed on October 17 by DSS’  team of lawyers, led by Akinlolu Kehinde (SAN), before the HIgh Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), marked: CV/4547/2024 has SERAP and its deputy director, Kolawole Oluwadare, listed as defendants. They stated in their statement of claim that in line with its practice of engaging with officials of non-governmental organisations operating in the FCT to establish a relationship with their new leadership, it directed the ...