BRT Drivers Down Tools Over Alleged Non-Payment of December Salary
Passengers utilizing the Lagos State Bus Rapid Transit system experienced an unexpected halt on Sunday as drivers from Primero Transport Services Limited went on strike, citing grievances over the purported non-payment of their December salaries. At the Ikorodu BRT terminal, our correspondent noted the emergence of long queues at all boarding points, where passengers patiently…
Ekiti-Born Lawyer’s Daughter Killed by Kidnappers Due to Unpaid N60 Million Ransom
A secondary school student, Folorunsho Ariyo, who was kidnapped in the Dutse axis of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, has been killed by her abductors. It was reported that gunmen invaded Sagwari Layout Estate in Dutse on Sunday, January 7, 2024, and kidnapped ten residents, including Miss Ariyo, her mother and three siblings. According to the gathering,…
Fear as attackers reportedly assisted by police smash over the fencing at Enugu airport
The breaking down of an Akanu Ibiam International Airport perimeter fence in Enugu on Friday caused alarm. The HIFOX NEWS has learned that tensions between surrounding estate residents and airport personnel arose as a result of the destruction, which was carried out by thugs. Several of the offenders were apprehended after a prompt reaction by…
Security Agencies Know Sponsors, Masterminds of Plateau Attacks—Gov Mutfwang
Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State disclosed on Friday that the recurrent assaults on his state should be classified as acts of terrorism, emphasizing that security agencies are aware of the perpetrators. Mutfwang emphasized the urgency of addressing these attacks, asserting that those supporting terrorism are identifiable. He made these remarks during an interview on…
WHO and NDDC have partnered to improve Niger Delta health
The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) have decided to collaborate in ways that would benefit the local population, which could lead to an improvement in healthcare delivery in the oil region. Samuel Ogbuku, the managing director of the NDDC in Port Harcourt, affirmed this. He reported that the Commission…
40 Terrorists Invade Abuja Community, Kidnap 23
Approximately 40 bandits reportedly raided the Kawu community in the Bwari Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory on Thursday, kidnapping 23 individuals. The Kawu community, situated near the borders of Niger and Kaduna states, became the target of the gunmen, who, according to the deputy speaker of the council and area representative, Abdulmumini Zakari,…
Supreme Court Upholds Sanwo-Olu’s Election as Lagos Governor
The Supreme Court has upheld the victory of Babajide Sanwo-Olu, a member of the All Progressive Congress (APC), as the Governor of Lagos State. The court rejected the appeal filed by Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour of the Labour Party (LP) in a unanimous decision by a five-member panel. The appeals challenging Sanwo-Olu’s election were deemed without merit….
Supreme Court Reserves Judgement In Ogun Gov Poll Appeal
The Supreme Court has deferred ruling in Oladipupo Adebutu’s appeal against the Court of Appeal’s majority ruling upholding Dapo Abiodun’s election as Ogun State governor. Following arguments and the adoption of the parties’ procedures, a five-member panel of the highest court, presided over by Justice John Okoro, adjourned for a decision. Because the Independent National…
Ten Hag Won’t Dismiss Man United Loan Signings
In the FA Cup third round on Monday, Ten Hag defeated third-tier Wigan 2-0, but at least ten of their key players were absent. Erik ten Hag has not ruled out adding players on loan to help fight against the illnesses and injuries that could ruin Manchester United’s hopes of turning around their dismal season….
EU Investigates Microsoft’s OpenAI Investment
The action is a part of Brussels’ attempts to ensure that its oversight can keep up with the rapidly developing field of artificial intelligence and prevent dominant firms from excluding rivals. The European Union’s competition authority announced on Tuesday that it was investigating Microsoft’s investment in ChatGPT creator OpenAI to determine whether the deal should…