December 11, 2024 - Pen Agency News

Nigeria’s Customs Brutal Activities: House of Reps Launches Probe

The House of Representatives has launched an investigation into Nigeria Customs Service officers involved in smuggling and civilian brutality. During Wednesday’s plenary session, the House adopted a motion sponsored by Oluwaseun Whingan,...

Police in Rivers Warn Against Night Travel Ahead of Yuletide

The Rivers State Police Command has issued a stern warning against night travel along two major roads in Ikwerre. As the festive season approaches, the police caution travelers to avoid the Elele-Omerelu...

Huawei Launches Nigeria’s First Hyperscale Local Cloud

Huawei has unveiled Nigeria’s first hyperscale local cloud, marking a significant milestone in the country’s digital transformation. This new cloud system, built with Tier 3+ data centers, offers ultra-low latency services of...

U.S. Using Seized Russian Assets to Support Ukraine

In a bold move, the United States has transferred $20 billion to Ukraine, funded by the proceeds of Russian assets frozen since the invasion of Ukraine in 2022. This payment forms part...

Netanyahu Testifies in Corruption Trial Amid National Crisis

Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel’s longest-serving prime minister, has become the first sitting Israeli leader to testify in his corruption trial. On December 11, 2024, Netanyahu appeared in Tel Aviv’s District Court, facing serious...

Runway Accident at Abuja Airport: What Happened?

On December 11, 2024, an Allied Air Cargo aircraft suffered a tyre burst, causing it to skid off Runway 22. Emergency crews and airport authorities responded immediately, evacuating five passengers and crew...

National Grid Collapses for the 12th Time in 2024

On Wednesday, December 11, 2024, Nigerians were once again plunged into darkness as the national power grid collapsed for the 12th time in just one year. This collapse marks a worrying trend,...

"I no Longer Manage Emmanuela and Success"

Mark Angel Steps Back as Emmanuella and Success’ Manager

Mark Angel Steps Back from Managing Emmanuella and Success Nigerian comedian Mark Angel has announced that he is no longer managing young comedians Emmanuella and Success, a move that has raised questions...

Dele Farotimi Remains in Custody, Bail Application Denied

Dele Farotimi Denied Bail After Police Accusations Dele Farotimi, the prominent Nigerian human rights lawyer, was remanded in custody by an Ekiti State Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday. The court adjourned Farotimi’s bail...

Second Okuama Community Leader Dies in Military Custody

A Community Grieves Again Okuama, a community in Delta State, is in mourning once again after Dennis Okugbaye, the community’s 81-year-old treasurer, died in military custody. Okugbaye’s death follows that of Pa...

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