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...Call for urgent action to address road safety, prevent future tragedies ...IPMAN demands safer tanker parks, stricter safety protocols ...Deputy Speaker seeks Govt intervention, relief for affected families The death toll from the tragic fuel tanker explosion in Enugu State has risen to 18, with numerous others injured, according to the Federal Road Safety Corps ...
By Sodiq Adelakun The Lagos State Government has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to traders operating under the Apongbon Bridge and along drainage setbacks in Lagos Island to vacate the areas. Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, announced this during an inspection of the Savage/Elegbata/Bombata Drainage Channel on Thursday. Wahab said the ...
..Commissions Bola Ahmed Tinubu Barracks in Abuja ...COAS Oluyede assures President of military’s loyalty, commitment .By Sodiq Adelakun President Bola Tinubu has reiterated that enhancing the welfare of Nigeria’s Armed Forces and boosting their operational efficiency will be one of the major priorities of his administration. He made this pledge during the groundbreaking ceremony of ...
Joyful winners in the ongoing Glo Festival of Joy promo received their prizes at a special presentation ceremony held by Globacom at its Aminu Kano Crescent office, Abuja, on Wednesday. A brand-new Toyota Prado, a brand-new Kia Picanto, a Keke Napep, and numerous other prizes such as sewing machines, grinding machines, and power generating sets ...
By Seun Ibiyemi The Executive Secretary of the Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD), Tolulope Odunaiya, has announced a policy review of the “I Am Alive” confirmation solution, introducing a mobile version to accommodate pensioners unable to validate their life status through facial recognition or fingerprint scanning due to disabilities or health challenges. Odunaiya outlined the ...
Nigeria’s bid to host the establishment of the UNESCO Category II Media and Information Literacy Institute has received a huge boost with the endorsement of seven countries, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris has disclosed. This is as the Minister also revealed that Nigeria has received commitments from twenty other countries. Speaking ...
…Calls for unity in Ogoniland for sustainable devt, environmental cleanup ...Fubara reaffirms support for President Tinubu’s peace, devt. agenda ...Ogoni leaders pledge to work with FG for peace, justice President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday urged Ogoni leaders to set aside historical grievances and work together to achieve peace, development, and a clean environment. Receiving a ...
By Seun Ibiyemi President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has granted approval for the establishment and development of Inland Dry Ports (IDP) in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, and Moniya, Oyo State, as part of efforts to alleviate congestion at seaports in Lagos, reduce persistent delays, and bolster Nigeria’s economy. Once completed, these Inland Dry Ports will provide significant ...
...As mixed reactions trail officer’s death in Anambra By Sodiq Adelakun The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has raised an alarm over the growing involvement of internet fraudsters in violent criminal activities, warning that they are no longer limited to online scams but are increasingly armed and engaged in more serious crimes such as ...
...Tinubu urges citizens to exercise caution around fuel-laden vehicles ...NGF Chair mourns victims, calls for urgent enforcement of safety measures ...IGP warns against negligence, directs commissioners to strengthen MTDs The death toll from the tragic fuel tanker explosion at Dikko Junction in Niger State has risen to 86, with 55 others injured, according to Abdullahi ...
By Blessing Emmanuel The Nigerian government has unveiled an ambitious initiative to secure the country’s removal from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Grey List by May 2025. This project, led by the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) in collaboration with the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU), will leverage cutting-edge technology to address longstanding ...
By Seun Ibiyemi The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has reiterated its commitment to fostering growth, sustainability, and investment in the petroleum sector during the inaugural meeting of the Petroleum Industry Stakeholders’ Forum (PISF). In his address, the Authority’s Chief Executive, Farouk A. Ahmed, emphasised that the PISF provides a critical platform ...
By Blessing Emmanuel, Abuja The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (FMAFS) has inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) to roll out a NIN-enabled farmer registry and the Government-to-People (G2P) card. The MoU signed on Wednesday at the Ministry’s headquarters between the Agric Minister, Senator Abubakar Kyari ...
...Deploys security personnel to forestall further breakdown of law and order By Jeleel Olawale Sequel to an outbreak of yet another communal misunderstanding between Ifon and Ilobu communities, the State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has ordered that a curfew be imposed in the two warring communities with immediate effect. The Commissioner for Information and Public ...
...Marwa seeks NASS support, defends N67.5B 2025 NDLEA budget ...As Reps threaten to recommend scrapping non-performing agencies By Seun Ibiyemi The National Assembly Joint Committee on Finance has given revenue generating agencies of government 48 hours ultimatum to appear before the parliament or risk being withdrawn from government funding for 2025 operations. This is even ...
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, has stated that the expanded operations of the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) will help reduce the country’s dependence on foreign sources for weapons. It follows the recent assent by President Bola Tinubu to the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) Bill, 2023. The new ...
A former queen of the Ooni of Ife, Prophetess Naomi Silekunola, and Oriyomi Hamzat, the proprietor of Agidigbo FM, regained their freedom on Tuesday after meeting the bail conditions set by the court. Recall that the duo, alongside Abdullahi Fasasi, principal of Islamic High School, Basorun, had been remanded at Agodi Correctional Centre following their ...
...Owoade vows to uphold traditions, foster unity in Oyo ...As MURIC kicks, condemns Makinde’s appointment as abuse of power in appointment By Jeleel Olawale Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has presented the staff of office to the new Alaafin of Oyo, Abimbola Owoade, despite opposition from some members of the Oyomesi (kingmakers). He made the ...
The Federal Capital Territory Authority (FCTA) Security Council and the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has disclosed that it will begin charging vandals and theives of public infrastructure with attempted murder and economic sabotage. The resolve comes amidst recent activities of manhole cover thieves in the nation’s capital, Abuja. The council at its first meeting for ...
...Threatens to cut funding of JAMB over N1.1b spent on meals, N850m to kill mosquitoes By Seun Ibiyemi On Monday, the National Assembly Joint Committee on Finance established a special panel to investigate a shortfall of N4 trillion in revenue, attributed to indiscriminate waivers granted by government agencies. This comes as the committee has threatened ...
The Nigerian Airforce (NAF) has killed top bandit commanders in Zamfara state. This was disclosed by the Director, Public Relations and Information, Air Vice Marshal Olusola Akinboyewa in a statement. The NAF in its statement said the Force carried out the act under Operation Fansan Yamma with real-time coordination from an intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance ...
The Ogun State Government has raised an alarm over the suspected invasion of the South-West region by bandits. This was disclosed in a statement signed by the Special Adviser to the Ogun State Governor on Media and Strategy, Hon. Kayode Akinmade, on Friday. The statement assured that the government is in full control of its ...
...Stakeholders brace for potential showdown if crisis persist ...Anyanwu, Ude-Okoye defy party leadership, threaten chaos As the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) prepares to resume full operations today, the party is embroiled in a deepening leadership crisis, with two rival claimants to the position of National Secretary set to report for duty. The ongoing standoff between ...
