Author: Paul Dada
Port Harcourt-Aba train services begins operation in March – FG
“The Minister of Transportation, Mu’azu Sambo, has directed that the Port Harcourt route be connected to rail as well as…
EU calls for new approach to end insecurity in Niger Delta
“The EU supports inclusive community approaches to address systemic drivers of violence in the Niger Delta region.”
Anyaoku states problem with Nigerian constitution
“I think that the cause of the sit-at-home should be addressed, I do not think that the sit-at-home should be…
Nigeria’s coup scare and why those in power should pay attention to the hunger protests
If the current anger spreading across the nation about hunger is not promptly attended to with workable solutions that will…
How we dealt with Plateau criminals — Military
The suspects are undergoing interrogation and will be charged in court upon completion of the investigation.
Insecurity: Igboho begs Yoruba traditional rulers for support
“We need to flush out criminal elements, who have occupied our forests using the place as launch pads to jeopardize…
Constables recruitment: Police fix dates, venues for CBT
The Command said the successful applicants shortlisted in the conducted physical and credentials screening had been slated for Tuesday, March…
UN women’s wing moves to address gender-based violence in Katsina
“The exercise is a pilot project being carried out in Kaduna and Katsina, where Kaita and Faskari Local Government Areas…
Peseiro quits as Super Eagles coach
Peseiro who led the Super Eagles to clinch silver at the recently concluded African Cup of Nations that held in…
Obasanjo’s ex-minister Agunloye files N1bn suit against EFCC for declaring him wanted
He described the action of the anti-graft agency as “arbitrariness, oppression, violation of its statutory powers and functions and unlawful.”
Kano Hisbah boss resigns after criticism by Governor Yusuf
But in his reaction reaction, Daurawa, said Hisbah under his stewardship, had done its best and what was right under…
Edo Labour Party bigwig decamps to PDP, drums support for Ighodalo
“And I am going to be pulling out my resources and political structure within the five local government areas in…
Revert to old cement prices, Tinubu tells Dangote, BUA, others
President Bola Tinubu has directed cement producers to revert to the old prices for their products, says Minister of Works,…
Customs Seizes N1.7bn fake drugs
He also expressed his gratitude to the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, for his magnanimity and support to the command,…
Ukraine donates grains to Nigeria amidst food price spikes
“WFP is committed to working with the government and partners to build more resilient, inclusive, and effective food systems taking…
NURTW donates N3.5m, clothing materials to 360 drivers, widows in Kaduna
Also speaking, Alhaji Alhassan Haruna-313, the National Coordinator, Heavy-Trucks of NURTW in the state , said that indigent drivers and…
Deputy Speaker reveals when amended constitution will be ready
“And with this, we are sure that our target to get this job done in 24 months will be achieved…
‘Juju’, state police can solve security problems in Southwest — Yoruba Obas
In a communique issued by the summit and signed on behalf of the others by the Ooni of Ife, Oba…
Kaduna dismantles roadblocks mounted by protesters
According to Aruwan, in the company of security forces, they dismantled the road blocks erected and subsequently opened up the…
Two fraudsters bag jail terms in Kaduna
Each of them was prosecuted on a one-count charge bordering on cheating and impersonation.
Nigeria imports 4bn dollars worth of steel annually — Minister
Audu said this during a familiarisation visit to the National Metallurgical Development Centre (NMDC) in Jos on Thursday
WINBAFRICA @ 10: Experts call for renewed commitment to women’s empowerment for nation-building
Other dignitaries that graced the occasion included Dr Kemi Akiyode Adebayo (BOT, WINBAFRICA), Toyin Joe Bassey (Secretary General, WINBAFRICA), Dr…
Iran launches satellite from Russian soil
In January this year Iran’s Revolutionary Guards reported the first successful satellite launch from Iranian soil.
Man docked for allegedly defrauding pastor
The Magistrate, Mrs Adebola Adeola, granted the defendant bail in the sum of N100,000 and one surety in like sum.
Police arrest two over adulterated food items
A press statement issued by Deputy Public Relations Officer, P Sharif Sa’ad, accused them of deliberately mixing about 57 bags…
Meningitis kills 20 boarding school students in Yobe
“The situation is under control because we have not recorded any new cases in the past two days while 370…
100 patients benefit from Ogun Free Surgical Intervention Programme
Also, 20-year-old Okuwobi Ayomide, 18-year-old Onaleye Solomon, and 13-year-old Olusola Abdulquazeem, who had Hernia operations at the hospital, thanked Governor…
I3-year-old boy drowns in Lagos beach
“The incident happened yesterday. The mother of the boy said that the wave of the water swept her son. According…
Lagos restates commitment to growth of MSMEs
Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade and Industry (CCTI) Commissioner, Mrs. Folashade Ambrose-Medebem, at the maiden stakeholders’ meeting with Business Membership Organisations (BMOS),…
Nigeria’s food inflation rate is 35.41% — Report
The NLC had demanded demanded the full implementation of the welfare provisions for workers, employment generation, immediate subsidy to farmers…