Tag: News Agency Of Nigeria
Last Batch Of Lagos Pilgrims Depart
The airlift of the last batch of Lagos State pilgrims for this year’s Hajj is to be completed today, a…
Enahoro is alive and recuperating, says Assistant
The Special Assistant to Chief Anthony Enahoro on Public Affairs, Mr Olawale Okuniyi has assured Nigerians that the elder statesman…
Doctor Seeks Cornea For Eye Transplant
An eye doctor and President of Nigerian Optometric Association, Dr. Okey Okoroji, has called on people to donate their eye…
20 killed In Motor Accidents
At least 20 persons have been confirmed dead, while 33 others sustained serious injuries in two motor accidents in Zamfara…
Tanker Loses Control, Destroys 5 Vehicles
A tanker driver on Sunday morning lost control at Costain Roundabout, Iganmu, Lagos, and destroyed several vehicles, the News Agency…
2011 Polls: Military To Assist INEC
INEC said on Thursday in Abuja that the commission was considering enlisting the support of the military in the provision…
OBJ Opens Up On Ekwueme
Former president Olusegun Obasanjo on Thursday said that former vice president Alex  Ekwueme, rejected the position of Senate President after…
Court To Visit Lekki-Epe Road Over Suit
Justice Bolaji Candide-Johnson of the Lagos High Court on Thursday said that the court would conduct a visit to the…
Mixed Reactions Trail New Timeline For The 2011 Polls
Mixed reactions on Thursday trailed the new timetable approved by the Senate for the 2011 general elections. The News Agency…
Nigerian Pilgrim Dies In Mecca
A pilgrim from Gombe State died on Tuesday in Medina, Saudi Arabia after a brief illness. The Head of Nigerian…
It’s Stella For Ever, Says OBJ
Former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo on Tuesday in Lagos, said the memory of his late wife Stella, would remain in…
Shake-Up In Ekiti Civil Service
Governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti has ordered a mass redeployment of civil servants in the state civil service barely 13…
New Nigerian Governor Reshuffles Civil Service
Gov. Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti has ordered a mass redeployment of civil servants in the state civil service barely 13…
Truck Driver Diverts 600 Bags Of Cement
The Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad (FSARS), Adeniji Adele, Lagos, said it arrested a 35-year-old truck driver for allegedly diverting 600…
Water Still Scarce In South East
Potable water remains a leading scarce commodity in the south eastern part of Nigeria, according to a survey by the…