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Tragedy struck on Saturday morning June 29th, 2024 as one person was confirmed dead in a collision involving a mini truck (MUS 489 XS) and a Toyota Camry (KRD 470 JD) on the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos. The incident, attributed to excessive speeding during a heavy downpour, occurred near the Unilag waterfront, heading towards […]
President Bola Tinubu extended warm congratulations to Babatunde Fashola, former Governor of Lagos State and ex-Minister of Works and Housing, on his 61st birthday. Fashola, who served as Chief of Staff during Tinubu’s tenure as Governor of Lagos State, has held significant roles in Nigerian governance, including as Minister of Power, Works and Housing from […]
Vice President Kashim Shettima has emphasized the significance of the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, describing him as an institution that warrants vigilant protection and safeguarding. This statement follows concerns raised by Prof. Isiaq Akintola, the Executive Director of the Muslim Rights Council (MURIC), regarding alleged plans by the Sokoto government to depose […]
In an effort to curb the ongoing cholera outbreak, the Federal Government has advised Nigerians to refrain from consuming locally made drinks such as kunu, zobo, and fura. The Minister of State for Environment, Iziaq Salako, issued this advisory in a statement from Abuja, urging the public to adopt stringent sanitation and hygiene practices both […]
The Lagos State Government has impounded 40 vehicles for road obstructions and operating illegal garages, according to the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA). This action, aimed at restoring order and ensuring traffic flow, saw the impoundment of 25 commercial vehicles and 15 private cars in areas such as Oyingbo, Ijora, and Idumota. Special Adviser […]
The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has publicly denounced the killings in the South-East associated with the group’s secessionist agitation. Kanu, who has been detained since 2021 following his re-arrest in Kenya and repatriation to Nigeria, made this appeal for peace and an out-of-court settlement during his appearance at the […]
The Director General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Moji Adeyeye, reiterated that the ban on the sale and consumption of sachet alcoholic beverages in Nigeria remains in effect. This statement was made during a press briefing in Lagos on Wednesday, which was monitored via Zoom. Adeyeye emphasized that […]
Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has indicated his intention to seek negotiations with the Federal Government under Section 17 of the Federal High Court Act. This announcement was made during a session at the Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday. Kanu, who has been in the custody […]
Nigeria has climbed to the 88th position out of 141 countries in the latest World Bank Logistics Performance Index (LPI), improving from its 91st place in 2022. The LPI serves as a benchmarking tool to help countries identify and address trade logistics challenges and opportunities. It evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of a country’s logistics […]
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has sworn in caretaker chairmen for the state’s 23 local government areas. The inauguration took place on Wednesday at the Executive Council Chambers in Port Harcourt, just hours after the State House of Assembly, led by factional Speaker Victor Jumbo, screened and confirmed the nominees. The swift appointments came […]
