4 burnt to death in Delta as vehicle conveying diesel rams into truck
FOUR persons were, yesterday, burnt beyond recognition as a vehicle conveying diesel rammed into a stationary truck at Ekuigbo junction axis of the East/West Road, Ughelli North Local Government Area, Delta State.
Energy crisis: Nigeria not ripe for nuclear power plant —experts
Despite the power supply challenge facing the country, a move towards setting up a nuclear power plant has been discouraged by energy experts who cited Nigeria’s poor maintenance culture and insecurity as reasons.
Two protesters allegedly shot dead in South Africa
Two protesters were reportedly shot dead on Monday in South Africa when policemen opened fire at the protesters during a demonstration against the high cost of utilities in the country, African News reports.
Kwara ready for census – NPC Director
The National Population Commission (NPC), Kwara office, has said that the 16 local government areas in the state are set for the forthcoming census. The state Director, NPC, Malam Saheed Adebayo, confirmed the readiness for the exercise while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ilorin on Monday. Adebayo said that the commission […]
Lagos Govt to penalize Rufai Oseni for plying BRT lane
The Lagos State Government has vowed to take disciplinary actions against Arise TV anchor, Rufai Oseni for driving on the dedicated lane for Bus Rapid Transit (BRT).
FCT residents call for sack of Defence Minister, NSA over increased kidnappings
By Kingsley Omonobi, Abuja Scores of residents of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Abuja, on Monday, converged at the Abuja Unity Fountain, to protest the insecurity and ineffectiveness of the security agencies in curtailing the waves of kidnapping and killings ravaging the city. Speaking on the platform of the Guardians of Democracy and Development Initiative […]
Atiku proposes increased collaboration between Nigeria, UK
The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar has proposed an increased collaboration between the government of the United Kingdom and Nigeria in finding solutions to issues that are of mutual benefits to both countries.
DSS disowns security advisory in circulation
The Department of State Services has disowned a security alert currently making waves online.
U.S. kills Al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahri in drone strike
The United States killed Al-Qaeda leader, Ayman al-Zawahri in a drone strike over the weekend in Afghanistan, according to reports A senior administration official told reporters that “over the weekend, the United States conducted a counterterrorism operation against a significant Al Qaeda target in Afghanistan. The operation was successful and there were no civilian casualties.” […]
Addressing mortgage financing hitch, key to housing delivery – Fashola
The Minister of Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola, says addressing the issue of access to mortgage financing is the panacea to housing delivery challenge in the country. Fashola said this at the opening of the Board/Management Retreat of the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN) on Monday, in Abuja. The retreat is with the […]
COVID-19: 19 months after, FCTA reopens Abuja’s Millennium Park
By Omeiza Ajayi, Abuja Federal Capital Territory FCT Minister, Malam Muhammad Musa Bello has reopened the popular Millennium Park, 19 months after it was closed due to the outbreak of COVID-19 in the territory. The FCT Administration had in December 2021 shut down the park in order to contain the epidemic. Bello who led officials […]
