FG moves to deepen Lekki channel beyond 16.5m, targets 19m
The Federal Government has approved maintenance dredging of the $1.5 billion Lekki Deep Seaport channel, initially increasing its depth from 16.5 meters to 17 meters, with a long-term target of 19 meters.
Before Nuhu Ribadu rides off into fantasy-land
Marte, the headquarters of the eponymous Local Government Area (LGA) on the western floodplains of the Lake Chad in Borno State, north-east Nigeria, has been a site of lingering contest between Nigerian troops on the one hand and Islamist insurgents of Boko Haram on the other for over one decade.
Army foils kidnap attempt in Taraba, rescues victims
Troops of the 6 Brigade Nigerian Army/Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have successfully foiled a kidnap attempt and rescued three victims unhurt in Chanchangi village, Takum Local Government Area of Taraba State.
Idjerhe Kingdom in Delta demands relocation of herdsmen
The Idjerhe Kingdom in Delta State’s Ethiope West Local Government Area has demanded that herdsmen leave the area, claiming they were attacking and killing farmers without cause.
IPOB accuses FG of interfering in Nnamdi Kanu’s trial
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has accused the Federal Government of interfering with the judiciary in the ongoing trial of its leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.
Gridlock: FG, Lagos partner to transform Apapa Marine Beach Underbridge into truck park
In a bid to ease traffic congestion and improve environmental conditions in Apapa, the Federal Government and Lagos State Government have commenced a collaborative effort to transform the Marine Beach Underbridge into an ultra-modern truck park.
