LASTMA averts disaster as fully loaded tanker spills fuel
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has averted disaster after a fully loaded tanker overturned and spilled fuel across the main carriageway of the Oshodi-Gbagada Expressway. The LASTMA General Manager, Mr Olalekan Bakare-Oki, said this in a statement on Tuesday in Lagos. The statement was signed by Mr Taofiq Adebayo, Director, Public Affairs and […]
Insecurity: Confiscated ‘Okite’ boxes to undergo forensic analysis – Soludo
Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, has announced that all confiscated ‘Okite’ boxes, allegedly used by native doctors, will be subjected to forensic analysis.
Trump wants Canadian economy to ‘collapse’ – Trudeau
President Donald Trump’s tariffs are aimed at forcing the “collapse” of Canada’s economy to make it “easier” for the United States to annex the country, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Tuesday.
Reps call for stricter enforcement of environmental laws in Delta region
The House of Representatives has directed the Federal Ministry of Environment, National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA), National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA), and Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) to strengthen the enforcement of environmental laws.
DELSU appoints 42-year-old professor as deputy vice-chancellor
Owamah, who is DELSU’s only professor of civil engineering, is the current director of academic planning at the institution.
Alleged Breach: Court fixes May 28 for trial of MTN’s CEO, others
By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA– The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has slated May 28 for the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, FCCPC, to arraign the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, MD/CEO, of MTN Nigeria Communications Plc, Mr Karl Toriola, on a two-count charge. Others listed as 1st to 4th defendants in the […]
Gunmen kill ex-immigration CG in Abuja
Gunmen on Tuesday shot and killed a former Comptroller-General of the Nigerian Immigration Service, NIS, David Shikfu Parradang, in Abuja.
Nigeria expands trade and investment ties with five countries – Minister
Nigeria has expanded trade and investment discussions with five key global economies—Brazil, India, France, and the United Arab Emirates—to boost economic growth and create wealth for its citizens.
Ukraine ready to agree to truce if Russia will do same – Zelensky
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday said he wanted to “make things right” with Donald Trump and to work under the US President’s “strong leadership” to secure a lasting peace in Ukraine.
Japa: Top 10 most in-demand jobs in US
The United States is a top destination for many Nigerians looking to emigrate and there are in-demand jobs there.
Police launch manhunt for abductors of Catholic priest, seminarian in Edo
By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY – THE Edo State Police Command on Tuesday confirmed the kidnapping of a Catholic priest identified as Rev. Father Philip Ekeli and a seminarian, Peter Andrew at the St. Peter Catholic Church, Ivukwa, Etsako East local government area. A statement by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Moses Yamu said […]
