Security, tax, environmental concerns stall reopening of Oshodi Resettlement Market
Business activities remained at a standstill on Wednesday as the Oshodi Resettlement Market in Lagos remained shut following its closure by the Lagos State Government over the alleged assault of officials of the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC), popularly known as KAI.
Site engineer, 15 others trapped as five-storey building collapses in Port Harcourt
By Daniel Abia, Port Harcourt A tragic incident occurred in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, on Wednesday after a five-storey building under construction collapsed, trapping no fewer than 16 persons, including a site engineer, beneath the rubble. Eyewitnesses said the building caved in at about 9 a.m., causing panic among residents and workers in the area. […]
Wike to Yobo: Tell Super Eagles we are not happy about Nigeria’s World Cup absence
ABUJA — Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has expressed disappointment over Nigeria’s failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, urging former Super Eagles captain, Joseph Yobo, to convey the frustrations of Nigerians to the national team. Wike spoke on Wednesday during the commissioning of the Gwagwalada-Kuje Road project in […]
Military, foreign allies have broken backbone of terrorist groups — Defence intelligence chief
The Chief of Defence Intelligence (CDI), Lt. Gen. Emmanuel Undiandeye, has said that the Nigerian Armed Forces, working in collaboration with international partners including the United States, United Kingdom and France, have significantly degraded terrorist groups operating in the country.
Senate adopts manual voting on State Police Bill as electronic system fails
…Akpabio: Matter of Profound National Importance By Henry Umoru ABUJA — The Senate on Wednesday abandoned plans to use its electronic voting system for consideration of the constitutional amendment bill on the establishment of state police after the voting machines failed to function. Following unsuccessful efforts to activate the electronic system for more than 30 […]
Abia begins enforcement of Okada ban, sets N50,000 fine for defaulters
By Ugochukwu Alaribe The Abia State Government has commenced enforcement of the ban on motorcycle operations in Aba, Umuahia and Ohafia, warning that violators will face a fine of N50,000 and possible impoundment of their motorcycles. The government said operators whose motorcycles are seized would be required to pay the N50,000 penalty within 30 days […]
