Fire guts Abuja train station, operations unaffected
By Olasunkanmi Akoni ABUJA — A fire incident on Wednesday evening affected part of the Idu Train Station in Abuja, damaging some electrical installations but causing no loss of life. The Nigerian Railway Corporation, NRC, which confirmed the incident on Thursday, said the situation had been brought under control and assured passengers that Abuja-Kaduna train […]
2027: How I will tackle poverty and win the North — Obi
“I know the problems in the Northern North. I will deal with the issue of poverty the way it’s not been there before.
France says ‘will not support’ Infantino in FIFA election
France will not support the candidacy of Gianni Infantino, who is running for a new term as FIFA president in March 2027, the French Football Federation (FFF) announced on Thursday.
Customs seizes drones, narcotics worth N43.5bn at Lagos port
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted surveillance drones, narcotics and expired pharmaceutical products with a combined value of N43.59 billion at the APM Terminals examination bay, Apapa Port, Lagos.
Ethiopian Airlines boosts Nigeria flights to 53 weekly, adds Port Harcourt
By Dickson Omobola Ethiopian Airlines has increased flight frequencies in the country and introduced a new service to Port Harcourt. Under the expansion, Ethiopian Airlines has increased its Lagos operation to 21 weekly flights, offering up to three daily services, while also increasing frequencies to Kano by four bringing the total to 11 flights a […]
Wike committed no infraction in FCT borrowings — Reps deputy spoksperson
Deputy Spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Philip Agbese, has dismissed allegations that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, obtained loans for the financing of projects in Abuja without the approval of the National Assembly.
