Abe urges Nigerians to trust electoral process, commends INEC on Rivers bye-election
By Daniel Abia, Port Harcourt Chairman of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), Senator Magnus Ngei Abe, has urged Nigerians at home and in the diaspora to maintain confidence in the country’s electoral process in order to strengthen democracy. Abe made the call following the successful con duct of the Rivers South East Senatorial […]
Why Nigerians smuggle cars via neighbouring countries — Stakeholders blame high clearing costs
Fresh revelations from stakeholders in the automobile and maritime sectors have identified high vehicle clearing costs, port delays, and freight charges as major reasons many Nigerians patronise neighbouring countries and resort to smuggling vehicles into the country.
NSCDC drills 106 officers on pistol safety, says no room for trigger errors
The Federal Capital Territory FCT Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps NSCDC, has concluded a two-week Intensive Pistol Management Training Course for 106 personnel, reaffirming the Corps’ commitment to manpower development, professionalism, discipline, and quality service delivery.
US offers fast-track visa interviews within 10 days for applicants who pay $750
Manchester United have secured the majority of the land required for their proposed new 100,000-seater stadium, taking a significant step towards building what would become the largest sporting arena in the United Kingdom.
Cab operators threaten to shut Lagos, Abuja airports over FAAN policies
By Dickson Omobola No fewer than 200 cab operators, Monday, threatened to ground operations at the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos, and Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport, Abuja, in nine days if the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, fails to reverse what they described as anti-operator policies. The drivers, under the aegis of Nigeria Union of Private […]
Bello Turji’s alleged sophisticated weapons raise fresh security concerns in Nigeria – Experts
By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo Reports alleging that notorious bandit leader Bello Turji has acquired sophisticated weapons and is collaborating with Boko Haram elements to train and equip fighters have once again drawn attention to the worsening security situation in Nigeria’s North-West. If confirmed, the claims suggest that criminal networks are becoming more organised, better armed and […]
