At least 41 dead in Guyana capsized ferry disaster
At least 41 people died after a ferry capsized off the coast of Guyana over the weekend, the government said Tuesday.
Lagos revives dumpsites, targets 3,000 compactor trucks to tackle waste evacuation challenges
By Olasunkanmi Akoni The Lagos State Government has assured residents that delays in waste evacuation experienced in some parts of the state will soon ease as it rehabilitates key waste management facilities and improves operational capacity. The assurance was given by the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), which said ongoing rehabilitation of Road E at […]
Reps probe xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in South Africa, seek compensation for victims
By Gift ChapiOdekina, Abuja The House of Representatives on Tuesday commenced an investigation into the human and economic losses suffered by Nigerians in repeated xenophobic attacks in South Africa, with a view to determining appropriate measures for compensation and strengthening protection for Nigerians living in the country. The resolution followed the adoption of a motion […]
Reps seek audit of recovered assets since 1999, demand digital national registry
By Gift ChapiOdekina, Abuja The House of Representatives on Tuesday called for a comprehensive audit of all assets seized, forfeited, recovered, managed, disposed of or repatriated by government agencies since Nigeria’s return to democratic rule in 1999. The House also pushed for the establishment of a digital national asset recovery and management registry to improve […]
Senate tasks AMCON on operational records ahead of 2030 wind-down
…Yuguda gets ‘bow and go’ treatment at screening By Henry Umoru ABUJA — The Senate Committee on Banking, Insurance and Other Financial Institutions has directed the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) to begin compiling comprehensive records of its operations ahead of the agency’s planned expiration in 2030. The directive was issued on Tuesday by […]
NURTW clash: Police arrest suspect after gun duel
Following the clash between factions of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, NURTW, in Osun State, the state police command has arrested a suspect, Adedeji Saheed, 40, over the violent clash.
