The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, on Thursday, warned the public of the increasing trend of cholera cases across the country as the rainy season intensifies. The agency, …
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REA officials arraigned, remanded for N1.85bn fraud
The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Thursday, ordered the remand of two officials of the Rural Electrification Agency over alleged N1.85bn fraud. The defendants are Emmanuel Pada and Umar …
Read More »Economy suffers as illegal refineries defy govt efforts
Despite government crackdowns, illegal refineries in the country continue to resurface, much like a cat with nine lives. Emboldened by lucrative profits, operators of the illicit business are prepared for …
Read More »NANS opposes six-year term for president, govs
The National Association of Nigerian Students, on Thursday, rejected the bill seeking a single term of six years for the President and state governors, describing it as “anti-democracy and an …
Read More »Judiciary faces integrity crisis over conflicting judgments
The Nigerian judicial system is facing a crisis of confidence as conflicting court judgments flood the legal landscape. Despite the principle that courts of coordinate jurisdiction should not overrule one …
Read More »Report reckless BRT drivers, LAMATA tells passengers
The Managing Director of the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority, Abimbola Akinajo, has encouraged passengers to report reckless drivers of state-owned buses. Akinajo, who said LAMATA had zero tolerance for …
Read More »Sanwo-Olu canvasses home-grown solutions to African problems
The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has canvassed Africa-based solutions to tackling problems confronting the continent. Sanwo-Olu advised that external support or aid should only be an added advantage. …
Read More »Niger Govt House desolate as Bago, deputy jet off to Mecca
The opposition parties in Niger State have decried the recent trip of Governor Mohammed Bago outside the country, saying it is amidst the rising incidence of insecurity in the state. …
Read More »It’ll be shameful if Eagles miss consecutive World Cups – Rohr
Former Super Eagles coach, Genort Rohr, who led Benin Republic to a shock 2-1 win over the Super Eagles in a 2026 World Cup qualifier, tells ‘TANA AIYEJINA about playing …
Read More »Oshoala eyes Olympics medal in Paris
Super Falcons striker, Asisat Oshoala, is confident Nigeria can end the women’s football event of the forthcoming 2024 Olympics with a podium finish, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The Falcons last …
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