The Federal Government, on Saturday, commenced the first phase of free conversion of petrol-powered commercial vehicles to Compressed Natural Gas in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. About 100 commercial vehicles …
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NEMA rescues victims trapped in Borno flood
The National Emergency Management Agency has intensified its rescue operations in Maiduguri, successfully saving more flood victims amid worsening conditions in Borno State. Speaking on Sunday in Maiduguri, NEMA’s North-East …
Read More »Aromolaran among most lettered traditional rulers – Speaker Abbas
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas has commiserated with the government and people of Osun State over the death of the Owa-Obokun of Ijesaland, Oba Gabriel Aromolaran. …
Read More »281 inmates escape from prison after Borno flood – NCS
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCS) has announced that 281 inmates are missing from the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Maiduguri, Borno State. NCS spokesman, Umar Abubakar, said in a statement …
Read More »CDD worries over alleged decline of press freedom in Nigeria
As the world marks International Democracy Day, the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) has expressed concern over the alleged dwindling press freedom in Nigeria, saying the country has been …
Read More »Leverage technology for business growth, FG tasks traders
The Federal Government has urged traders to explore new ways of doing things by making maximum use of technology in a bid to grow and expand their businesses. The Minister …
Read More »Eid-el Maulud: PDP asks FG to review anti-people policies
As Muslims observe Eid-el Maulud tomorrow, the Peoples Democratic Party has urged the All Progressives Congress-led Federal Government to reassess all policies that negatively affect the people and focus more …
Read More »Cholera kills four in Adamawa
Cholera outbreak in Yola-North Local Government Council in Adamawa State has resulted in the death of four people and the hospitalisations of 36 others. The Executive Chairman of the Council, …
Read More »Atiku donates N100m to Borno flood victims
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has donated the sum of N100 million to assist the victims of the recent flood that ravaged Maiduguri, the Borno State capital. Abubakar’s donation was made …
Read More »EPL: Gabriel scores as Arsenal beat Spurs in fierce North London derby
Gabriel Magalhaes headed Arsenal to a 1-0 win at Tottenham on Sunday as the Gunners overcame the absence of key midfielders Declan Rice and Martin Odegaard to extend their north …
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