Commercial activities were grounded in Ilorin, Kwara State capital on Thursday as commercial vehicle, tricycle and motorcycle operators protested the Tuesday increase in fuel price. The protesters blocked the major …
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Nigeria, Angola to strengthen aviation ties
In a move to strengthen aviation ties between Nigeria and Angola, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, hosted the Angolan Ambassador to Nigeria, José Bamoquina Zau, and …
Read More »FRSC introduces new mobile app to combat road crashes
The Federal Road Safety Corps has introduced a new mobile app and the National Crash Reporting Information System to improve road safety and address road traffic crashes across Nigeria. Speaking …
Read More »611,201 people affected by flood- NEMA
The National Emergency Management Agency has said no fewer than 611,201 persons were affected by flood in the country. The agency also said 201 lives have been lost due to …
Read More »FG forecasts five-day heavy rainfall in 21 states
The Federal Government has predicted five days of heavy rainfall, which may lead to flooding in 21 states and 123 locations. The flood prediction, obtained on Thursday by PUNCH Online …
Read More »Tinubu champions China-Africa collaboration for global prosperity, development
President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday in Beijing, China, highlighted the critical role of global collaboration in achieving collective progress and prosperity. In a statement from Special Adviser on Media and …
Read More »Edo declares cholera outbreak, confirms six cases
The Ministry of Health in Edo State declared a cholera outbreak in the state on Thursday, confirming six cases of the disease so far. The Director of Public Health in …
Read More »Kaduna petrol station workers demand better working conditions
Frustrated Petroleum Station Workers have called for recognition and organisation under the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers to protect their rights and improve their standard of living. …
Read More »LG Poll: Court stops Kano electoral commission from charging contestants N10m, N5m
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has stopped the Kano State Independent Electoral Commission from charging N10 million and N5 million from contestants running for the offices of Chairman/Vice …
Read More »NBA condemns fuel price hike
The Nigerian Bar Association has condemned the recent increase in the pump price of fuel by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited. The new NBA President, Mazi Afam Osigwe, stated …
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