The Oyo State Fire Service Agency says illicit activities of some members of the public, who were siphoning fuel from a fallen petroleum tanker, was responsible for the Sunday inferno in Ogbomoso. The agency’s Director of Operations, Mr Ismail Adeleke, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that one...
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The Ebonyi Governor, David Umahi, said he would provide 10 boreholes for the people of Afikpo North local government area of the state as a way of tackling water scarcity in the area. Umahi said he would also construct modern toilets in the area within the next two weeks....
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), on Tuesday confirmed 15 persons dead and five others seriously injured in an auto crash that occurred in Kogi. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the crash followed a collision between J-5 Boxer Bus and a Petroleum Tanker, at Koton-Karfe along...
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday in Abuja signed the 2023 Budget of N21.83 trillion and the 2022 Supplementary Appropriation Bill into law. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the 2023 budget is the last to be prepared by the present administration as it winds up. While signing...
Gov. Ademola Adeleke of Osun, on Tuesday began the New Year activities with a prayer session in the Governor’s Office, Abere, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. The events witnessed the presence of religious leaders across several religious groups and royal fathers with party faithfuls, including citizens to...
The Newly appointed Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Dauda Biu, has assured Nigerians of adequate logistics during the 2023 general elections. Biu gave the assurance during his decoration by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha, on Tuesday in Abuja. The Corps Marshal...
The Federal Government has recruited and trained 8, 000 personnel of Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) to safeguard highways in the country. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha, said on Tuesday in Abuja while decorating the new FRSC Corps Marshal, Mr Dauda Biu with...
In a bid to find common grounds for the region’s security and socio-economic development, South-West Development Stakeholders Forum (SWDSF) has invited leading presidential candidates to a parley in Ibadan. This is contained in a statement issued by SWDSF’s Spokesperson, Alhaji Olalekan Ajia, and made available to newsmen on Tuesday...
Mixed reactions have continued to trail how nudity is becoming a fashion trend as Nigerians differ on their perspective of what fashion truly portends. A cross-section of Nigerians who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Lagos, expressed their views on the consequences and the...
MARY RONKE, Ilorin – The Council of the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) on Tuesday says the post of Registrar of the University will become vacant from April 28. The Vice Chancellor of UNILORIN, Prof. Wahab Egbewole, in a statement, said this is in accordance with the provisions of the...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has warned Nigerians against a purported portal for recruitment of ad hoc staff 2023 general election. INEC said this in a short message by Chief Press Secretary to INEC Chairman, Mr Rotimi Oyekanmi on Tuesday in Abuja. Oyekanmi...
National Coordinator and Special Envoy of Ecology and Marine International Human Rights Organisation, Alhaji Musa Saidu, has cautioned against inference in the ongoing investigations of alleged fraud by the CBN Governor, Dr Godwin Emefiele. Saidu told the News Agency of Nigeria on Tuesday in Abuja that the recent criticism...
A pro-unity group, the Movement for Election of Nigeria President of Igbo Extraction, has commended former President Olusegun Obasanjo for unequivocally advocating power shift to the youth. The group equally extolled the elder statesman for his outright endorsement of the Presidential Candidate of Labour Party, Mr Peter Obi, with...
By THOMAS AKASE, Makurdi – Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has charged Christians in the state to maintain close fellowship with each other to strengthen their faith in serving God with clear focus on achieving righteousness. He gave the charge on Monday at the “The Brethren” annual Prayer and...
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has contacted and consoled the husband and family of Mrs Bolanle Raheem, who was killed by a policeman on Christmas day in Lagos. Raheem, who was pregnant, was fatally shot on Dec. 25 by a police officer attached to the Ajiwe police division in the...
Angry mob on Sunday attacked operatives of Anambra State Fire Service for allegedly arriving late at the scene of a fire incident. This is contained in a statement signed by the Director/Fire Chief of Anambra Fire Service, Mr Martin Agbili, and made available to newsmen in Onitsha on Monday....
Former President Goodluck Jonathan, Dr Jennifer Douglas, Managing Partner, Miyetti Law Firm, Ogiame Atuwatse, the Olu of Warri and other Nigerians have been named among the 100 Most Reputable Africans. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the 2023 ‘roll of honour’ was released on Monday by Reputation...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum has frowned at utterances made about marginalization, disunity and under development among Babur and Bura ethnic groups in Southern Borno . Governor Zulum also condemned call made for promotion of ethnicity and religious dichotomy among the people of southern...
Prison security and administration in the country has been a matter of intense debate and criticism at various public fora since the breach of security at Kuje Maximum Custodial Centre in July 2022. The problems of dilapidated prison structures, congestion, high number of awaiting trial inmates, poor care and...
A Team of Nigeria Muslim scholars, headed by Mallam Gambo Barnawa, has condoled with Christians worldwide over the death of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI on Dec. 31, 2022 at the age of 95. The scholars extended their condolences when they paid a New Year visit to Pastor Yohanna Buru,...