The Police Command in Delta State thas confirmed the derailment of the train plying the Warri-Itakpe route but said that no casualties were recorded. The Spokesman for the command, SP Bright Edafe, confirmed the incident in a cellphone interaction with newsmen in Warri on Friday. Edafe said, “It...
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The Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO), has reconnected power supply to Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology, Wudil, after the payment of N100 million. The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Musa Yakasai, confirmed the restoration of power supply to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in a telephone interview...
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara has assured the people of the state of unwavering commitment to providing critical infrastructure required for the speedy development of the state. Fubara gave the assurance while speaking to newsmen after the inspection of the reconstruction work at the Zonal Hospital in Bori...
Sophia Momodu, mother of David Adeleke’s daughter, has told a Lagos State High Court sitting in Sabo, Yaba, not to grant the child’s custody to the musician. Momodu told the court on Friday that the applicant was not fit to be granted custody of their daughter because he...
Outgoing British Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak has apologised after leading the Conservatives to their worst ever election result as a Labour landslide swept Keir Starmer into power. Sunak said he would quit as Conservative leader once arrangements are in place to choose his successor, potentially triggering another round...
The Managing Director, Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Dr Samuel Ogbuku, has said the commission is waiting for the allocation of its 2024 budget to initiate big ticket projects across nine states. He said that the NDDC states are Abia, Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Cross River, Delta, Edo, Imo,...
The Director -General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brig.- Gen. Yushau Ahmed, has warned corps members to stop posting camp activities on social media. The D-G said that posting happenings in camp on social media was a violation of the scheme’s standing rules and policies. Ahmed,...
A Deputy Director at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr Olubukola Akinwumi, on Friday explained how Nigerians trading on Binance Holdings Limited’s platform use false names in the transactions. Olubukola, who is the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)’s 2nd prosecution witness (PW-2) in the ongoing trial...
By ARMSTRONG ALLAHMAGANI, Bauchi – The Bauchi State Government would spend N100 million for the engagement of youth in computer programming and Artificial Intelligence. This is as earmarked in the 2024 budget of the state. This was disclosed by Governor Bala Mohammed, in his speech while inaugurating a...
By OLA MUDOPE, Osogbo – Infrastructure upgrade is a strong condition for the alleviation of rural and urban poverty, Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has declared. He made the declaration today at Asaba, the Delta state capital, affirming that provision of hard Infrastructure facilitates economic growth, ease business...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – The Minister of State for Education, Dr, Yusuf Tanko Sununu has flagged-off the construction of Seven State Offices for the smooth operation of the activities of the National Examinations Council (NECO). The ground breaking- ceremony for the construction of NECO permanent state office...
The Labour Party, headed by Keir Starmer, has won an outright majority in the lower house of the British parliament, according to a tally of seats by broadcaster Sky News. Sky News on Friday said that with 467 of the parliament’s 650 seats declared, Labour party won 326...
The House of Representatives has launched a probe into the N1.5billion meant for the payment of contractors, but allegedly diverted by principal officers of ministry of women affairs. The House Committee on Women Affairs commenced the probe in Abuja against the backdrop of petitions by contractors over non-payment...
President Bola Tinubu on Friday congratulated Sir Keir Starmer, the leader of the Labour Party, on the victory of his party in the United Kingdom general election. Starmer, emerged winner of the UK general election and is set to become the next prime minister of the country. Rishi...
Six Nigerian youths on Thursday participated in preparing Tteokbokki and Japchae’ Korean dishes in the cooking event organised by the Korean Cultural Centre in Nigeria (KCCN) in Abuja. The cooking which is targeted at 16 Nigerian youths, is aimed at preparing the skillful Nigerian youths for the upcoming...
Lawmaker representing Kogi Central, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has urged the federal government to prioritise financial and technical expertise in the construction of the Mambilla Hydroelectric Power Project. Speaking on a motion sponsored by Senator Manu Ibrahim (Taraba Central), Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan emphasised the need for a thorough investigation into...
By OLA MUDOPE, Lagos – The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has taken decisive action against 10 private jet operators, suspending their operations due to non-compliance with the recertification process. This move is in accordance with the Nigeria Civil Aviation Regulations 2023 Part 18.3.4, which prohibits the use of...
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday inaugurated the Presidential Economic Coordination Council (PECC), mandating it to strengthen the economy. He also inaugurated the Economic Stabilisation Programme aimed ensuring food security, improved power supply, enhanced social welfare and healthcare, increased energy production, and overall economic transformation. Speaking during the...
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has condemned another hike in electricity tariff instead of a reversal as promised by the Federal Government. NLC President, Mr Joe Ajaero, said this on Thursday in Abuja in a statement titled, “Stop killing the people and the economy,”. According to Ajaero, the...