Crash By Fortune Abang The Federal Government has condoled the Indian government over the tragic crash of Air India Flight-171 in Ahmedabad. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Yusuf Tuggar, disclosed this in a statement issued by Kimiebi Ebienfa, Spokesperson of the Ministry. Tuggar said, “Nigeria expresses profound sorrow and extends itsContinue Reading
Train By Chiazo Ogbolu The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) says the rail transport on Warri-Itakpe (WITS) corridor is safe and operational. The Ag. Deputy Director, Public Relations, NRC, Mr Callistus Unyimadu, said this, in a statement, in Lagos. “The attention of the NRC has been drawn to a widely circulatedContinue Reading
Response By Ibironke Ariyo The Federal Road Safety Corps,(FRSC), has commended the management of the Federal Medical Centre (FMC) Jabi, Abuja for taking decisive action against staff alleged to have neglected an accident victim. The FRSC Corps Marshal, Malam Shehu Mohammed said this in a statement by the Corps PublicContinue Reading
mpox By Franca Ofili The World Health Organisation (WHO), says the Mpox upsurge has continued to meet the criteria of a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) set forth in the International Health Regulations (IHR). Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General said this in a statement. Ghebreyesus said the announcementContinue Reading
Raids By Monday Ijeh The Commissioner of Police (CP) in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Ajao Adewale, has ordered heightened visibility policing and sustained intelligence-led raids on black spots in the territory ahead of the 2025 Eid-el-Kabir celebrations. The Police Public Relations Officer in the FCT, SP Josephine Adeh, Continue Reading
Suspect By Isaac Aregbesola A suspected employment fraudster, Idris Adamu, has handed himself over to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Gombe State over alleged impersonation and obtaining by false pretence. EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, said this in a statement on Monday in Abuja. Oyewale explained that thereContinue Reading
Landmarks By Cecilia Odey Sen. Jarigbe Agom, representing Cross River North, has reiterated his dedication to fulfilling his campaign promises, emphasising infrastructure development, education, and youth empowerment as his core achievements. Jarigbe made the remarks during an interview with the Cross River Journalists Forum (CROSSJOF) in Abuja on Sunday. SpeakingContinue Reading
Projects By Tosin Kolade The Federal Government says it has completed and inaugurated 565 water supply schemes, three multipurpose dams, four major irrigation projects, and several sanitation facilities within the last two years. The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, disclosed this in an interview with theContinue Reading
Theft By Bosede Olufunmi A 20-year-old, housewife, Fatima Abdullahi, was on Monday docked in a Kano Sharia Court for allegedly stealing food stuff and N250,000 cash belonging to her employer. The defendant, who lives in Unguwar Uku, Kano, is charged with theft. The Prosecution Counsel, Zahradeen Abubakar, told the courtContinue Reading
Education By Habibu Harisu The Sokoto State Government has on Tuesday inaugurated a digital skills training centre to empower Almajiri children and out-of-school adolescent girls in the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the initiative is in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), and supportedContinue Reading
