By Emmanuella Anokam Many Motorists in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), have frowned at the current fuel scarcity being experienced in the territory and environs. Speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Abuja, the motorists expressed displeasure over the reoccurrence of long queues at most fuellingContinue Reading
By Chijioke Okoronkwo The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the sum of N1.4 billion for the procurement of vehicles for the hydro-carbon pollution remediation project in Ogoniland, Rivers. Minister of Environment, Mohammed Abdullahi, disclosed this while briefing State House correspondents, after the FEC meeting presided over by Vice PresidentContinue Reading
By Chijioke Okoronkwo The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the recommendation for the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPC LTD.) to invest 1.9 trillion in the reconstruction of 44 federal roads under the tax credit policy. The council gave the approval at its meeting presided over by Vice PresidentContinue Reading
A news analysis by Chijioke Okoronkwo, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) The 2023 Armed Forces Remembrance Day celebration, which was held on Jan. 15, featured the usual and traditional activities—parades and laying of wreaths across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. In Abuja, President Muhammadu Buhari ledContinue Reading
Ukraine’s Interior Minister Denys Monastyrsky was among the 18 killed in a helicopter crash on Wednesday morning. Also in the crash was his deputy, Yevhen Yenin, as reported by the official sources. The crash occurred near a kindergarten in Brovary, a town in the region of Kiev, Ukrainian capital. TheContinue Reading
By Segun Giwa The Ondo Government on Wednesday announced the extension of maternity leave to six months as part of efforts to ensure total child development. The State Head of Service, Pastor Kayode Ogundele, said this while receiving members of the Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA), Ondo State chapter, inContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Climate and Sustainable Development Network (CSDevNet), a Civil Society Organisation (CSO) has appointed Prof. Ibitoru Hart as one of its board members to promote sustainable development across the country. The Chair Board of Trustees of the organisation, Prof. Ibrahim Choji stated this at the Annual GeneralContinue Reading
Defending champion Rafa Nadal bowed out of the second round of the Australian Open on Wednesday after suffering an injury during his 6-4 6-4 7-5 defeat by American Mackenzie McDonald. Nadal’s elimination shakes up the men’s draw and puts a twist in the Grand Slam titles race, with nine-times championContinue Reading
By Taiye Agbaje A “photojournalist,” Okon Sunday, has been convicted and sentenced to a one-year imprisonment without option of fine for possession of 1.2kg of cannabis sativa by a Federal High Court, Abuja. Justice Inyang Ekwo held that he handed down the jail term after the plea for mercy byContinue Reading
By Chiazo Ogbolu The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Murtala Muhammed Airport Command (MMAC) has intercepted hard drugs, military and police hardware at the cargo section of the domestic wing of the airport. The Customs Area Controller of the Command, Comptroller Sambo Dangaladima, said this at a media conference on TuesdayContinue Reading
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