By Sunday Bassey The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Resources Authority (NMDPRA) is set to embark on a public campaign to educate the public on the dangers of scooping petroleum products from falling tankers. Mrs Nsima Isong, Acting Coordinator of NMDPRA, made the disclosure during a stakeholders’ meeting in EketContinue Reading
By Ibrahim Kado The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has unveiled the North-East Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses under the Federal Government initiative to boost transportation in the country. Speaking at the inauguration in Yola, Comr. Joe Ajero, NLC’s President, said that 10 CNG buses were allocated for the region toContinue Reading
By Salif Atojoko The Akwa Ibom State Council of Traditional Rulers has conferred President Bola Tinubu with the highest traditional title of “Otuekong,” Commander-in-Chief of Akwa Ibom. The President received the title at the State House, Abuja from Nteyin Solomon Etuk, President General of Okuibom Ibibio III. Gov. Umo EnoContinue Reading
By Deborah Akpede The Registrar of the National Examinations Council (NECO), Prof. Dantani Wushishi, has promised to establish examination centres for the police in Lagos State. He made the promise during a courtesy visit to the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, Mr Olohundare Jimoh, at the Command Headquarters inContinue Reading
By Hamza Suleiman The Borno government, in collaboration with its international partners, has unveiled a new policy designed to tackle school dropout and enforce the retention, transition and completion of the girlchild in school. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the launching and dissemination of the document broughtContinue Reading
By Aderonke Ojediran/Oluwatope Lawanson Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has urged Muslims to embrace sacrifice and self-denial as they begin the Holy Month of Ramadan. Sanwo-Olu gave this advice during the Special Pre-Ramadan Prayer organised by the Ministry of Home Affairs at the State House, Alausa, Ikeja. The event’sContinue Reading
By Cecilia Ologunagba UN Secretary-General António Guterres has called for compassion, empathy and generosity during Ramadan, urging people everywhere to embrace common humanity and work towards a more just and peaceful world. Guterres made the call in a message as Muslims around the world begin the Holy Month of Ramadan.Continue Reading
By Celine-Damilola Oyewole The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, has called on Muslim faithful in Nigeria to use the 2025 Ramadan period to show love and pray for the country. “May this blessed month of Ramadan bring you and your family peace, joy, and spiritual fulfilment. “Let us remember ourContinue Reading
By Grace Alegba The Naira appreciated in the official market on Friday, trading at N1,492.49 against the Dollar. Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) website showed the Naira gained N6.57. This marks a 0.44 per cent increase compared to Thursday, Feb. 27, when it closed at N1,499.07 toContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) says troops of the armed forces on internal operations neutralised 217 terrorists and apprehended 574 others in February. The Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj-.Gen. Markus Kangye, also said 320 kidnapped hostages were rescued while 152 Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists’ combatants and their families surrenderedContinue Reading
