By EricJames Ochigbo The Chairman, Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council, Ms Grace Ike, has reaffirmed the union’s commitment to the welfare of journalists in the territory. Ike gave the assurance on Tuesday in Abuja, in an interview with newsmen on the sidelines of the distribution ofContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The Nigerian equities market closed bullish on Tuesday, leading to N578 billion gains for investors. This marks the 9th consecutive bullish session. Gains in stocks like: Aluminium Extrusion Industries, Austinlaz, Custodian Investment, First Holding Company, FTN Cocoa Processors and 24 others drove the market into positive terrain.Continue Reading
By Chiazo Ogbolu The Federal Government has approved a 50 per cent reduction in train fares nationwide to ease travel costs for Nigerians during the Christmas and New Year celebrations. The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), Dr Kayode Opeifa, disclosed this in aContinue Reading
By Deborah Coker President Bola Tinubu has shown commitment to the South-South region, Dr Timi Tonye, the Executive Director of Corporate Services, South-South Development Commission, has said. Tonye said this on Tuesday in Patani, Delta, in his paper presentation at the unveiling of the “Patani United Front for Re-Election ofContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) says it has removed two articulated vehicles hindering free flow of traffic at Koton-Karfe-Murtala Bridge, Banda and Lokoja Highway. The FRSC Corps Marshal, Malam Shehu Mohammed, disclosed this on Tuesday while assessing the traffic situation at the Lokoja gridlock alongside theContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The Comptroller General, Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Kemi Nandap, on Monday decorated 46 newly promoted comptrollers, charging them to be more vigilant and professional in the face of the nation’s security challenges. Speaking during the ceremony in Abuja, Nandap reminded the officers that promotion in a disciplinedContinue Reading
By Grace Alegba Swede Control Intertek Ltd., an ISO-certified pre-shipment inspection firm, has projected a positive outlook for Nigeria’s export sector in 2026. It also cited stronger compliance, quality assurance, and government reforms as key drivers. Its Managing Director, Mr Folarin Familusi, made the disclosure on Monday during a virtualContinue Reading
By Fatima Mohammed-Lawal A cleric, Pastor Adebisi Oluwaseyi, has urged Nigerians to show love to the less privileged in spite of the current economic situation in the country. Oluwaseyi, a pastor with the Living Faith Church, made the call at the presentation of food items to 1,000 indigent people inContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has intensified nationwide enforcement to flush out dangerous drivers and eliminate life-threatening practices on major highways as Nigerians embark on end-of-year travels. The Corps Marshal, FRSC, Malam Shehu Mohammed, said this on Monday during a strategic monitoring of vehicular movement inContinue Reading
By Joy Obanya/Christiana Nicholas Oko Medium Security Correctional Centre in Benin, Edo State has been in a state of apprehension following the deteriorating state of its watchtower since 2023. The facility was hit with a jailbreak during the EndSARS protest of October 2020 as hoodlums, disguised as protesters, stormed theContinue Reading
