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FRSC@35: How we succeeded in traffic management- Kazzem

On: February 19, 2023

By Ibironke Ariyo The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has recorded tremendous achievements in the area of traffic engineering, road safety administration, traffic management, rescue operation, changing bad road use behaviour and crash reduction. The Corps Public Education Officer (CPEO), Assistant Corps Marshal (ACM) Bisi Kazeem, said this inContinue Reading

Elections: Obi has no political godfather, coalition tells Nigerians

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: February 18, 2023

In: General News

By Angela Atabo A coalition of Obidient groups on Saturday called on Nigerians to vote for a presidential candidate without political baggage ahead of the Feb. 25 elections. Mr Marcel Ngobgehei, Head of Strategy and Operations, Obidient Global March, made the call on Saturday during a rally in Abuja. NgobgeheiContinue Reading

Violence not solution to Naira shortage difficulty – Sanwo-Olu

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: February 18, 2023

In: General News

By Florence Onuegbu Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State on Saturday appealed to residents to remain calm, even in the face of the difficulties and frustrations due to cash shortage. Sanwo-Olu made the appeal while addressing newsmen at Lagos House, Marina, on the current situation caused by Naira redesign inContinue Reading

Osinbajo inaugurates 100-bed maternal, child hospital in Ogun

By: Vivian Ihechu

On: February 18, 2023

In: Health

By Abiodun Lawal Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo, on Saturday officially inaugurated a 100-bed Mother and Child Hospital in Iperu-Remo, Ogun state. The project is a collaboration between the Ogun Government and the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals. In his speech, the vice presidentContinue Reading

Again, EFCC recovers N900m for NHIS

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: February 18, 2023

In: General News

By Isaac Aregbesola The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has recovered an additional sum of nine hundred million Naira for the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS). The spokesman for the commission, Mr Wilson Uwujaren, made the disclosure in a statement on Saturday. He alleged that the sum was partContinue Reading

Consensus candidate: Northern Elders Forum denies adopting Atiku

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: February 18, 2023

In: Politics

By Deji Abdulwahab Alhaji Seidu Baba, a member of the Northern Elders Forum (NEF), says the forum has not adopted former Vice-President, Atiku Abubakar, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Presidential candidate, as consensus candidate. Baba made the clarification on Saturday at a news conference in Abuja. According to him, though,Continue Reading

EPL: Manchester City held at Forest as Arsenal reclaim top spot

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: February 18, 2023

In: Sports

By Emmanuel Afonne Manchester City fell two points behind Premier League leaders Arsenal after being held to a 1-1 draw at Nottingham Forest on Saturday. Arsenal left it very late to beat Aston Villa 4-2 earlier on Saturday and climbed back to the top of the standings, putting pressure onContinue Reading

I’ll make Badagry big tourist centre – AA guber candidate

By: Vivian Ihechu

On: February 18, 2023

In: Politics

By Raji Rasak Mr Abdul-Rasak Balogun, Governorship Candidate of Action Alliance in Lagos State, has promised to make Badagry a tourist centre if he becomes the next governor of the state. Balogun made the promise on Wednesday when he moved his campaign train to the Celestial Church of Christ (CCC)Continue Reading

NGO sensitises teachers, security guards to safety, child rights in Lagos

By: Vivian Ihechu

On: February 18, 2023

In: Health

By Adepote Arowojobe Talentplus Resources International (TRI), an NGO, on Saturday in Ikorodu sensitised teachers and security guards to child rights and safety in primary schools in Lagos State. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the NGO is supported by Development Research and Project Centre (DRPC),Continue Reading

Elections: CNS warns Navy personnel against indiscipline, human right abuses

By: isaac aregbesola

On: February 18, 2023

In: Defence/Security

By Sumaila Ogbaje The Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Adm. Zubeiru Gambo, has warned officers and ratings against any act of indiscipline and human rights abuses during the forthcoming general election. Gambo, who was represented by the Chief Of Policy and Plans, Rear Adm. Sai’du Garba, gave theContinue Reading

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