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Finally, Lagos Blue Line Rail Mass Transit commences operations
The completed rail mass transit would help reduce the rate of traffic in the state. Nearly four decades after its conception, the Blue Line Rail Mass Transit in Lagos State has finally commenced commercial operations. This marks a significant achievement for Lagos, which is one of Nigeria’s most populous and…
Read More »Relief for Nigerians as Cameroon stops release of water from Lagdo dam
The release of water from the dam each year causes devastating loss to lives and properties in some areas of Nigeria. Authorities of the Lagdo dam in Cameroon have stopped the release of water from the facility, according to an announcement made by the Federal Government of Nigeria. Recall that…
Read More »“Prioritize the country”- Tinubu charges new ministers to drive the country forward
The president has tasked his ministers to work quickly as a team to move this country forward quickly. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has tasked his cabinet of newly elected ministers to hit the ground running and work hard to turn the fortunes of the country. His excellency said this on…
Read More »Cameroon’s Lagdo Dam Opening Raises Concerns: 9 Nigerian States at Risk of Severe Flooding
Adamawa, Taraba, Benue, Nasarawa, Kogi, Anambra, Edo, Delta and Bayelsa may experience major flooding as neighbouring country Cameroon plans to open up her Lagdo Dam. The nine states are surrounded by the River Benue which might witness an upsurge in water levels with the opening of Lagdo Dam. The notice…
Read More »Borno State Governor donates N30,000 each to NYSC members deployed to the state
The governor also promised thdt his administration will ensure that corps members enjoyed their service year in the state. Governor of Borno State, Babagana Zulum has announced the donation of N36 million to be shared at N30,000 each to the 1,215 National Youth Corps (NYSC) Members deployed to the state.…
Read More »Release our promotion arrears or else… – ASUU threatens FG
The union also raised alarm over concerns of illegal appointments of some staff sponsored by the IPPIS and its agents in Nigerian Universities. The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has threatened to embark on another course of industrial action if the Federal Government fails to release its members’ promotional…
Read More »BREAKING NEWS: FG to give N5Bn palliative to each state, FCT, to cushion fuel subsidy effect
The FG has also stated that additional palliative would be disbursed to states that share border with Niger Republic to cope with the influx of refugees from the neighboring country. The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced that each state and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) will receive N5 billion…
Read More »NYSC to resume orientation course in Borno State after 13 years
NYSC has also announced a noteworthy alteration to the commencement date of the orientation exercise. The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has announced that its Orientation Course will commence again in Borno State, 13 years after it was paused due to the persistent threat of attack by Boko Haram insurgents.…
Read More »JUST IN: Nigerian airforce aircraft crashes in Niger State
The incident happened is reported to have happened around 1pm. An aircraft belonging to the Nigerian Air Force has crashed in a village in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger. According to reports, the aircraft Air Force MI-171 helicopter was said to be heading to Niger from Kaduna before it…
Read More »Body of apparent suicide victim retrieved from Lagos Lagoon
Body of the victim awaits further handling and processing after retrieval from the lagoon. The lifeless body of an unidentified adult has been successfully retrieved from the Lagos Lagoon at the Lekki-Ikoyi link bridge area of Lagos State. Recall that it was earlier reported that the unidentified adult had jumped…
Read More »JUST IN: Man jumps into Lagos Lagoon, rescue efforts ongoing
Efforts are being made by emergency responders to rescue the victim. An unidentified adult has reportedly jumped into the lagoon at Lekki-Ikoyi link bridge area of Lagos State. According to reports gathered, the incident occurred on Tuesday afternoon, but emergency responders are currently making efforts to recover the victim from…
Read More »Tragic Incident: Kenyan Woman Fatally Stabbed by Househelp
The family of a 30-year-old county chief officer, Rahab Karisa, have been left bereaved after she was allegedly stabbed to death by her house help after a disagreement in Mnarani, Kilifi county in Kenya. Karisa, who until her demise was the chief officer for Fisheries and Blue Economy, was found…
Read More »Let The Poor Breathe, Stop Choking Us – Civil Society Protest In Edo Over Hike In Fuel Price (Video)
Civil Society Organizations in Edo state stormed the streets on Monday morning to protest the increase in the price of petrol. The protesters stated that the Federal government should allow the poor to breathe as the increase in petrol pump prices is choking poor Nigerians. They carried different placards with…
Read More »Nigeria News Update: 10 Essential Updates for Your Saturday Morning
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers 1. Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has faulted the mode that the federal government adopted for the distribution of N500 billion in palliatives for small-scale industries. Speaking through his Deputy, Aminu Abdussalam, the governor said the distribution was heavily…
Read More »NYSC Provides Explanation for Delay in Disbursement of June Allowance to Corps Members
The National Youth Service Corps has revealed why the June allowance is being paid late to corps members. According to NYSC management, all payment arrangements have been fulfilled since June 27. According to the service corps, the current delay is due to the administration of monies by multiple banks that…
Read More »Renowned Pastor from Akwa Ibom Passes Away Few Days after Conducting Funeral Ceremony
Runcie Mike, a well-known pastor in Akwa Ibom, has passed away. The pastor died two days after officiating at the funeral of one of his congregation members. Mike, the Lead Pastor of The Evening Church in Uyo, presided over Miss Joy Ekpenyong’s funeral service, the 36-year-old daughter of a famous…
Read More »JUST IN: Popular Yoruba actress Iyabo Oko dies after prolonged illness
The veteran actress battled with illness before she passed away. Nollywood veteran actress, Sidikat Odunkanwi, who is also know as “Iyabo Oko” had passed away after a prolonged battle with an illness. The news of her death was posted by her daughter, Biyi Aisha, on her Instagram page few hours…
Read More »EFCC warns movie and skit makers to stop unauthorised use of their branded jackets in their productions
The commission also warned that offenders would be dealt with. The Economic and Financial and Crimes Commission (EFCC) has warned skit makers and movie makers to stop unauthorised use of its branded jackets and symbols in their skits and movies. In a statement posted by the commission on Twitter on…
Read More »Lecturers, hardwork responsible for my success – LASU best graduating student says
She also mentioned that she had to sacrifice her convenience to achieve the feat. Aminat Yusuf, the best graduating student of the 2021/2022 set in Lagos State University (LASU), Ojo, has disclosed that hard work and God’s guidance were major factors to her success. Yusuf also thank her parents for…
Read More »Emefiele takes legal action against detention by DSS
The estranged governor believes he his being held against his fundamental rights. Suspended governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele has resorted to legal measures to challenge his detention by the Department of State Services (DSS). In a plea submitted on Tuesday to the Federal Capital Territory…
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