Lagos Launches Red Line Rail for Commercial Operations
Lagos Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has launched the commercial operations of the Red Line rail that will move about 500,000 Lagosians daily on the corridor. In a statement, Sanwo-Olu said the train service will run from Agbado to Oyingbo, adding that the government will continue to ramp up the schedule, with more coaches would be added […]
US Gives Israel 30 day Ultimatum to Boost Gaza Aid
The US has written to Israel, giving it 30 days to boost humanitarian aid access in Gaza or risk having some US military assistance cut off. The letter, sent on Sunday, amounts to the strongest known written warning from the US to its ally and comes amid a new Israeli offensive in northern Gaza that […]
Super Eagles Return to Nigeria, After Libyan Airport Ordeal
The Super Eagles have arrived Nigeria after their ordeal in Libya for a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier. Super Eagles Media Officer, Promise Efoghe confirmed the team landed in Kano, after players and officials were stranded for more than 15 hours at the Al Abraq airport in Libya, ahead of their match slated […]
Customs Extends Verification Exercise for Private Aircraft
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has extended its verification exercise for the recovery of import duties on illegally imported private aircraft by one month, effective from 14 October to 14 November. Its spokesperson, Abdullahi Maiwada, who announced this extension in a statement yesterday explained that this extension provides an additional window for operators of privately […]
New Basic School Curriculum to Begin Nationwide in January
The new curriculum for basic schools will take effect nationwide from January 2025. Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, who announced this yesterday during a meeting with stakeholders, explained that under the new curriculum, pupils in basic schools will be required to acquire at least two skills, while plans are ongoing to ensure the teachers […]
Senate Condemns Shoddy LG Elections Conducted Across Nigeria
The Nigerian Senate on Thursday, resolved to initiate an open national dialogue with stakeholders, particularly State governors, and to meet with President Bola Tinubu over the poorly conducted local government council elections in states across the country. The Upper Legislative chamber strongly condemned the worrying development across the 36 states where the political party in […]
FG Denies Responsibility for Petrol Price Hike
Federal Government says it is not responsible for the recent hike in the pump price of petrol, as it can no longer fix prices of petroleum products. The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited had raised the pump price of petrol to over N1,000 across regions in the country, except for Lagos which is N998. Reacting […]
NLC demands immediate reversal of New Fuel Pump Price
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has condemned the latest hike in the pump price of petrol, calling for its immediate reversal. In a statement late yesterday, its President, Joe Ajaero, criticised the federal government’s decision to raise fuel prices yet again without providing adequate relief measures for struggling Nigerians. The NLC also picked holes in […]
FG Issues Fresh Flooding Warning To Nigerians
Federal Government has issued a fresh flooding warning to Nigerians; this time from the Jebba Dam. A statement by the Director General, Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency, Umar Ibrahim Mohammed, raised alarm that Jebba Dam is currently spilling excess water, although the agency is working closely with the operators of Kainji and Jebba Dams on the […]
Super Eagles Commence Camp in Uyo Today
The Super Eagles of Nigeria will commence camp in Uyo today, in preparation for their forthcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers against the Mediterranean Knights of Libya. The Matchday 3 fixture to be officiated by Malawian referees, is set to take place at the Akwa Ibom Stadium in Uyo on Friday October 11 at […]
