The Federal Government of Nigeria initiated commercial train services on the Port Harcourt-Aba railway line on Tuesday. This development aims to cater to the growing needs of the general public and facilitate seamless connectivity between the southern and northeastern parts of the country.The inauguration ceremony took place at the Railway Station in Port Harcourt, where…
The Ogun State Government has issued a flood alert in a proactive move to mitigate the potential impact of the upcoming rainy season, urging residents living in wetland areas to relocate to safer grounds before the rains commence fully. According to forecasts from the Nigeria Meteorological Agency (NIMET) and the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA),…
The long-awaited demolition of structures along the proposed Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road has commenced, marking a significant milestone in this ambitious infrastructure project. As bulldozers and excavators roar, buildings and fences are being razed, sparking uproar among affected communities over the damages incurred. However, amidst the upheaval, the potential benefits of this project remain largely overlooked….
NDLEA Charged Uwaezuoke Ikenna Christian and Agbo Chidike Prince, two infamous drug kingpins into court, have been handed life imprisonment sentences, marking the culmination of their extensive involvement in cocaine trafficking. Uwaezuoke’s criminal journey began with his initial arrest in March 2022 at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja, where he was caught with…
The Minister of Works, Sen. Dave Umahi, has announced that he received a directive from President Tinubu for the prompt design of the Sokoto-Badagry Coastal Highway. This directive marks a pivotal step towards realizing the ambitious coastal road project, which is poised to transform transportation networks across the country. Speaking after his inspection of Section…
Senator John Owan Enoh, the Minister of Sports Development, finds himself entangled in a controversy following accusations of bribery leveled against him by former world boxing champion Bash Ali. In a letter addressing the allegations, the minister vehemently denied any wrongdoing, labeling Ali’s claims as baseless and defamatory. He emphasized that Ali’s actions not only…
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) anticipates an extended duration of the prevailing petrol shortage, enveloping a growing list of states nationwide, estimating its persistence for around two weeks. Despite reassurances from the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NPCL) regarding the sufficiency of petrol supply in the country, Chinedu Ukadike, the Public Relations…
An ongoing investigation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has uncovered the alleged diversion of N7.5 billion by contractors associated with the Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Ahmed Abubakar Audi. The investigation, spanning over five days, has identified the entire amount, which was disbursed to contractors’ accounts…
In a significant victory against the escalating banditry in Zamfara State of Nigeria, Security Intelligence, in collaboration with the Militia Joint Task Force, successfully neutralized three notorious bandit kingpins on April 26, 2024. The operation targeted the gang’s stronghold in Tidibale within the Gangara villages of the Isa and Sabon Birnin Local Government Areas of…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has made a major breakthrough, with the apprehension of 34 suspected currency speculators in Abuja. The arrests were made by EFCC operatives deployed to the Taskforce on Currency Mutilation, Dollarization of the Economy, and Forex Malpractice, underscoring the agency’s relentless efforts to curb financial crimes across the nation….
