The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service says it has rescued nine casualties from the fire at the six-storey building on Afriland Tower, Broad Street, Lagos Island. The Deputy Controller-General of the agency, Mr Ogabi Olajide, made this known in a statement on Tuesday in Lagos. He stated that nine victims had been rescued in…
Nigeria’s president has celebrated the accomplishments of two nationals making their mark abroad, describing them as symbols of the country’s growing influence in global affairs and sport. In a statement on Tuesday, President Bola Tinubu congratulated Farouk Gumel, recently appointed Chairman of Botswana’s Sovereign Wealth Fund Limited, and Tobi Amusan, who won silver in the…
The Minister of Environment, Malam Balarabe Lawal, on Tuesday in Abuja reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to addressing environmental degradation in Ogoniland. Lawal, who also chairs the Governing Council of the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP), gave the assurance at the joint meeting of the HYPREP Governing Council and the Board of Trustees (BOT) of…
Severe flooding has hit Adamawa State in north-east Nigeria after heavy downpours, displacing residents and highlighting concerns over poor drainage infrastructure. Police confirmed that communities in Yola-North and Yola-South districts, including Limiwa, Rumde, Shinko and Jambutu, were inundated. Police spokesperson Suleiman Nguroje said marine units had been deployed for rescue missions, while Commissioner of Police…
The Governing Council of the Federal Polytechnic, Bida, has suspended the activities of Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics, Bida Chapter (ASUP-BD) with immediate effect. The Registrar of the polytechnic, Mr Hussaini Enagi, announced this in a statement on Tuesday, noting that the council took the action “in view of the rising tension and prevailing negative…
Oyo Fire Service says no fewer than seven persons were injured when two trucks collided at Arinkinkin in Agric area in Ogbomosho. The Chairman of the service , Mr Morouf Akinwande said this in a statement on Tuesday in Ibadan. Akinwande said the incident occurred around 1:15 p.m on Monday and the state fire service…
The Minister of Youth Development has said that no fewer than 58,820 young Nigerians registered in just 53 days for the Youth Data Protection Awareness and Training (YDPAT) Programme across the country. This is contained in a statement by Mrs Omolara Esan, Director of Information and Public Relations in the ministry, on Tuesday in Abuja….
Delta Government says it will investigate why Itomorka Secondary School, Illah has not been accredited as examination centre by the West African Examination Council (WAEC) for 12 years. The State Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr Charles Aniagwu, stated this while fielding questions at a press conference in Asaba on Tuesday. He…
A fierce storm has erupted in the nation’s capital as Dr. Engr. Stephen Achema Akpa, the highly respected Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Zoe New Dawn Nigeria Limited, has publicly challenged Hon. Prince Nicholas Ukachukwu, popularly called Ikukuoma, over what has now become one of Abuja’s most scandalous real estate controversies — the unresolved…
President Bola Tinubu says a harmonised national identity system will contribute enormously the nation’s security and socio-economic development. Tinubu said National Identity Number (NIN) had become a critical tool in promoting good governance, security and access to opportunities for Nigerians. Tinubu spoke on Wednesday at the 7th `National Day of Identity Day’ commemorated by the National…
