Nigeria reopens some schools in the north, defying threats of kidnap
Schools across parts of northern Nigeria started reopening on Monday, after months of closure triggered by the abduction of hundreds of students in November. The abductions last year had underlined…
Phase One of Lagos-Badagry Highway 95% completed
The 23km Phase One of the Lagos-Badagry Highway is 95% completed, the Minister of Works, Sen. Dave Umahi, said on Monday in Lagos. Umahi made this known while inspecting the…
Bi-Courtney to introduce slot system at MMA2 to balance demand, capacity in 2026
Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Ltd., says it will introduce a structured slot system in 2026 to balance demand and capacity at the Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal Two (MMA2). Mr. Remi Jibodu,…
NAFDAC alerts public of recalled Mivacron, Nimbex injections
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has alerted the public to the recall of Mivacron and Nimbex injections over safety concerns. NAFDAC, in a statement…
Two lawmakers appeal for leniency over planned impeachment of gov.
Two Rivers lawmakers have appealed for leniency over the planned impeachment of Gov. Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Prof. Nma Odu. The plea was made on Monday in Port Harcourt…
Police nabs “one chance”, robbery syndicate linked to murder of lawyer
The Nigeria Police Force, FCT Command, has nabbed three notorious “one-chance” armed robbery suspects linked to the brutal murder of Abuja-based legal practitioner, Barrister Princess Chigbo Nwamaka Mediatrix. A statement…
CAF to probe post-match violence at Africa Cup of Nations
Violent confrontations at the conclusion of two of the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals at the weekend are to be investigated with possible sanctions to be imposed, the Confederation of…
Third Mainland Bridge rehabilitation costs N43bn – Umahi
Total rehabilitation of the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos State cost N43 billion while the bridge’s Closed Circuit Television Camera (CCTV) Centre cost about N2.5 billion. The Minister of Works,…
Pastor docked over alleged negligence, death of girl
A cleric, Olatunde Alao, 63, on Monday, appeared before an Iyaganku Chief Magistrates’ Court, Ibadan, charged with negligence leading to the death of a 6-year-old girl within his church premises….
NDLEA seizes 134.483kg illicit drugs, arrests 157 suspects in Ebonyi
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Ebonyi, says its operatives arrested 157 suspects and seized a total of 134.483kg of illicit drugs in the state. Mr. Jude Ahamefule,…