President Tinubu swears in Minister of Power, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Monday, swore in Mr Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe as the new Minister of Power and Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye as the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs….
Senate targets quick passage of state police bill
The Senate has resolved to accelerate the constitutional amendment process for the establishment of state police as part of efforts to address Nigeria’s security challenges. The Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele,…
IATA urges ECOWAS member-states to implement 25% reduction in aviation taxes
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has urged Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) members to implement the proposed 25 per cent reduction in aviation taxes and charges. IATA’s…
EFCC Moves to Re-arraign National Assembly Directors for Alleged N337m Fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Monday sought to re-arraign the trio of Aishatu Bappa El-Nafaty, Mamud Alhaji Abubakar and Igba Ityoakura Joseph before Justice Muhammed Zubairu of…
Oyo Govt demolishes building used as kidnappers’ hideout
The Oyo State Government has demolished the three-bedroom bungalow where kidnappers held hostage Mrs. Busayo Adelabu John-Paul and her twin sons in Ibadan. Mrs. Adelabu John-Paul and the twins, the…
B-r-e-a-k-i-n-g: Warri–Itakpe train derails, 4 coaches capsize
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) says its Warri–Itakpe Train Service has derailed, with four coaches capsizing. The Managing Director of NRC, Dr. Kayode Opeifa, said in a statement in Lagos…
How South Africa’s Xenophobic Attacks Doused Anti-Nigerian Agitation in Ghana — NUTAG
Nigerian traders in Ghana say the recent wave of xenophobic attacks against foreigners in South Africa has brought a relief to their community in the country. The President of Nigeria…
Police nabs eight foreign nationals over alleged staged abduction in Ogun
The Police Command in Ogun says it has arrested eight foreign nationals allegedly involved in staging fake abductions to extort money from the relatives of their victims residing abroad. The…
38 vessels to arrive Lagos ports with petroleum products, food, others – NPA
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has said that 38 ships with petroleum products, food items and other goods are expected at Apapa, Lekki Deep Sea Port and Tincan Island port…
Chimamanda Adichie’s ‘Americanah’ Revived for Screen Adaptation by Canal+
After more than ten years of waiting, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s award-winning 2013 novel, Americanah, is officially being adapted for screen. The project has been picked up by French media giant…