Tanker Explosion Claims Over 48 Lives In Niger State
In the early hours of Sunday, a tragic tanker explosion occurred along the Lapai-Agaie road, approximately 2 kilometres from Dendo Community in the Agaie Local Government Area (LGA) of Niger State.
NDLEA Intercepts UK, Europe-Bound Cocaine In Female Sanitary Pads
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has intercepted consignments of cocaine and pharmaceutical opioids concealed in ladies’ sanitary pads and hair treatment cream containers heading to the United Kingdom, Ireland and Cyprus.
Nigeria’s Oluwafemiayo Breaks Para-Powerlifting Record, Wins Gold Medal
Nigeria’s Folashade Oluwafemiayo has just broken her World Record in the women’s over 86kg Para-Powerlifting, becoming the first Para-athlete in history to lift 166kg.
Beneficiaries commend Sanwo-Olu’s alleviation initiatives
Encomiums have continued to pour in on Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, for the sustainable implementation of the ‘Eko Cares’ initiatives aimed at mitigating the current economic challenges experienced not only in the state, but across the country.
Airport concession: Keyamo gets Tinubu’s nod
Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo at the weekend disclosed that President Bola Tinubu has given the go-ahead for the concession of four international airports terminals namely : Murtala Muhammed International Airport, (MMIA), Lagos; Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA), Abuja; Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA), Kano; and Port Harcourt International Airport, Omagwa.
Commuters escape death as petrol tanker explodes in Ibadan
Tragedy was narrowly averted on Saturday as scores of commuters escaped death when a petrol tanker exploded at Ajia Junction, along the Ibadan-Ife Road in Ibadan.
President Tinubu’s Beijing Trip Has Strengthened Nigeria-China Relationship – Federal Government
The Federal Government says President Bola Tinubu’s official visit to China and Nigeria’s participation in the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation has led to the strengthening of bilateral and diplomatic relations between the two countries.
FG to establish blood collection centres in 774 LGAs
The Federal Government has announced plans to establish Blood Collection Centres in all 774 local government areas, including the FCT, to ensure availability of blood during medical emergencies and transfusions.
AFCON Qualifiers: Lookman, Osimhen score as Nigeria start with win over Benin Republic
Goals from Ademola Lookman and Victor Osimhen ensured that Nigeria’s Super Eagles began the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 qualifiers with a 3-0 victory over Benin Republic at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo on Saturday.
Tinubu makes promise to police
President Bola Tinubu says his administration is dedicated to providing more modern equipment and resources to the Nigeria Police Force to enable it discharge its responsibilities more effectively.