Ebonyi Govt Warns Doctors Against Turning Hospital Ambulances to Private Vehicles Ebonyi State Government has warned resident doctors in the State to henceforth, desist from using ambulances presented to hospitals as private vehicles. Governor Francis Nwifuru gave the warning while addressing the people of the State to mark this year’s […]
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On Foreign News, Israel launches fresh strikes on Beirut as tension flares
On Foreign News, Israel launched fresh attacks on Beirut, the Lebanese capital, earlier today. The Israeli army announced on social media platform X that it was targeting terrorist sites in Beirut. Evacuation orders were issued for several buildings in the city’s southern suburbs, but no casualties or damage were immediately […]
ASUU Urges Nigerians to Hold FG Responsible for Any Future Strike
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has warned that if public universities are shut down due to industrial action, Nigerians should hold the Federal Government responsible. ASUU’s Nsukka Zone, in a statement issued today by Zonal Coordinator Raphael Amokaha, emphasized that the union has done everything possible to avert […]
Nigerian Senate Summons Works Minister Over Abandoned Ogbomoso-Oyo Road Project
The Nigerian Senate has summoned the Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, to address the abandonment of a critical section of the Ogbomoso-Oyo Road by the contractor in charge. The Senate’s Committee on Works, led by Senator Barinada Mpigi, is tasked with uncovering the reasons behind the halted project. Lawmakers […]
AfDB Highlights Wheat Demand Surge in Africa at Abuja Summit, Urges Strategic Investments
The African Development Bank has revealed that wheat demand in Africa has surged to over 75 million metric tonnes, underscoring the need for strategic investments in the sector. This was a key discussion point at the ongoing West and Central Africa Wheat Summit 2024, held in Abuja. During his keynote […]
Tinubu heads for UK, begins two weeks annual leave
President Bola Tinubu is set to depart Abuja today, for a two-week vacation in the United Kingdom. According to a statement from his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the vacation is part of the President’s yearly leave. However, the statement clarified that the President will also use […]
Anambra Hosts Volleyball Referee And Coaching Course To Boost Game Development
Anambra State is hosting a 10-day referee and coaching course aimed at enhancing volleyball development in the region. Organized by the Anambra State Sports Development Commission and the Anambra State Volleyball Association, the training began last week at the Archbishop A.K. Obieduna Retreat Center in Awka. Currently in its seventh […]
On Foreign Scene, Iran Launches Ballistic Missile Attack On Israel Amid Rising Tensions
On Foreign Scene Iran has fired dozens of ballistic missiles at Israel, claiming to target military and security installations in response to the ongoing violence in Gaza and Lebanon. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced that approximately 180 missiles were launched, with reports indicating that 90% successfully hit their […]
Petrol landing cost drops amid naira appreciation
Brent crude oil prices have fallen from $73.67 per barrel to $72.45, contributing to a decrease in the landing cost of imported petrol. As a result, average ex-depot prices for petrol have slightly reduced in major cities like Lagos, Calabar, and Port Harcourt. Major marketers reported that the landing cost […]
FG begins distribution of 2,000 CNG-powered tricycles
The Federal Government has launched the distribution of 2,000 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered tricycles to empower Nigerian youths. The initiative, part of the 64th Independence Day celebrations, aims to reduce transportation costs and promote clean fuel usage. Michael Oluwagbemi, Project Director of the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative, announced that […]