The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has denied claims that the ministry is planning to relocate a firefighting simulator from the Nigerian College of Technology, Zaria, Kaduna State, to Lagos State. This was contained in a statement dated March 3, 2023, by the minister’s Special Assistant on […]
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Red Sea Container Shipping Down 30% Over Attacks, IMF Says
Container shipping through the Red Sea has significantly decreased in the first week of 2024 compared to last year, with a drop of around one-third. This decline comes as a result of Houthi attacks prompting shipping companies to avoid the Suez Canal. According to the International Monetary Fund, this has […]
German NGO Accuses Libya Coast Guard of Preventing Migrant Rescue
On the foreign Scene A German charity, SOS Humanity, has accused the Libyan coast guard of endangering crew members and migrants during a rescue operation in the Mediterranean Sea. According to the charity, the Libyan coast guard used violence and live ammunition, causing at least one migrant to drown. The […]
Nigerian-Canadian Kayode Stephen Accused of Multimillion Naira Care Job Fraud
A Nigerian based in Canada, Kayode Stephen, has been accused of defrauding several individuals of millions of naira under the guise of providing certificates of sponsorship for care jobs in the United Kingdom. According to report, many young Nigerians seeking opportunities abroad, particularly care jobs in the UK, have fallen […]
FCTA confirms looting of warehouse in Abuja
The Agricultural and Rural Development Secretariat of the Federal Capital Territory Administration confirmed the looting of its warehouse in Dei-Dei on Sunday, attributing the incident to economic hardship. According to spokesperson Zakari Aliyu, the warehouse was vandalized, with residents stripping it of its contents and damaging the infrastructure. It was […]
President Tinubu Mourns Mr Ibu And Sisi Quadri
President Bola Tinubu has expressed his condolences following the passing of two veteran Nollywood actors, John Okafor, famously known as Mr. Ibu, and Tolani Quadri Oyebamiji, known as Sisi Quadri. President Tinubu hailed the actors as artistic geniuses whose work brought joy and solace to countless Nigerians. He encouraged the […]
Desperate and Hungry, Nigerians Loot FCT Warehouse in Abuja
Former lawmaker and social critic, Senator Shehu Sani, has expressed concern over the alleged looting of a warehouse belonging to the National Emergency Management Agency of Nigeria, NEMA, by residents of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT. Sani described the incident as a dangerous symptom of an impending revolution amidst the […]
Femi Falana (SAN) Tasks Government To Act Immediately Regarding Fuel Subsidy Controversy
Human rights lawyer Femi Falana (SAN) is calling for urgent action from the Federal Government regarding the ongoing fuel subsidy controversy. Despite President Bola Tinubu’s declaration ending the subsidy era, recent claims by the World Bank and Pinnacle Oil and Gas Limited suggest otherwise. Falana, in a statement issued on […]
President Bola Tinubu Assures Investors of Strengthened Efforts Against Corruption and Insecurity
President Bola Tinubu has assured global investors of his administration’s commitment to removing obstacles hindering the ease of doing business in Nigeria. Speaking at the Nigeria-Qatar Business and Investment Forum in Doha, President Tinubu urged genuine investors to report any official who obstructs progress or demands bribes during dealings in […]
Anambra Assembly Calls On Govt. To strictly Enforce Restrictions of Children Hawking During School Hours
Anambra Assembly Calls On Govt. To strictly Enforce Restrictions of Children Hawking During School Hours By Chizoba Okeke/Anastasia Agunwa/ Gloria Abugu Anambra State House of Assembly has urged on State Government to direct the Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Welfare as well as other relevant Ministries, Departments and Agencies, […]