The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) is stepping up efforts to improve train turnaround time, enhance cargo movement, and curb vandalism across its Western District. District Manager Angelique Ikwuka revealed this during an interview in Ibadan, highlighting the ongoing use of both standard and narrow gauge lines across five states. She […]
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Court finds Natasha guilty of contempt
The Federal High Court in Abuja has found Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan guilty of contempt over a Facebook post she made on April 27. Justice Binta Nyako delivered the ruling on Friday in a case where Akpoti-Uduaghan challenged her suspension from the Senate. The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, filed a contempt […]
ARMY RECOVERS 56 improvised explosive devices PLANTED BY ISWAP ON BORNO BRIDGE
The Nigerian Army has confirmed the recovery of 56 improvised explosive devices (IEDs) planted by suspected ISWAP terrorists on the Marte–Dikwa bridge in Borno State.According to a statement on the Army’s official X handle, the explosives were discovered during a clearance operation by troops of 24 Brigade, under Operation Hadin […]
SOUTH-EAST SEEKS ROTATIONAL PRESIDENCY, LOCAL GOVERNMENT AUTONOMY IN CONSTITUTION REVIEW
At the South-East Zonal Public Hearing on the 1999 Constitution Review in Enugu, leaders and stakeholders from the region demanded major constitutional reforms. Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State, represented by Prof. Chidiebere Onyia, advocated for a rotational presidency among Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones to ensure fairness and national unity. […]
TINUBU DECLARES END TO ABANDONED PROJECTS, COMMISSIONS ROAD IN GWAGWALADA
President Bola Tinubu has declared that the era of empty promises and abandoned projects is over, affirming that development is a right for all Nigerians, not a privilege for a few. Speaking through Vice President Kashim Shettima at the commissioning of the newly rehabilitated Aguma Palace–Radio Nigeria–New Market road in […]
Nigeria To Deploy Teachers, Doctors, Others To Caribbean Countries
Nigeria is set to deploy skilled professionals, including teachers, doctors, and agriculturists, to Saint Lucia and other Caribbean nations under a newly signed Technical Manpower Assistance (TMA) Agreement.In a statement released on Wednesday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the initiative is part […]
Woman, 44 bags 5 year jail-term for human trafficking in Anambra
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons, (NAPTIP), Anambra State Command, has secured the conviction of a 44-year old trafficker, Goodness Amaka Daniel.The judgement was delivered on 27th June, 2025 by the State High Court, Awka Judicial Division.Delivering judgment on the matter brought against the defendant, the […]
Anambra Non Indigenes Laud Soludo, Nwifuru, Ofoke, Commend CP Orutugu.
The superlative roles played by the trio of Gov Charles Soludo, Gov Ogbonnaya Nwaifuru and member of it’s Elder”s Council Chief Moses Ofoke over the killings at Ogboji in Orumba South local government area have been described as commendable. Similarly the arrest of one suspect in connection with the killings […]
Two houses burnt as fresh crisis erupts in Adamawa.
Fresh violence has broken out in Adamawa State, with attacks reported in Lafiya and Boshikiri villages located in Lamurde and Guyuk Local Government Areas of the state. The crisis, which has become a yearly occurrence during farming seasons in the two border LGs, has led to the destruction of property […]
Labour Party gives Peter Obi 48 hours to leave.
The Julius Abure-led faction of the Labour Party has given Peter Obi a 48-hour ultimatum to leave the party after he joined the coalition. This was contained in a statement signed by the faction’s National Publicity Secretary, Obiora Ifoh, in Abuja, on Thursday. Ifoh explained that the Labour Party under […]