A tragic tanker explosion in Karamin Rami village, Mashegu Local Government Area of Niger State, has claimed seven lives and left one person injured. The Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA) confirmed the incident, which occurred on March 4. According to NSEMA’s Director General, Alhaji Abdullahi Baba-Arah, the explosion happened […]
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FG sets December 2025 deadline for PTDF centre in Rivers
The Federal Government has set December 2025 as the deadline to complete the Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) Centre for Skills and Development Training in Port Harcourt. The facility, under construction since 2011, is designed to equip young Nigerians with vocational skills for the oil and gas industry. During an […]
Anambra nurses protest poor pay package, working condition, alleged maltreatment
Nurses under the National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives, NANNM, have staged a protest over poor working conditions in government-owned health institutions. The demonstration took place at their residential quarters, Nurses House, in Okpuno, where they urged their leadership to take their demands to the state government. The nurses […]
President Tinubu Pays Tribute to Late Doyin Okupe
President Bola Tinubu has paid tribute to former presidential spokesman Doyin Okupe, who passed away on Friday at the age of 72 after battling an illness. In a statement by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu described Okupe as a bold and articulate advocate for national development. He acknowledged Okupe’s significant […]
On Sports, Former Sevilla And Man City Striker Negredo Retires From Football.
On Sports News, Spanish striker Alvaro Negredo announced his retirement from football earlier today. The former Sevilla, Manchester City and Valencia forward, has been without a club since the end of last season when he helped Real Valladolid earn promotion to La Liga. Negredo won the Premier League and League […]
On Foreign News, Google Unveils Academy To Support African Businesses.
On Foreign News, Google has opened applications for the 2025 Hustle Academy, a programme designed to equip Small and Medium-sized Businesses (SMBs) across Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa. The search engine giant announced this in a statement today, stating that the programme will retain its AI-powered business training while introducing […]
Senator Natasha suspended for six months
The Senate has suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan for six months amid the sexual harassment allegation she levied against the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio. The Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions recommended her suspension during the plenary today. During the period of the suspension, the committee stated that her […]
DHQ questions credibility of global terrorism index
The Nigerian Defence Headquarters has stated that reports from the military provide a more accurate account of counter-terrorism efforts in the country than those from external sources. This was stated by the Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Markus Kangye, earlier today, while fielding questions on the 2025 Global […]
Four Confirmed Dead As Trailer Collides With Other Vehicles In Anambra State.
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Anambra State Command, has reported that an accident along the Idemili River near the Second Niger Bridge resulted in four fatalities on Tuesday. The sector Commander, Mrs Joyce Alexander confirmed the incident to newsmen on Thursday, in Awka, attributing the accident to speeding and […]
Slow Down To Save Lives: FRSC Cautions Drivers Against Excessive Speed, Mourns Death Of Four Road Users.
Slow Down To Save Lives: FRSC Cautions Drivers Against Excessive Speed, Mourns Death Of Four Road Users. The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Anambra State Command, has advised motorists and other road users to refrain from excessive speeding and other conditions that can compromise their safety on the road. Corps […]