NATIONAL NEWS

The Federal Government has called for interventions in the aspect of cargo evacuation in African Ports. The President, Bola Tinubu, said this on Monday, in Lagos, during the 43rd annual council meeting of the Port Management Association of West and Central Africa. Speaking at the meeting themed, ‘The role of ports in the African Continental […]

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has announced a ban on the use of ethoxyquin as an antioxidant in feed for food-producing animals. NAFDAC’s Director General, Christianah Mojisola Adeyeye, said in a statement on Tuesday that the decision was made following a review of the scientific evidence, which suggests that […]

Following travel advisory by the United States, the Federal Government yesterday said there is no cause for panic by Nigerians. It also said it will ensure the safety and well-being of all Nigerians and visitors. It said security and intelligence agencies have been constantly at work, foiling threats, and neutralizing bandits. It said the Nigerian […]

The regime of crazy fares Nigerians have been subjected to by the foreign carriers operating in the country may soon be reviewed downwards as the federal government, through the Central Bank of Nigeria, has commenced part payment of over $800 million trapped funds of the airlines. The outstanding debts are being paid at the old […]

The former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Godwin Emefiele didn’t make it to the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory on Monday.  This is despite an order of a trial judge Justice Olukayode Adeniyi for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to produce him in court for hearing of his […]

Scarcity of Liquefied Petroleum Gas also known as cooking gas has hit Lagos and some other states in the country. The other affected states, according to findings by our correspondents are: Katsina, Sokoto, Delta, Kaduna and Kano. The rise in price of the commodity has been noticed since late last month, causing a continuous rise […]

Boko Haram terrorists have killed ten farmers in some communities in Borno State.  Some of the farmers died in Kwashabe – a rice plantation where over forty farmers were killed three years ago in the Zabarmari district of Jere Local Government Area, others were killed in Kakut village in Mafa Local Government Area. According to […]

Troops of the 81 Division of the Nigerian Army have prevented a lady from jumping into the Lagos Lagoon.  This is according to a Monday statement from the Acting Deputy Director of Army Public Relations, 81 Division, Olabisi Olalekan Ayeni. “Nigerian Army (NA) soldiers operating under 81 Division NA have gallantly prevented a suicide attempt […]

The FG is promising that the repair works won’t come with much discomfort to motorists and other road users. The Federal Government has shut down some sections of the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos State. This means motorists will not be able to use the ramps that provide access to Adekunle and Ebute Meta for […]

The Senate has resolved to facilitate the inclusion of the dredging of River Benue and other river projects in the 2024 Appropriation Bill to address the perennial flooding and its multi-dimensional consequences. The lawmakers also urged President Bola Tinubu to facilitate the construction of dams including the Dasin Hausa Dam proposed to be in Fufore […]