Flooding has cut off some communities from other parts of the state in a devastating around Hushi, Sokoto State. Hushi, a renowned farming and fishing community, has turned ‘island,’ where the major link-way, Hushi-Wurno road, collapsed at three remote points following heavy downpours and massive flooding. Among other hard-hit communities include Wurno town, Gidan Modi, […]

An Abuja Area Court in Karmo on Friday dismissed the case of certificate forgery filed against Rep. Ahmed Ndakene, representing Idu/Moro/Pategi Federal Constituency. Ndakene was brought before the court indirect a criminal complaint on the alleged criminal breach of section 88(1), 89(3) and 109c of the Administrative Criminal Justice Act ( ACJA) 2015. The nominal […]

In keeping with his promise to lift many people out of poverty at the grass-roots level, Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, yesterday empowered another set of 2,000 indigent citizens. Speaking at the second edition of the empowerment initiative, tagged: ‘Eko Care: Go forward, grow Lagos,’ the Special Adviser, Office of Civic Engagement, Princess Aderemi Adebowale, […]

• Expert urges govt to unlock gas potential for economic development The Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC) has considered lifting the suspended Spectrum Trading Guidelines (STG), 2018, pending the conclusion of ongoing review of the guidelines. By this development, telecommunication operators could trade spectrum that had been dormant with them, which would consequently ensure services become […]

Nigerians must take their eyes off the price of Premium Motor Spirit (popularly known as petrol) to allow for the emergence of a new economy in the country. Reacting to President Muhammadu Buhari’s speech to mark the nation’s 60th independence yesterday, Director, Aspen-Energy, Israel Aye, argued that while the price of petrol might sustain its […]

Nigeria’s teledensity has risen by 2.2 per cent from 104.4 per cent to 106.6 per cent, even as 4.2 million new telephone lines had been connected for the country to hit a 203.5 million subscribers’ base. Teledensity is the number of telephone connections for every 100 individuals living within an area. It varies across nations, […]

• 40 protesters arrested, 11 released, in Lagos, Osun • Activists march in Oyo, Edo, Lagos, Osun, Rivers, others • IPOB’s sit-at-home order partial success in S’East, Rivers • Gowon, Jonathan, others join Buhari to mark anniversary • SERAP flays attacks on journalists, peaceful protesters Nigeria’s 60th Independence anniversary was yesterday marked with mixed feelings. […]

The Amalgamated Union of Public Corporation Civil Service Technical and Recreational Services Employees (AUPCTRE) and the Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) have condemned plans by some members of the House of Representatives to reintroduce the National Water Resources Bill, which was withdrawn on Tuesday, September 29, 2020 after a debate in the House. […]

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has lifted the suspension on Spectrum Trading Guidelines (STG) 2018, pending the conclusion of ongoing review. Dr Ikechukwu Adinde, NCC Director, Public Affairs, in a statement on Thursday in Abuja said that the followed deliberations by the NCC Board at its special meeting. Adinde said that the board resolved that […]

Just as the Presidency unveils auto-gas as an option for fuel in the country, Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing Limited (IVM), has said the country is all ready for the world of electric car manufacturing. Chief Executive Officer of the indigenous vehicle manufacturing company, Dr. Innocent Chukwuma, said IVM had planned ahead for the new era of […]

The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has been rated high on ethics and compliance by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). The NCoS spokesman, Mr Chuks Njoku, made this known in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Abuja. The statement stated that the rating […]

President Muhammadu Buhari says that Nigeria as an indivisible geo-political entity is more beneficial to its citizens than becoming units of nationalities. Buhari gave the advice in a nationwide broadcast to mark the 60th independence anniversary of Nigeria, Africa’s most populous nation. According to him, Nigerians must collectively resolve to continue their journey beyond the […]