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Lagos State Government has alerted motorists on the failed Deck-on-Pile Bridge at Ijora Olopa inbound Ijora Oloye, after revealing that certain elements have led to the failure of the bridge even as it releases traffic diversion pending repair works. Commissioner for Transportation, Dr. Fredric Oladeinde, confirmed the development. Oladeinde, who did not give a specific […]
A former Indian politician convicted of kidnapping has been shot dead live on TV along with his brother. Atiq Ahmed, who was under police escort, was talking to reporters when a gun was pulled close to his head in Prayagraj, also known as Allahabad. After the shots were fired on Saturday night, three men who […]
The Federal government on Wednesday says the Whistleblower policy has lost momentum, hence the need to further strengthen the policy to support the fight against corruption. This is just as the Executive Council of the Federation approved the draft whistleblower bill for 2022, with a provision to ensure alignment with the Evidence Act. Minister of […]
The Minister of Youth and sports development Sunday Dare has confirmed the removal of the Director-General of the National Youth Service (NYSC), Brigadier-General Mohammed Fadah. The Minister confirmed the development in the early hours of Friday, while responding to a text message inquiry earlier sent to him, confirming the sack of the one-star General. The […]
The Nigerian government has dispelled the fear generated by the recent United States’ security alert about Nigeria, especially Abuja, saying citizens are in no danger. The National Security Adviser, NSA, Major. Gen. Babagana Monguno (Rtd.), Said this while briefing State house correspondents after an emergency National Security Council meeting chaired by President Muhammadu Buhari at […]
President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Salihu Abdulhamid Dembos as the Director-General/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA). The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, made known the appointment in a statement in Abuja on Wednesday. He said the appointment is for a tenure of three years in the first instance. Until his […]
The Federal Government has expressed confidence in meeting up the target of lifting 100 million Nigerians out of poverty in ten years. The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Farouq, made this known during the disbursement of the Federal Government cash grants for 9,925 vulnerable groups in Kano State. The 9,925 […]
The Nigerian government has launched the National Agricultural Technology and Innovation Policy ( NATIP), 2022 – 2027. The minister of Agriculture and rural development, Mohammad Abubakar, said during the launch in Abuja on Friday that the policy is a pathway to achieving food security in Nigeria. The national agriculture technology and innovation policy, NATIP, is […]
President Muhammadu Buhari has said his administration will do all it can to ensure the development of football in Nigeria; describing the sport as a “National Asset”. The President stated this when he received a 10-year-Football Development- Master plan for his approval from the Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare in Abuja on […]
President Muhammadu Buhari holds an emergency meeting with Security Chiefs and Ministers at the Presidential Villa Abuja, the nation’s capital. The meeting is said to be connected with the terrorist attack on the Kuje Medium Security Custodial Centre in the Federal Capital Territory Abuja which saw over 600 inmates escape including Boko Haram insurgents. Present […]
