The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) says a collision between two heavy-duty trailers, one laden with sand and the other conveying granite has led to the death of a driver. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, Mr Sola Giwa, said this in a statement on Friday in
Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd), has set the tone for the 2026 operational goals with a high-level strategic meeting with directors, commanders and heads of formations during which he charged them to sustain the current momentum in the
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the posting of three ambassadors-designate, out of the 68 confirmed by the Senate last December. Tinubu confirmed the postings of Ambassador Ayodele Oke as the ambassador-designate to France, and Colonel Lateef Are as the ambassador-designate to the United States of America. Also confirmed by
Seplat Energy Plc has announced the appointment of Mr Tony Elumelu, as a Non-Executive Director on its Board, with effect from Jan. 22. The company disclosed this in a statement by its Director, Legal and Company Secretary, Mrs Edith Onwuchekwa on Thursday. The board also announced the resignation of Mr
The National Security Adviser (NSA), Malam Nuhu Ribadu said the US-Nigeria military and security cooperation has translated into tangible operational gains. Ribadu said this on Thursday in Abuja at the inauguration of the US-Nigeria Joint Working Group. “I would like to place firmly on record Nigeria’s appreciation for the depth,
Traders, business owners and residents along the Sapele Road axis in Benin City have praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, for finally fixing the long-abandoned Benin–Sapele Road. Many described the reconstruction as a huge relief after years of hardship caused by the road’s terrible
The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to strengthen security cooperation with the United States (U.S.) in protecting lives and property, and restoring security across the country. This followed a plenary session of the Nigeria – United States Joint Working Group to address the Country of Particular Concern (CPC) designation
The equity market reversed its bullish trend on Thursday, losing ₦557 billion after two days of modest gains during the week. Market analysts said selloffs in key stocks “pushed the market into negative territory” despite earlier optimism. Stocks under pressure included Omatek Ventures, International Energy Insurance, International Breweries, NEM Insurance
The Department of State Services (DSS), on Thursday, tendered a generated copy of the message posted by Omoyele Sowore on his social media handles where he allegedly defamed President Bola Tinubu as evidence at the Federal High Court in Abuja. The DSS also played the video evidence of President Tinubu’s
The Federal Road Safety Corp (FRSC), Akwa Ibom Command, has confirmed that three persons died in a ghastly accident that involved a car and commercial motorcycle on Ikot – Ibiok – Ikot Usekong Road in Eket LGA of Akwa Ibom. An authoritative source at the command told the News Agency