Multiple explosions on Wednesday rocked Auchi, the administrative headquarters of Etsako West Local Government Area in Edo. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) correspondent reports that multiple explosions occurred in three different areas of Auchi at about 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. NAN observed that the first blast occurred along Igbei
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command, has deployed 4,000 personnel to ensure security during the Christmas celebrations. This is contained in a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Monica Ojobi. According to the statement, the FCT Commandant,
.We Remain Resolute To Frustrate Drug Syndicates Targeting Nigeria, Says Marwa The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has secured an order of a Federal High Court in Lagos to detain a ship, its captain and 20 other crew members following the seizure of 25.5 kilograms of cocaine in the
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Adamawa chapter, on Wednesday observed a peaceful protest, urging the Federal Government to double efforts to end insecurity, kidnapping and abduction of students in the country. Speaking at the protest in Yola, Mr Muhammad Haruna, National President, Senior Staff Association of Nigeria University (SSANU), said
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) says a truck collision with four other vehicles has left two dead while three others were critically injured. The General Manager of LASTMA, Mr Olalekan Bakare-Oki, said this in a statement on Wednesday in Lagos. Bakare-Oki said the devastating road traffic calamity occurred
Transcorp Hotels Plc, the hospitality subsidiary of Transnational Corporation Plc (“Transcorp Group”), has announced the appointment of Dr. (Mrs.) Awele Vivien Elumelu, OFR as Chair of the Company, effective January 01, 2026. Dr. Elumelu’s appointment follows the retirement of current Chair, Mr. Emmanuel N. Nnorom, with effect from January 01,
The Attorney-General of the Federation, Mr Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has hailed Monday’s decision by the Supreme Court, affirming the President’s power to declare emergency rule in any state of the federation. This is contained in a statement issued by Mr Kamarudeen Ogundele, the Senior Assistant to the President Communication and
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has revoked the operating licences of Aso Savings and Loans Plc and Union Homes Savings and Loans Plc. This is according to a statement by CBN’s Acting Director, Corporate Communications Department, Hakama Sidi-Al. Sidi-Ali said the action was part of the apex bank’s efforts
Nigeria’s digital healthcare sector could grow to 3.3 billion dollars by 2030, according to the News Agency of Nigeria, signalling expanding investment, technology adoption, and opportunities within the country’s health industry. A Consultant Public Health Physician at the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Dr Sarumi Olakunle, disclosed this Tuesday in