Otunba T.J Abass 
No fewer than 540 persons were killed, while 3,383 others were injured in 950 road traffic crashes across the country in January 2019, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has said. The FRSC further said a total of 7, 827 persons were involved in those accidents. The agency in its monthly Road Traffic Crash (RTC) … Read more
The Federal Executive Council has recently approved N4.6billion for the construction of seven model schools to be located in the six geopolitical zones of the country. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohmmed, disclosed this when he briefed State House correspondents at the end of the Council meeting which was presided over by … Read more
The newly appointed Director-General of National Youth Service Corps, Brig. Gen. Shuaibu Ibrahim, is set to assume office today, Friday, 3rd of May, 2019. This was recently disclosed to reporters by the Director, Press and Public Relations of the Scheme, Mrs. Adenike Aderemi, at the NYSC headquarters, Abuja. According to her, “The new DG will … Read more
Crowds of Sudanese demonstrators began converging outside the army headquarters in Khartoum Thursday for a “ million- strong” march to press for a civilian administration after talks with military rulers ran into trouble. The two sides have agreed on forming a joint civilian – military council to rule Sudan but are at odds over its … Read more
Following bargain hunting in some high cap stocks, especially Transcorp, and Japaul Oil, trading on the floor of the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE), helped reverse three sessions of negative performance, as market capitalisation appreciated marginally by N4 billion. Yesterday, the NSE All-Share Index (ASI) gained 11.99 absolute points, representing a growth of 0.04 per cent … Read more
Nigeria and the United Kingdom have agreed to fast-track key regulation to deepen the insurance market, expand the digital economy, and explore Naira-denominated financial instruments in collaboration with the City of London. Both countries are also to endeavour to accelerate progress on franchise regulation to facilitate British brands positioning and investments that deliver sustainable new … Read more
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), has withdrawn services from the duo of Gombe and Kebbi airports over alleged N811 million debt. FAAN, in line with its earlier threat and expiration of another seven days ultimatum, withdrew aviation security and fire-fighters from the two airports. The services in question, according to experts, are safety … Read more
With Brent Crude oil price dropping to $70, yesterday, there are concerns by oil producing countries on measures to hedge potential energy crisis that may arise with sanctions imposed on Iran by the United States. U.S. President, Donald Trump sanction has effectively blocked over 1.9 million barrels daily (mbd) output more than the 1.2mbd the … Read more
The Federal Government has disclosed that about 43 refineries, including large scale and modular refineries have been licensed to refine petroleum products across the country. The Senior Technical Adviser to Nigeria’s Petroleum Minister on Refineries and Downstream Infrastructure, Rabiu Suleiman, told The Guardian in an exclusive interview that two of the refineries (modular) would be inaugurated in the … Read more
Follow The Money, an initiative of Connected Development, has won the United Nations mobiliser of the year award at the SDG Global Fest for 2019. Hamzat Lawal, the founder of CODE, received the award in Bonn, Germany on Thursday evening. The UN says the SDG Action Awards “recognise individuals, civil society organisations, subnational governments, foundations, … Read more
The government of Saudi Arabia has released Ibrahim Abubakar, a Nigerian arrested for alleged drug trafficking. Bashir Ahmad, media aide to President Muhammadu Buhari, said this on Twitter yesterday. “Saudi Authorities release Mallam Ibrahim Abubakar to the Nigerian Consulate in Jeddah, KSA. He was arrested over alleged drug trafficking, the same offence as Zainab Habib … Read more
Nigeria-born British lawmaker, Fiona Onasanya has become the first ever Member of Parliament (MP) to be removed from office following a recall petition. According to BBC News, Onasanya, the former MP for Peterborough, was found guilty of lying to avoid a speeding ticket and sentenced to three months in prison. She was released after serving … Read more
A Nigerian, Ernest Ezeajughi, has made history by winning election as the first Black Mayor of the London Borough of Brent, United Kingdom. Ezeajughi, a native of Anambra State, was elected Mayor on the April 16, 2019 by the College of Councillors on Brent, London. He was sworn into office on May 1. Prior to … Read more
A 41-year-old man caught attempting to sell off a Toyota Corolla car he snatched from its owner along the Lagos/Ibadan Expressway, has said he intended using the proceed for poultry business and payment of his children’s school fees. The suspect, Ademola Adeyemo, said: “Please, help me beg the owner to forgive me since I did … Read more
A 17-year-old girl, identified simply as Rachael, narrowly escaped being killed by suspected ritualists in Ijanikin area of Lagos, as she was rescued from a shrine on Dan Ajayi Street, Alasia, at about 7.30a.m. by some residents who heard her yelling for help. Rachael, an apprentice with a make-up artist, was sent on an errand … Read more
Two staff of Federal Ministry of Youths and Sports has been arrested by operatives of National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons(NAPTIP), for allegedly defiling a 13-year-old girl. NAPTIP spokesperson, Nneka Aniagoh, said in a statement that the two men lived in the same neighbourhood with the girl in Dutse, Abuja. She said … Read more
Two persons were found in possession of two dead bodies in Takum Local Government Area of Taraba State by operatives of the state Police Command. Public Relations Officer of the state police command, DSP David Misal, said investigation will commence in earnest. He said the state Commissioner of Police, Alkasim Sanusi, had ordered that the … Read more
Yesterday, along Apapa-Oshodi Expressway, Lagos, a 20-feet container fell off its truck and landed on a motor boy, killing him on the spot. The truck, with number plate KTU 141 XK, was heading towards the Apapa ports at about 5a.m., when the incident occurred at Iyana-Itire Bus Stop. The deceased, identified as Ahmed, was said … Read more
An officer of Lagos State Traffic Management Authority(LASTMA), Kehinde Shonaike, narrowly escaped death, yesterday, after a fast moving car pushed him into the lagoon from the Third Mainland Bridge. The incident happened at about 11a.m., when the LASTMA officer was assisting the owner of a broken-down vehicle to fix it at Adekunle Junction end of … Read more
THIRTY-ONE years old driver, Abba Zamzam, who stole a Toyota Highlander Sport Utility Vehicle, belonging to his Indian boss and sold it for N500,000, is saying his boss, Kamal, has been appearing and beating him in his dreams. Zamzam, arrested recently by operatives of the Inspector-General of Police Special Intelligence Response Team(IRT), who trailed him … Read more