2024 – Page 112 – Breaking News

Residents seek quick intervention as bridge linking Adamawa with Borno collapses

Residents of Madagali in Adamawa State are seeking urgent intervention after a major bridge linking the town to Borno State collapsed due to heavy rainfall. The bridge's collapse has caused…

Jane Chinecherem August 18, 2024

Politics

No society can thrive without effective educational policy – Zamfara Gov, Lawal

Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has emphasized the importance of a formidable educational policy for societal progress. He described the Federal College of Education Technical (FCET) in Gusau as a…

Jane Chinecherem August 18, 2024

Metro

Soldiers foil attack on Kaduna community, kill two terrorists

Troops of the Nigerian Army have successfully foiled a terrorist attack on the Saulawa community in Kaduna State, killing two terrorists and recovering weapons and motorcycles. The troops, who were…

Jane Chinecherem August 18, 2024

Metro

Military, LASTMA clash over planned closure of Lagos road

A standoff between Lagos Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) officials and military personnel has occurred over the planned closure of Adeniji to Falomo Road for rehabilitation. The Federal Controller of Works…

Jane Chinecherem August 18, 2024

Metro

Fire guts Anambra spare parts market

A fire outbreak occurred at the Mgbuka Obosi Old Motor Spare Parts Market in Anambra State, gutting several shops. The incident happened on Saturday night, primarily affecting three shops, including…

Jane Chinecherem August 18, 2024

Business

NNPC denies owing foreign oil traders $6.8bn

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has denied owing international oil traders $6.8 billion. NNPC's Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Olufemi Soneye, responded to allegations against the state-owned energy firm,…

Jane Chinecherem August 18, 2024

Politics

Obasanjo blames Nigeria’s underdevelopment stagnation on selfish leaders

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has attributed Nigeria's stagnation to selfish leadership lacking relevant knowledge. He made this statement while attending the Leadership Empowerment International Conference in Abeokuta, Ogun State. Obasanjo…

Jane Chinecherem August 18, 2024

Politics

Obono-Obla berates PDP over reaction to CROSIEC appointment

Para: Okoi Obono-Obla, a former presidential aide, has criticized the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for objecting to the recent appointments to the Cross River State Independent Electoral Commission (CROSIEC). The…

Jane Chinecherem August 18, 2024

Metro

Gov Otu signs Executive Order to protect host communities of mineral resources against exploitations

Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has signed Executive Order No. 1 of 2024 to protect host communities of mineral resources from exploitation, insecurity, and unauthorized infiltration. The order…

Jane Chinecherem August 18, 2024

Politics

Kano gov denies awarding medical supply contract to 44 LGAs

Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf has denied any involvement in a recent contract awarded for the supply of drugs to 44 Local Government Councils in the state. In a statement…

Jane Chinecherem August 18, 2024