The federal government of Nigeria said the country will soon have the largest electric mass transit fleet in Africa. Speaking at the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, underscored the urgent need for…
Authorities of the FCT Abuja has refuted claims that the Maitama General Hospital abandoned Ms Greatness Olorunfemi, a victim of a “one-chance” robbery Olurunfemi was reportedly thrown out of a fast-moving vehicle by her attackers on September 26 while on her way from work. She died at the Maitama General Hospital in the federal capital,…
The Nigerian government has signed a Bilateral Air Services Agreement (BASA) with Kuwait for the commencement of direct flights. This was disclosed by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, on his X handle (formerly Twitter). BASA is an air transport agreement between two countries that allows designated airlines to operate commercial flights,…
Nigeria’s Ngozi Okonjo Iweala has been listed on Forbes’ 100 Most Powerful Women list. According to the list, Okonjo Iweala who is the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), is the highest ranked African female thereby making her the most powerful woman in Africa Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala is ranked 87th spot, surpassing South African businesswoman…
Emeka Ihedioha’s bid to unseat Hope Uzodinma was dealt a final blow by the Supreme Court which dismissed his application Ihedioha was seeking to be issued a certificate of return as rightful Governor of Imo State, stating that Governor Hope Uzodinma wasn’t qualified to run in the first place. In a ruling by Justice Tijjani…
Nigeria’s Female Football team Super Falcons on Tuesday booked their ticket in next year’s Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) with a 2-1 win against Cape Verde at the Estádio Nacional de Cabo Verde in Praia. The Nigerian side had been ruthless in their reverse encounter at the Moshood Abiola Stadium in Abuja last Thursday….
The Deputy spokesman of the House of Representatives, Philip Agbese has ordered the immediate removal of Governor Hyacinth Alia’s portrait from his office. Agbese, who represents Ado/Okpokwu/Ogbadibo Federal Constituency of Benue State in the House of Representatives, said Alia is not fit to be a leader. “Today, I’m removing the portrait of Alia from my…
The World Health Organisation has called for increased taxes on alcohol and Sugary-Sweetened Beverages to reduce deaths from drinking alcohol and unhealthy behaviours. The Organisation said this in a press statement on Tuesday, adding that globally, 2.6 million people die from drinking alcohol every year and over eight million from an unhealthy diet, implementing a…
President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday, returned to Abuja after attending the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference, which took place in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Apart from participating in the conference, the President had bilateral talks with King Charles of England, the President of UAE, and leaders of several countries and multilateral partners…
The Management of Ogun State-owned ICT Polytechnic, Gateway Polytechnic, Sapaade, has suspended physical classes following incessant attacks on students by armed robbers. The management directed the students to stay out of school for the next two weeks following the worsening insecurity around the polytechnic. The school also announced the suspension of physical lectures, according to…
