The Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Shehu Mohammed, has approved a major redeployment of senior officers across the country, including a new Corps Secretary, four Assistant Corps Marshals (ACM), and several Sector Commanders. In a statement issued on Sunday, FRSC spokesperson, Assistant Corps Marshal Olusegun Ogungbemide, said the postings are part of efforts to reinvigorate the agency’s operations and strengthen its commitment to road safety management nationwide. At the national headquarters in Abuja, ACM G. Ntukidem, formerly ACM Personnel, has been appointed as the new Corps Secretary. Also, ACM J.W. Toby moves from Policy Research and…
Author: Abdoulaye Kay
The Sokoto Rima River Basin Development Authority (SRRBDA) has issued a public alert notifying communities and farmers downstream of Goronyo Dam of an increased release of water following heavy inflows and rising water levels. In a statement signed by Abubakar Bagudu, Technical Adviser to the Managing Director, on Saturday, the agency explained that the decision was taken to safeguard the structural integrity of the dam and prevent large-scale disaster. According to SRRBDA, the inflow surge was triggered by the recent breach of Kankiya Dam in Katsina State, coupled with significant rainfall recorded in the catchment areas. This development pushed Goronyo…
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has explained why it cleared the co-pilot of Air Peace after a runway excursion incident, despite the Nigeria Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) report that raised concerns about the flight crew. The incident occurred on June 13 at the Port Harcourt International Airport when an Air Peace aircraft touched down unusually far down the runway — about 2,264 metres from the threshold, well beyond the designated touchdown zone — and eventually came to a stop 209 metres into the clearway. Following the incident, the NSIB carried out medical tests on blood samples of the crew…
Rabbit farming is emerging as a quiet but powerful source of income for Nigerians, according to the All Rabbit Breeders Development Forum (ARBADEF). At a two-day training in Abuja, ARBADEF’s FCT Chairperson, Lois Auta, said the venture offers huge potential for wealth creation, food security, and youth empowerment. The event, themed “Silent Wealth: Why Smart Nigerians Are Turning to Rabbit”, trained participants on modern techniques, market opportunities, and the rabbit value chain. “With the right knowledge and access to markets, rabbit farmers can earn substantial income, especially in rural communities,” Auta said. Agribusiness expert, Ismail Yekini, who manages 1,500 rabbits…
Celebrity chef Hilda Baci is once again making history—this time with a bid to cook the world’s largest pot of Nigerian jollof rice. The free event, tagged Gino World Jollof Festival with Hilda Baci, kicked off on Friday at Eko Hotel and Suites, Lagos, with over 20,000 people registered to attend. Fans, celebrities, and food lovers thronged the venue, forming long queues as security struggled to manage the surging crowd. At the centre of the festival stands a giant custom-made pot, measuring six metres wide and six metres tall, with a capacity of 22,619 litres. Originally designed for 5,000kg of…
Nigeria on Friday joined 141 other countries in endorsing the New York Declaration on a two-state solution between Israel and Palestine at the United Nations headquarters in New York. Applause echoed through the General Assembly Hall as member states backed the declaration, which calls for a peaceful settlement of the Palestinian question and the implementation of a two-state solution with Israel. The declaration is the outcome of an international conference convened in July at the UN Headquarters by France and Saudi Arabia, with discussions set to resume later this month. Out of the UN’s 193 member states, 142 voted in…
Former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, and leader of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kebbi State, Abubakar Malami, SAN, has petitioned top security chiefs over alleged plans to destabilize the state through the importation of political thugs, foreign mercenaries, and clandestine arms trafficking. The former AGF, in a petition dated September 10, 2025, raised the alarm to the National Security Adviser (NSA), Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), and the Comptroller-Generals of Immigration and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). In the petition, Malami alleged that some…
Oilserv Nigeria Ltd. has urged International Oil Companies (IOCs) operating across Africa to tap into the continent’s vast opportunities, particularly in the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) sector. The Group Chief Executive Officer of Oilserv Group, Mr. Emeka Okwuosa, made the call on Thursday at the ongoing Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF 2025) in Algeria. He was represented by the company’s Chief of Staff, Mr. Cephalus Wari. Okwuosa said Oilserv, with more than 30 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, had built a strong reputation as a key driver of oil and gas-based construction and engineering projects in…
Ghana’s President, John Dramani Mahama has confirmed that the United States has deported a group of West African nationals, including Nigerians and Gambians, to Ghana under a new arrangement with Accra. According to him, his country has started receiving deportees from the US who are originally from other West African nations. The first batch of 14 people — including Nigerians, a Gambian, and others — arrived in Accra, where authorities are facilitating their onward journey to their home countries. ALSO READ Deportation: 3,690 Nigerians affected as U.S. targets 1.4m illegal migrants Mahama said Ghana accepted the request because West Africans…
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has given the federal government a new 24‑hour ultimatum beginning September 12, after its previous 10‑day deadline expired with no substantial government response. The ultimatum was decided during NARD’s Extraordinary National Executive Council meeting on September 10‑11, where members agreed unanimously to consider a nationwide warning strike if their demands are not met. Among the group’s main grievances are: Non‑payment of the 2025 Medical Residency Training Fund (MRTF) Outstanding arrears of five months’ salary due to the 25/35 percent CONMESS review Unpaid entitlements including the 2024 Accoutrement Allowance The withholding of membership certificates…