The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) says it is considering extending its airport taxi upgrade deadline to October. This was contained in a statement on Monday in Lagos by Mr Henry Agbebire, FAAN Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection. Agbebire said the possible extension followed concerns raised by the Nigeria Union of Private Cab Operators. He said the authority’s vehicle upgrade policy aims to improve service standards at Nigerian airports. “The policy aligns with international best practices and seeks to elevate service quality,” Agbebire said. He added that airport taxi users deserve clean, safe, comfortable, and professionally maintained…
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The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Freedom Court Parish, Lagos Youth Province 1, organised a community cleanup exercise and health outreach as part of activities marking its 18th anniversary. The outreach took place on Monday at Cardoso Street, Mushin, Lagos. The event attracted a large turnout of church members and aimed to promote environmental sanitation and improve residents’ well-being. Participants cleared refuse from drainage channels, picked up litter along the street, and swept public spaces to create a cleaner and healthier environment. Speaking on the exercise, Pastor Joshua Taiwo, a member of the church’s management team, said the initiative…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) held a sensitization workshop in Karu, Federal Capital Territory, to promote patient safety and responsible medicine use among residents. Reports indicate that the workshop targeted community leaders and Faith-Based Organizations (FBOs), who are expected to extend awareness campaigns to households, churches, mosques, and community groups. Speaking at the event, NAFDAC Director of Pharmacovigilance Services, Dr. Uchenna Elemuwa, said the workshop aimed to promote rational medicine use and strengthen patient safety across Nigeria’s healthcare system and communities. Represented by Mrs. Hauwa Makama, Deputy Director of Food and Drug Information, Elemuwa…
The All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) has projected a drop in food prices during the coming harvest season following the Federal Government’s distribution of fertilisers to farmers across the country. The Federal Government, through the National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF) and AFAN, recently distributed fertilisers to 3,040 farmers in 26 states under the leadership of Mr Mohammed Mogaji. AFAN leaders at the national and state levels made the projection in separate interviews with reporters on Monday in Lagos. The Acting Chairman of AFAN in Lagos State, Mr Sakin Agbayewa, described the intervention as timely and impactful, saying it would…
The Management of Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University (IBB University), Lapai, has secured approval from Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, to admit its 300-level medical students for clinical studies. This development will ensure the continuity of the students’ academic and professional training. The approval followed a courtesy and collaboration visit by a delegation from IBB University led by Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration), Professor Salihu Mohammed Niworu, and Registrar, Idris Saleh Kusherki. The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Mohammed Hadi Suleiman, was represented by the delegation. The purpose of the visit was to establish a collaborative arrangement that would allow IBB University’s 300-level medical students to…
The Edo State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to combating drug abuse and illicit drug trafficking through sustained awareness campaigns, prevention programmes, and community engagement initiatives aimed at building a drug-free society. Mrs Edesili Anani, Chairperson of the Edo State Drug Control Committee, made this known while speaking at a news conference in Benin on Monday. She also serves as Coordinator of the Office of the Wife of the Edo Governor. Anani announced the 2026 theme as: “The World Drug Problem: Persisting Issues, New Challenges and Innovative Responses.” She noted that the theme underscores the need for governments, institutions, stakeholders…
Security operatives have arrested a 400-Level student of Prince Abubakar Audu University (PAAU), Anyigba, for alleged attempted forced cult initiation, physical assault and death threats against a fellow student. This is contained in a statement issued on Monday in Lokoja by Uredo Omale, Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the university. According to the statement, the suspect, a 25-year-old 400-Level student of the Department of Economics, was apprehended on June 19 by members of the Vigilante Service. The arrest followed a complaint by a student from the Department of Food Science and Technology. “The complainant reported that the suspect approached him…
The International Improv and Playback Theatre Festival, Africa’s first global gathering focusing on social justice, community engagement, mental health, and resilience building, has officially begun in Abuja. Ibrahim Aminu, Mandate Secretary of the Social Development Secretariat (SDS), Federal Capital Territory Administration, announced at the opening on Sunday that the festival would showcase Nigeria’s creative sector to the world. Aminu, represented by Mrs. Nonye Obi, Director of Finance and Accounts, stated that the event brought together creative minds, practitioners, educators, development partners, and advocates from across the globe. He emphasized that the gathering reaffirms the FCT’s belief that creativity transcends borders…
The Minister of Works, Sen. Dave Umahi, on Sunday directed the contractor handling the Ibadan-Ife-Ilesa Road to temporarily stop work and study pavement mixture specifications at another project site. Umahi issued the directive to CBC Global Civil and Building Construction Ltd. during an inspection tour of the Osun axis of the road reconstruction project. The minister inspected the road project alongside some federal lawmakers and other stakeholders. “Go and check that mixture, then resume your work,” he instructed. Umahi also directed the contractor to slow down work on the carriageway and form two teams to work on the outer and…
Torrential rainfall and the accompanying windstorm on Saturday night destroyed farmlands and shops in Abakaliki and Akpoha Community in Afikpo North LGA of Ebonyi. The over four-hour rainfall caused severe flooding on the Abakaliki–Afikpo Expressway, submerging farmlands and destroying crops worth millions of naira. A cross-section of affected farmers told reporters in Abakaliki on Sunday that the flood washed away yams, cassava, maize, rice, melons, and other crops. Mr. Cletus Idam said the disaster wiped out all his investments this planting season. “We invested huge sums of money in our farms, but everything has been washed away; we may have…