The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Kaduna Sector Command, has confirmed two fatalities in a road traffic crash along the Kaduna Western Bypass. Sector Commander Andre Longkam told reporters in Kaduna that the crash occurred around 1:45 p.m. at the Federal Eye Centre Junction, involving a DAF truck, a Honda vehicle, and a motorcycle. Preliminary findings indicate that the Honda vehicle collided with the motorcycle, killing the rider and a passenger. READ ALSO: Army recovers N250m oil “Two persons lost their lives in the crash,” Longkam said. He added that some irate youths set the involved vehicles on fire, causing…
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Gov. Mohammed Umaru-Bago of Niger has ordered the immediate repair of buildings damaged by a windstorm at the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Orientation Camp in Paiko, Paikoro Local Government Area. The governor issued the directive in a statement released by his Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim, on Sunday night in Minna. Describing the incident as unfortunate and worrisome, Umaru-Bago noted that it created an unpleasant situation for both corps members and camp officials. READ ALSO: JAMB disowns ‘fake’ UTME result slip showing 394 score He emphasized that prompt repairs would help restore normal operations at the orientation camp. Umaru-Bago…
The Lagos State Environmental and Special Offenses Unit (Taskforce) has detained 50 suspected hoodlums during a statewide environmental sanitation enforcement operation. The chairman, Mr Adetayo Akerele, confirmed this in a statement signed by the spokesperson, Mr Abdulraheem Gbadeyan, on Sunday in Lagos. Sanitation Enforcement Akerele said the taskforce monitored activities across several hotspots known for recurring environmental violations. “Areas covered included Ikeja, Iyana-Ipaja, Abule-Egba, Agege, Iyana-Oworo, Lagos Island, Lekki–Ajah Expressway, Ijora Causeway, Ijora Underbridge, and Iddo,” he said. He noted a high level of compliance with restrictions on vehicular movement and commercial activities, although some residents failed to participate actively.…
A former Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, has described the #EndSARS crisis as a classic example of how fake news and disinformation can inflame a volatile situation, rather than a failure of government communication. It was reported that Mohammed stated this at a high-level forum at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) over the weekend. Protests ‘Hijacked’ He noted that while the protests began as a genuine expression of grievances against police brutality, they were later hijacked by individuals with ulterior motives. He said the situation escalated significantly due to the deliberate spread of misinformation…
Troops of the Nigerian Army have recovered about 156,000 liters of stolen petroleum products valued at N250 million across the Niger Delta. The operations were conducted by the 6 Division in collaboration with other security agencies over a 25-day period. Suspects Arrested The division’s spokesman, Lt.-Col. Danjuma Danjuma, told journalists in Port Harcourt on Sunday that nine suspects were apprehended during the operations. He said troops confiscated over 130,000 liters of crude oil and 26,000 liters of Automotive Gas Oil (diesel). “Ten illegal refining sites were dismantled, equipment destroyed, and nine suspected oil thieves arrested. “The recovered crude oil and…
Dr. Prince Mbachi, International President of the African Global Development for Positive Change Initiative (ADIafrica), has called on the Rivers State Government to site more people-oriented projects in Etche Local Government Area. Mbachi made the appeal on Sunday during a Free Medical and Educational Support Programme held in collaboration with the Stephen and Judith International Education Foundation at Egbeke Community, Etche. He noted that despite Etche’s contributions to Rivers State’s socio-economic development, the area has yet to receive a fair share of sustainable projects. “The provision of critical infrastructure and social amenities would significantly improve the living standards of the…
The World Health Organization (WHO) says vaccines prevent about 1.8 million deaths annually in Africa, highlighting their critical role in public health. In a statement on Sunday marking African Vaccination Week (April 24–30), themed “For Every Generation, Vaccines Work,” Mohammed Janabi, WHO Regional Director for Africa, emphasised that immunisation saves lives and strengthens families. He added that vaccination allows communities to thrive without the disruption of disease outbreaks. Since 2000, roughly 500 million African children have been protected through routine vaccination, Janabi said. Protection extends beyond childhood, with HPV vaccines helping prevent cervical cancer in adolescent girls, maternal vaccines safeguarding…
Mr. Muhammed Dangyadi, Minister of Labour and Employment, has urged new NUPENG president Salimon Akanni Oladiti to sustain the achievements of his predecessor, Williams Akporeha. Dangyadi conveyed the message on Sunday in a goodwill address at the union’s sixth Quadrennial Delegates Conference in Lagos. Represented by Mr. Falonipe Amos, Director of Trade Union Services and Industrial Relations (TUSIR), he praised the cordial relations between NUPENG and stakeholders across the oil and gas sector. He urged the new leadership to maintain industrial harmony by prioritising dialogue in resolving labour issues. “The Federal Government values NUPENG’s contributions to national development. Akporeha’s commitment…
The State Wing Executive Council (SWEC) of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has suspended the ongoing strike by primary and secondary school teachers with immediate effect. SWEC Chairman Mr. Abdullahi Shafa announced this at a news conference on Sunday in Gwagwalada. Shafa said the decision followed an emergency meeting to review the intervention of the FCT Minister, Mr. Nyesom Wike, in the dispute that began on April 20, 2026. According to him, the minister approved a N5 billion monthly commitment to address teachers’ outstanding needs. “The minister approved the release of N2 billion monthly from…
Aviation stakeholders have urged the federal and state governments to urgently address rising aviation fuel prices to ease the transportation of Nigerian pilgrims for the 2026 Hajj. The group, under the aegis of Concerned Aviation Stakeholders, said immediate action is needed to prevent severe logistical and financial challenges for the upcoming Hajj. President of the group, Bukalti Usaman Gamawa, made the call in a statement on Sunday, highlighting that the soaring cost of Jet A1 aviation fuel threatens the airlift of thousands of Nigerian pilgrims to Saudi Arabia. “Many airlines contracted for the 2026 Hajj will lease aircraft to meet…