By Cecilia Ologunagba The UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday expressed “deep sadness” at the news of the fire disaster in Johannesburg. The fire, which reportedly happened on Thursday, killed 74 people, including 12 children. The overnight blaze ripped through a five-storey rundown building in the city centre occupied by homeless people and […]
By Ikuru Lizzy A Human Rights group, South South Youths Initiative based in Rivers, has urged equity and fairness in the distribution of palliatives in the state. Mr Imeabe Oscar, chairman of the group said this in Port Harcourt. The group also frowned at the appointment of the state PDP chairman Mr Desmond Akawo as […]
By Edeki Igafe The Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) DELTA has handed over MT TECNE vessel to the officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The impounded vessel laden with 1,905.8 metric tons of products suspected to be stolen crude oil was handed over to the anti-graft agency on Friday at the Warri Naval Base. […]
By Adebola Adegoke/Mariam Akande Some parents in Lagos State have called on the government to provide more alternative strategies to cushion the effects of the economic difficulties, for them to manage the rising cost of education. They made the call in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday, ahead of […]
By Isaac Aregbesola Abuja, Sept. 1, 2023 (NAN)The ICPC has commenced investigation into bribery allegations against the House of Representatives Committee on job racketeering and gross mismanagement in government Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs). Azuka Ogugua, spokesperson for Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) said this in a statement on Friday […]
By Ige Adekunle The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Ogun Command has cautioned motorists against flouting traffic rules, and urged them to embrace defensive driving to reduce mishaps during and after the ember months. The Sector Commander, Mr Anthony Uga, gave the advice in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on […]