Two rocket salvos were fired at the U.S. embassy in the Iraqi capital Baghdad on Friday, according to a U.S. embassy spokesman. An embassy spokesman said there were no casualties and said they were investigating the incident. There are indications that pro-Iranian militias were behind the attack. So far, no group has claimed responsibility […]
By Rita Iliya The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), Shiroro region, says it is overhauling all its equipment for improved power supply across the region. The General Manager of TCN Shiroro Region, Malam Maiwada Sarkin-Bello, disclosed this while addressing newsmen during a tour of TCN facilities at Shiroro power plant. He said the company […]
The United States kept up pressure on Israel to do more to protect Palestinian civilians during a fierce offensive against Hamas militants across Gaza, even as Washington vetoed a UN Security Council demand for an immediate ceasefire. Fighting escalated and the Palestinian death toll rose on Friday, with Israel pounding the enclave from north to […]
By Ismail Abdulaziz President Bola Tinubu says Nigeria has the requisite and sufficient manpower to spur development across all sectors of the economy. He said this while receiving the report submitted by the Senior Executive Course 45 of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) in Abuja on Friday. Presidential spokesman Chief Ajuri […]
By Philip Yatai The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) says it will disburse $4.5 million World Bank grant to 12,283 famers and upgrade 17 Wet Market under its Fadama programme. The amount is out of the $15 million allocated to the FCTA under the World Bank-supported Covid-19 Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus (FCT CARES) programme. […]
By Ahmed Ubandoma The Federal Government has announced plans to shut down public buildings that do not comply with the minimim standards of accessibility for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) from January 17. The Executive Secretary, National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) Dr James Lalu, disclosed on Thursday while briefing newsmen in Abuja. The News […]
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Nigerian Navy says its Forward Operating Base (FOB), IGBOKODA, in Ondo State, hasi n the early hours of Thursday apprehended a 77-meter-long Motor Tanker (MT) VINNALARIS 1 LAGOS involved in crude oil theft. This is contained in a statement issued by the Director of Naval Information, Commodore Adedotun Ayo-Vaughan, in […]
By Aderogba George The Nigerian Orthopaedic Association has lamented the high rate of musculoskeletal tumour among Nigerians, saying it is a sickness people don’t pay much attention to. The association at the opening ceremony of its 46th Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Scientific conference in Abuja on Thursday, defined musculoskeletal tumour as a situation where […]
By Ibironke Ariyo Hoodlums have shot and injured three operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Edo, Mr Femi Babafemi, the NDLEA Director of Media and Advocacy, said in a statement on Thursday. Babafemi said that the armed hoodlums blocked and opened fire on the team of narcotic officers deployed to Opuje […]
By Ibironke Ariyo FRSC says Vehicle Inspection Officers (VIOs) have legal backing to arrest traffic offenders depending on the state within which they operate. Deputy Corps Marshal at the FRSC, Mr Bisi Kazeem, stated in Abuja that the motoring public should give maximum cooperation to VIOs for the enhancement of safety on the roads A […]