A heavy-duty tanker vehicle filled with fuel has exploded in Niger state while offloading its content in a fuel station, causing fears of major casualties. The fuel station was said to belong to a major marketer located a few meters from the ‘B’ Division of the Nigeria Police, Kontagora, in Kontagora Local Government Area. The Niger State Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Kuma Tsukwam,who spoke to newsmen […]
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has announced the temporary closure of the Samuel Ladoke Akintola Airport ,Ibadan, for upgrade works targeted at improving the infrastructure to an international status. FAAN’s spokesperson, Mrs. Obiageli Orah, who made the announcement in a statement confirmed that the Federal Government had approved the closure which became necessary to enable the execution of critical improvements at the airport. The authority added that the […]
As people continue to count their losses in the tanker explosion that occurred in Karu, Abuja on Wednesday night, Vice President Kashim Shettima has extended his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families, assuring them of the Federal Government’s support during this difficult time. In a statement issued by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications, Office of the Vice President, Stanley Nkwocha, Shettima conveyed his prayers […]
The Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has re-imposed a 12-hour curfew on Ifon and Ilobu communities in the state, following the resurgence of violent clashes between the two communities. Governor Adeleke also directed that an immediate meeting that would be attended by the Olufon of Ifon, Oba Peter Akinyooye, and the Olobu of Ilobu, Oba Ashiru Olaniyan, alongside other stakeholders from both communities, be held tomorrow to discuss further resolutions […]
The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Étè Ibas has said that his mission is to restore law and order, stabilise the polity and create the necessary environment for the full restoration of democratic institutions. Ibas made this known in a broadcast, hours after he assumed office at the Government House in Port Harcourt. The Administrator also vowed to protect the people of Rivers and ensure lasting peace. President […]
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency, NiMet, has forecast sunshine and haziness across the country from today till Sunday. In a weather outlook it released, NiMet noted that later during the afternoon/evening hours of today, thunderstorms are expected over parts of Oyo, Ondo, Ogun, Lagos, Rivers state, among others. The agency advised members of the public to drink plenty of water to stay hydrated and avoid undue exposure to direct sunlight. It […]
Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has condemned the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State. In his latest biweekly newsletter published, Governor Makinde described the move as unconstitutional and called on well-meaning Nigerians to oppose it. The Oyo Governor emphasised the need to uphold democratic principles, regardless of personal opinions or political affiliations. Recall that President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday, declared a state of emergency in Rivers State […]
An Oyo State High Court sitting in Ibadan, on Thursday,withdrew the case instituted against Queen Naomi Silekunolami, popular Ibadan-based broadcaster, Oriyomi Hamzat, and the principal of Islamic High School, Orita Bashorun, Ibadan, Abdullahi Fasasi, over the December 2024 stampede that led to the death of 35 children in Ibadan, Oyo State. In dismissing the case against the defenders, Justice B.K.Olawoyin of Court 8, Ring Road, Ibadan, stated that ruling otherwise […]
The National Assembly and the Judiciary have been urged to swiftly intervene and reverse the suspension of the Rivers State governor, Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, Ngozi Odu and members of the state House of Assembly via a state of emergency declared on Tuesday by President Bola Tinubu. A group of civil society organisations (CSOs) under the aegis of the Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room (NCSSR) made this request today in […]
