The Peace Corps of Nigeria has reaffirmed its unwavering support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in his administration’s efforts to combat insecurity and advance national development

This pledge was made when the National Commandant of the Corps, Doctor Dickson Akoh, led a high-powered delegation on a courtesy visit to the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume. In his remarks, Doctor Akoh commended President Tinubu for demonstrating genuine commitment to the security and welfare of Nigerians within the […]

FG Declares Friday As Public Holiday For Eid-Ul-Mawlid

The Federal Government has declared Friday, September 5 as a public holiday to mark Eid-ul-Mawlid, the celebration of the birth of Prophet Muhammad. This was disclosed in a Wednesday statement by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Dr. Magdalene Ajani, on behalf of the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo. Ajani congratulated Muslims across the […]

NRC Sets Up Incident Desk To Handle Enquiries

The Nigerian Railway Corporation has established an incident desk to handle inquiries and provide regular updates on the derailed Abuja-Kaduna Train Service (AKTS). The Managing Director of NRC, Dr. Kayode Opeifa, stated this in a press release on Wednesday in Lagos. Opeifa noted that so far, the corporation had been able to reach 510 out […]

Amotekun Corps Arrests 28 Suspected Criminals In Ondo State

The Ondo State Security Network Agency, also known as Amotekun Corps, on Tuesday paraded no fewer than 28 suspected criminals arrested in the state. The corps said the suspects were arrested across the 18 local government areas of the state, in collaboration with other security agencies and the local vigilante. Parading the suspects at the […]

Federal Government Kick-Starts Training, Certification, Job Placement Of 100,000 Construction Artisans

The Federal Government has kick-started the training, certification, and job placement of one hundred thousand construction artisans across Nigeria. The training will be implemented in partnership with Polaris Capital Limited, as formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding. The three-year initiative will be funded through federal budget allocations, private sector investment and donor contributions. It also […]

ESAMA @ 91: IUO Holds Special Senate Sitting In Honour Of Its Chancellor, Sir, Chief (Dr.) Gabriel Osawaru Igbinedion

The 19th Special Senate Sitting of Nigeria’s Premier Private University, Igbinedion University Okada, was held on Tuesday in Honour of the 91st Birthday of the Chancellor and Esama of Benin Sir Chief Dr Gabriel Osawaru Igbinedion. Donald Ehimiyen reports that principal officers, academics, staff, and management of Institution attended the Senate Sitting held at the […]

MUSICAL PERFORMANCE: Emcovic Brass Delivers Captivating Performance For Esama Of Benin’s 91st Birthday

Various groups and distinguished dignitaries gathered at the Garden of Eden residence of the Esama of Benin, Sir (Chief) Dr. Gabriel Osawaru Igbinedion, to celebrate his 91st birthday. The highlight of the event was a captivating performance by the renowned musical group Emcovic Brass. The celebrant, Esama of Benin and Honorary Romanian Consul to Edo […]

Nigerian Youths In Europe Call for Collective Contribution To Nation-Building

Madrid, the heart of Spain, played host to members of the National Youth Council of Nigeria, Europe Region, as they marked the 61st Anniversary Symposium—an iconic milestone in the organisation’s history. The symposium, held in collaboration with the Nigerian Embassy in Madrid, Spain, carried the theme “Looking Forward.” It was attended by leaders across various […]

THANKSGIVING: ‎‎House Of Igbinedion Offers Thanks To God In Honour Of Member-Elect Rep. Ovia Fed. Constituency, Barr. Omosede Igbinedion

A special Thanksgiving Mass has been by the House of Igbinedion in honour of the Member-elect, Ovia federal Constituency, Barr. Omosede Igbinedion who recently recorded overwhelming victory in the Edo By-election Wellington Akodeja reports that the patriarch of the house of Igbinedion, Sir. Chief Dr.Gabriel Osawaru Igbinedion in company with his wife Lady Cherry and […]

Disaster: Diesel-Laden Tanker Overturns, Bursts Into Flames In Iyana-Isolo Area Of Lagos

A tanker loaded with diesel on Sunday afternoon overtuned and burst into flames in Iyana-Isolo area of the Apapa–Oshodi Expressway in Lagos. Eye witnesses say the tanker skidded off the road, rammed into a commercial bus and fell into a roadside gutter before exploding. The inferno consumed the tanker, a container trailer as commuters scramble […]