FRSC to withdraw licences of recalcitrant drivers – Corps marshal
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) will henceforth revoke the driver’s licenses of recalcitrant drivers. Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Malam Shehu Mohammed, made this known on Friday in Abuja while addressing newsmen on the outcome of the…
Nigeria’s debt to GDP ratio crosses 50% for the first time
Nigeria’s debt-to-GDP ratio crossed 50% for the first time ever last week after the Debt Management Office published the country’s latest public debt figures. According to the DMO, Nigeria now has a public debt portfolio of N121 trillion, consisting of…
Nigerian families switch to alternatives as tomato price soars
As prices of fresh pepper and tomatoes skyrocket, many Nigerian households have devised means to cope with the situation. Nutrition experts have however, advised on the need for citizens to be wary of adulterated alternatives and harmful concoctions. Nigerians have…
Lagos records 25 cholera cases at Kirikiri prison
Akin Abayomi, Lagos state commissioner for health, says 25 cases of cholera have been recorded at the Kirikiri medium security prison. Tunbosun Ogunbanwo, spokesperson of the Lagos state ministry of health, quoted the commissioner in a statement on Sunday as…
Ajaokuta-Kaduna-Kano Gas Pipeline to be completed
The Group CEO of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Limited has said that the Ajaokuta-Kaduna-Kano (AKK) gas pipeline will be completed by the first quarter of 2025. Kyari made this disclosure in a statement on Friday during a visit…
BREAKING: ‘Olu Jacobs Is Alive And Doing Fine,’ Joke Silva Dispels Rumours Of Husband’s Death
There have been unconfirmed reports online that the veteran actor died on Sunday after a prolonged battle with dementia. Veteran Nollywood actress, Joke Silva, has dispelled rumours that her husband, Olu Jacobs is dead. There have been unconfirmed reports online…
Biden assures campaign donors he can still win election
President Biden and the First Lady arriving in New Jersey for a fundraiser US President Joe Biden has assured Democrat donors that he can still win November’s presidential election against Donald Trump, after a poor debate performance fuelled concern about…
Patoranking Unveils Mini-Stadium In Lagos
Award-winning singer, Patoranking, has unveiled a new mini-stadium in his hometown of Ebute Meta, Lagos, a move he said was his way of giving back to his community. Patoranking, born Patrick Okogwu, has consistently expressed his dedication to supporting the…
Nwokolo claims fifth belt with WBA, UBO win
Nigeria’s Emeka Nwokolo captured the vacant WBA North American Boxing Association super welterweight and Universal Boxing Organisation world super welterweight belts after defeating Colombia’s Jeovanis Barraza on Sunday at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Manchester, New Hampshire. The fight…