Yuletide: NRC increases daily trips on Lagos-Ibadan train service
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) says it has increased the number of daily trips on the Lagos-Ibadan train service with effect from Monday. The increase will run for three weeks to accommodate the expected upsurge in passenger traffic during the Yuletide season. The corporation said the trains would operate from 8 am […]
UNCOVERED: The Benue community where children are urinating blood
Barefooted, 12-year-old Gabriel Mhilega runs around the unfloored family compound with his peers as he constantly adjusts his well-worn clothes. Intermittently, he scratches his skin, unbothered about the rashes that have settled on its surface. The schools have closed for holidays. Hence, Mhilega and his friends have more than enough time to play around […]
Newspaper Headlines: Buhari yet to sign electoral bill as deadline elapses
Reactions to the refusal of President Muhammadu Buhari to sign the electoral act amendment bill within the 30-day timeline appeared on the cover pages of the Nigerian newspapers. Source: Top Stories
Daily COVID Tracker: NCDC logs 404 new infections, one fatality
Nigeria on Sunday recorded 404 cases of COVID-19. Here are five updates about the pandemic this Monday. Cyprus reports big spike in Omicron cases Cyprus’ health ministry has reported a sudden surge in infections caused by the Omicron variant of COVID-19. This follows the identification of the first five cases this […]
Kukah: God did not make a mistake with Nigeria’s diversity
Matthew Kukah, Catholic bishop of Sokoto diocese, says God did not make a mistake in making Nigeria one nation with diversity. Kukah said this on Sunday during the celebration to mark his 45th anniversary as a priest and 10 years as bishop of Sokoto diocese. Addressing the congregation, the bishop said he […]
Army detains soldier who accepted corps member’s proposal in Kwara
The Nigerian army has confirmed the detention of a female soldier who accepted the marriage proposal from a corps member at the Yikpata orientation camp of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Kwara. Source: Top Stories
Kaduna killings: Do everything to destroy remaining terrorists, Buhari tells security agencies
President Muhammadu Buhari has condemned the recent attacks on communities across Kaduna, describing the perpetrators as “terrorists”. A total of 38 people were confirmed dead following attacks by suspected bandits in communities across Giwa LGA of Kaduna over the weekend. The development came days after a court proscribed bandit groups and declared […]
’12 residents killed’ as ‘ISWAP fighters’ invade Borno community
At least 12 persons have been reportedly killed following an attack by suspected fighters of the Islamic State in West Africa (ISWAP) in Kilargar, Askira-Uba LGA of Borno state. Military sources told TheCable that the insurgents invaded the community on Sunday evening, while many residents ran into nearby bushes for refuge. The […]
UAE: We didn’t bar Nigerian athletes from world swimming championships
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) says it did not bar Nigerian athletes from participating in the 15th FINA World Swimming Championships in Dubai. Athletes from Nigeria, who are billed to take part in the swimming contest, were reportedly denied access by the UAE authorities. The development, which comes at a time when […]
FG: We have disbursed N100bn in five years to support businesses
Festus Keyamo, minister of state for labour and employment, says the federal government has disbursed N100 billion in five years to support businesses. Keyamo, who was represented by Abubakar Nuhu Fikpo, director-general of the National Directorate of Employment (NDE), disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday. Speaking at an empowerment programme […]