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NRC apologises over Kaduna-Abuja train failure
THE Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has apologised to all passengers on board, KA2 train which left travellers stranded as a result of mechanical failure.
In a statement this…
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‘Don’t lose hope in Nigeria’, UN says
THE United Nations (UN) has implored Nigerians not to lose hope in their country.
In a statement today by its Deputy Secretary-General, Amina Mohammed, the UN also urged Nigerians to…
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IPOB, ESN don’t patronise native doctors — Nnamdi Kanu
THE Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has refuted claims that it and the military arm, the Eastern Security Network (ESN) partonise native doctors.
This clarification was made by…
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Our population becoming liability, Obasanjo warns
FORMER President Olusegun Obasanjo has warned that the country's population explosion could soon be a liability.
According to him, except something urgent was done, Nigeria might be…
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Nigerians traumatised over insecurity — Jonathan
FORMER President Goodluck Jonathan says the mental health of Nigerians have suddenly become a challenge as they are currently traumatized with the insecurity in the country.
He said…
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No going back on social media regulation – Gbajabiamila
THE Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, today insisted on the regulation of social media in the country.
Gbajabiamila, who appeared on a Channels TV programme,…
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Google, Facebook, Twitter, others to pay tax in Nigeria – Osinbajo
Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo says the Federal Government has concluded plans to compel social media and digital firms to pay tax on profits made from Nigeria.
Osinbajo, according to a…
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‘Your fresh threats unnecessary,’ Buhari tells Niger Delta militants
PRESIDENT Buhari has reacted to the threat by a militant group, the Niger Delta Avengers (NDA) to resume hostilities in the oil-rich region.
The NDA had in a statement yesterday…
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War on drugs more deadly than insurgency – Buhari
PRESIDENT Buhari today in Abuja inaugurated the War Against Drug Abuse (WADA) initiated by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA).
The president, at the event, buttressed…
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Surrender now or face heavy punishment, MURIC warns bandits
THE Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has advised bandits to surrender or face heavy punishment as proscribed by the Holy Qur'an.
According to the group, no excuse should be made for the…
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