Business LAMATA starts controlled test run of Red Line
The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority, LAMATA, on Wednesday in Lagos started the controlled test run of the Lagos Rail Mass Transit, LRMT, Red Line. The statement is contained in…
Court grants DIA’s request to detain police officer over terrorism allegations
The federal high court in Abuja has granted permission to the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) to detain A. A. Babangida, an assistant superintendent of police (ASP), over his alleged…
Nigerian pilot faces five-year jail for falsifying statements in US
A 36-year-old Nigerian, Olukayode Ojo, is facing a five-year jail term in Texas, United States, after being found guilty of making false statements to obtain a certificate from the…
Reps panel writes Canada, seeks prosecution of woman ‘threatening to kill Nigerians’
The House of Representatives committee on diaspora matters has asked the Canadian government to prosecute one Amaka Patience Sunnberger for “hate speech”. The request is contained in a letter…
Eko DisCo disconnects UNILAG over unpaid N472m bill
The University of Lagos (UNILAG), Akoka, Lagos State has been thrown into darkness by the Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) over outstanding debt. The UNILAG management confirmed the development…
Neptune Prime publisher to unveil cancer clinic, school, foundation for late journalists’ families
The publisher of Neptune Prime newspapers, Dr Hassan Gimba, has announced plans to commission three major projects in his home state, Yobe State. In an invitation letter sent to…
NCC gives final deadline for NIN-SIM linkage
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has directed all Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) to complete the mandatory verification and linkage of SIMs to NINs by September 14, 2024. It said…
I’m not as short as you think’ — Obasanjo jokes at Odinga’s campaign launch for AUC chair
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo created a humorous moment on Tuesday in Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, during the unveiling of Raila Odinga as the chairperson candidate of the African…
NCAA calls for inputs into draft state safety programme
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), has concluded the drafting of the State Safety Programme (SSP). According to statement issued on Wednesday by NCAA's spokesman, Michael Achimogu, this marks a…
16 killed as bus, truck collide on Ore-Ondo expressway
At least 16 people were burnt to death while three sustained injuries in a fatal road accident which occurred on the Benin-Ore Expressway at Ajure community in Odigbo Local Government…
