Construction Advances on Wuye Hospital Land Despite Residents’ Opposition
Construction work is progressing on a residential estate being developed on land originally designated for a public hospital in Abuja’s Wuye District, despite sustained opposition from residents, urban planning experts…
UAE bans children under 15 from using social media
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced a social media ban for children under 15, becoming one of several countries introducing age restrictions on social media use. The decision was…
How bandits forced me to bury my children – Victim
A kidnap victim simply identified as Aisha has recounted the harrowing ordeal of being forced by bandits in Zamfara State to bury her children who died in captivity. Zamfara, Katsina…
FCT: Even with tinted Permit, you may be arrested, Police…
Motorists with tinted vehicles in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) risk arrest and prosecution regardless of whether they possess permits, the Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, Ahmed Sanusi, has warned.…
Naira trades flat as external reserves climb to highest since 2009
The naira depreciated marginally across foreign exchange (FX) market segments on Thursday amid weaker dollar inflows, even as Nigeria’s external reserves climbed to their highest level since 2009. Data published…
Fire guts building on Lagos Island
The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service has extinguished a fire outbreak that occurred on the third floor of the Polaris Bank Building on Broad Street, Lagos Island. The incident,…
OSOPADEC Spends Over ₦4bn to Complete Riverine Projects
OSOPADEC spends over ₦4bn to complete riverine projects across oil-producing communities in Ondo State as part of efforts to improve infrastructure and accelerate development in the region. The Ondo State…
Correctional Service Launches Committee for Housing Projects
Correctional Service unveils housing rehabilitation committee as part of efforts to strengthen infrastructure development, agricultural programmes, and inmate rehabilitation initiatives across correctional facilities in Nigeria. The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS)…
Fire Guts Building on Lagos Island
Fire guts building on Lagos Island, triggering a swift response from emergency agencies as firefighters worked to contain the blaze and prevent it from spreading to surrounding properties. The incident…
Nigeria Launches FreeTV With Over 100 Free Channels, Unveils New Era Of Digital Broadcasting
The Federal Government on Wednesday launched FreeTV, a digital television platform offering more than 100 free channels, as it unveiled Nigeria’s Digital Switch Over (DSO) Platform aimed at expanding access…