A gas explosion on Sunday injured at least 15 people at Ijora Badia, a suburb of Lagos. The blast, which occurred around 5:00 p.m., was reportedly caused by a leaking 25-kilogramme gas cylinder inside a mini shop. The shop was part…
THE Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has expressed deep sorrow over the recent attacks by terror gangs on vulnerable communities in Plateau, which claimed numerous lives, including those of children. In a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Prof. Tanko…
THE Federal Government is set to flag off construction of the Cross River section of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway on April 14. The section is known as Section B3 of the coastal highway project. The Minister of Works, Sen.…
THE Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on President Bola Tinubu to reject the recently approved $1.08 billion loan from the World Bank. The organization, also urged the President to direct the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of…
THE Federal Government on Sunday said that the temporary repair work on Independence Bridge in Lagos State was proving to be a permanent solution. It gave the assurance that the bridge’s stability was being closely monitored. The Minister of…
THE Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) has urged the new Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) management to activate “Petroleum Products Passport” to secure petroleum products. Dr Billy Gillis-Harry, National President of PETROAN, made…
THE Assembly for the Preservation of Traditional Institutions in Nigeria has raised concerns over the invitation extended to the Emir of Kano, Khalifa Muhammadu Sanusi II. The group pointed out that the matter in question is already under investigation…
REAL Madrid’s head coach, Carlo Ancelotti, faces a one-match suspension in La Liga following a series of disciplinary actions. Carlo Ancelotti received his third yellow card of the season during a surprising 2-1 defeat to Valencia on Saturday, which has…
INMATES in the Bayelsa Custodial Centre have been warned against divulging information to the public on the 15 prisoners allegedly detained by former first lady, Patience Jonathan. A source who spoke to Punch, disclosed that the controller of the Okaka…
THE Bauchi State Government on Saturday, said the state was ready for the 22nd National Sports Festival (NSF) scheduled for Abeokuta, Ogun from May 16 to 30, 2025. The State Deputy Governor, Mr Auwal Jatau, stated this when officials…
