Ondo: The Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Malam Shehu Mohammed, has taken decisive action against the Sector Commander in Ondo State following the discovery of a worn-out tyre on one of the corps’ patrol vehicles. This incident highlights the FRSC’s commitment to upholding its safety standards
Abuja: A former Senator representing Kaduna Central Senatorial District, Shehu Sani, has called on members of the 10th National Assembly to be firm and audacious in carrying out their legislative functions. Sani, a human rights activist-turned-politician, made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in
Abuja: The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says it secured a record-breaking 4,111 convictions in 2024. According to News Agency of Nigeria, this information is based on the EFCC’s 2024 statistical report. The record marks EFCC’s highest number of convictions and the largest single-year asset recovery in the agency’s
Abuja: The President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN), Archbishop Lucius Ugorji, has decried the deplorable state of correctional facilities in the country. Speaking at CBCN’s first plenary in 2025, in Abuja, Ugorji called for urgent reforms to address overcrowding, inhumane treatment of inmates, and delays in the
Beijing: China’s cooperation with African nations, particularly in industrialisation, capacity building, and technology transfer, is playing a crucial role in addressing the continent’s development challenges. The Managing Director of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Malam Ali Muhammad Ali, said this in an interview with the Chinese news agency, Xinhua,
Abuja: The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed a new case of Lassa fever in a 31-year-old physician who had recently travelled to the United Kingdom. NCDC Director-General, Dr Jide Idris, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in
Abuja: Ayudantees Empowerment Initiatives (AYI), a civil society group, has faulted the recent report by the Global Terrorism Index (GTI), ranking Nigeria as the 6th most affected by terrorism in the world. The Executive Director of AYI, Mr. Amechi Oyema, stated this while briefing newsmen in reaction to the GTI
Abuja: Proprietors of Private Polytechnics, under the aegis of the Association of Private Polytechnics in Nigeria (APPN), have called on the government to pay attention to technical education in the country. Dr Benjamin Achiatar, President of the APPN, emphasized the need for government support during an interview in Abuja. According