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The Lagos State Government is taking steps to enhance its emergency medical services despite facing significant challenges. Dr. Kemi Ogunyemi, Special Adviser to the Governor on Health, highlighted issues affecting the Lagos State Ambulance Service, including impersonation of officials, vandalism of assets, and physical attacks on personnel. To address these challenges, the government […]
As Nigeria commemorates Democracy Day, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has called for a redefinition of democratic governance, emphasizing that democracy must go beyond elections and serve the everyday needs of citizens. Speaking during a civic engagement forum in Abuja on Wednesday, the senator representing Kogi Central stated that while the conduct of elections is vital, democracy […]
A devastating plane crash has occurred in Ahmedabad, India, claiming the lives of 242 people on board Air India Flight 171, a Boeing 787 Dreamliner bound for London Gatwick. The aircraft, carrying 242 people, including 53 British nationals, crashed into a residential area shortly after taking off from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport. […]
Senate President Godswill Akpabio on Wednesday revealed that the 10th Senate has passed 96 out of 844 bills introduced since its inauguration in June 2023. He also stated that the upper legislative chamber has adopted 18 public petitions during the same period. Akpabio made the disclosure while addressing lawmakers during a special plenary session held […]
As Nigeria marks the 31st anniversary of the historic June 12, 1993 presidential election, the family of the late Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale (M.K.O.) Abiola has urged the National Assembly to enact a law that would institutionalize the legacy of June 12 in the country’s legal and political framework. Speaking at a memorial event in […]
In a groundbreaking moment for the aviation industry, a passenger-carrying electric airplane landed at John F. Kennedy International Airport, marking the first time an all-electric aircraft has touched down at a New York airport. The milestone flight, operated by Beta Technologies, a US-based company, carried a pilot and four passengers on a 45-minute journey to […]
According to the latest Foreign Trade Statistics released by the Nigeria Bureau of Statistics, the country has witnessed a substantial decline in the importation of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, in the first quarter of 2025. The data reveals that the value of PMS importation in Q1 2025 dropped to ₦1.761 trillion, […]
The Federal Ministry of Education has issued a statement clarifying that it did not approve a history textbook that has been accused of containing historical inaccuracies. The ministry’s response comes after a petition was submitted by the Concerned Citizens of Yoruba Origin and Supporters of Truth, raising concerns over the textbook’s claims regarding the founding […]
After nearly six years of uncertainty, grief, and unanswered questions, Abubakar Idris, a Kaduna-based university lecturer and influential political commentator known online as “Dadiyata,” has been officially confirmed dead. His fate was revealed following a private, independent investigation led by public affairs analyst and social critic Damilola Adekunle. Idris disappeared under mysterious circumstances on […]
There is heavy security presence around the National Assembly complex in Abuja on Wednesday as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu addressed a special joint session of the Senate and House of Representatives to mark Nigeria’s 2025 Democracy Day. Security operatives from multiple agencies, including the Department of State Services (DSS), the Nigerian Police Force, the Nigerian […]
