The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has issued a strong refutation of viral online footage alleging that the $1.5 billion Lagos–Ibadan Standard Gauge Rail corridor was vandalised. In a statement from Lagos signed by its Chief Public Relations Officer, Mr. Callistus Unyimadu, the NRC clarified that the damage shown in the video did not occur on the
In a striking statement, Enugu State Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo warned that any political figure declaring an intention to govern for just one term may need psychiatric assessment. According to Governor Soludo, defining one’s ambition in such limited terms reflects a mindset that merits deeper scrutiny. Speaking at a high-level engagement in Lagos, the Governor
August 3, 2025 — Health professionals across Lagos State have undergone intensive emergency medical training aimed at improving their ability to respond swiftly and effectively to life-threatening situations, as part of the Lagos State Government’s ongoing strategy to reduce preventable deaths and enhance emergency healthcare delivery. The week-long programme, organised in collaboration with the Association
August 3, 2025 — The Lagos State Government has successfully concluded its Life Skill Economic Empowerment Programme (LEEP) in Agbowa-Ikosi, providing vocational training and startup support to approximately 250 women and young people over a four-week period. The initiative, spearheaded by the Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation (WAPA), culminated in a closing ceremony
August 3, 2025 — The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the draft National Land Transport Policy aimed at overhauling Nigeria’s land transportation framework and enhancing the integration, safety, and efficiency of mobility across the country. The policy, which was presented during the council’s recent meeting at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, is designed to address
August 3, 2025 — Public health experts have raised alarm over the continued threats posed by entrenched socio-cultural practices and inadequate funding to Nigeria’s reproductive health sector, warning that these challenges undermine national efforts to improve maternal and adolescent health outcomes. Speaking at a reproductive health stakeholders’ forum held in Abuja, specialists from the health
August 3, 2025 — The Katsina Emirate Council has appointed former Minister of Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika, as the new District Head of Shargalle in Dutsi Local Government Area of Katsina State. The appointment, confirmed by the council on Saturday, marks Senator Sirika’s formal transition into traditional leadership within his native community. The decision was
August 3, 2025 — The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the draft National Land Transport Policy aimed at overhauling Nigeria’s land transportation framework and enhancing the integration, safety, and efficiency of mobility across the country. The policy, which was presented during the council’s recent meeting at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, is designed to address
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has raised a red flag over the growing misuse of United States visas by some Nigerian travellers, issuing a formal advisory to warn citizens against violating the terms of their visa approvals. This follows increasing scrutiny from U.S. immigration authorities, who have expressed concern over repeated cases of non-compliance by
Recent anti-Nigerian protests in Ghana have exposed deep-seated tensions between citizens of both West African nations, with Nigerian traders alleging systematic discrimination in housing and business regulations. The “Nigerians Must Go” demonstrations saw dozens of Ghanaians march this week demanding expulsion of Nigerian residents over unsubstantiated claims linking them to crimes including ritual killings
