Written by By Dayo Johnson, Akure Ten persons, including a pregnant woman, have reportedly died in an auto crash that occurred in the Akungba-Akoko area of Ondo state. An eyewitness account told Vanguard that the crash involved a truck that allegedly lost control and rammed into some shops along the Owo-Akungba-Ikare Akoko expressway, killing the victims on … Continue reading “Tragic, pregnant woman, nine others killed in Ondo auto crash”
In driving the ‘Change Nigeria’ through Nigerian youths participation in politics, legitimate businesses, entrepreneurship, innovation initiative, the proud son of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Seyi Tinubu has met with young Igbo billionaire businessmen. Seyi Tinubu met with the Delborough Lagos/Stanel boss, Stanley Uzochukwu; Zenco, Obi Cubana; E-Money, Ituma Enviable, Hon Chima Anyaso and other young … Continue reading “Change Nigeria: Seyi Tinubu meets Stanley Uzochukwu, Obi Cubana, other Igbo businessmen”
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr Adegboyega Oyetola, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to advancing Nigeria’s maritime, logistics, and transport sectors through innovation and reforms. Oyetola made this known while declaring open the 2025 Annual Conference of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) with the theme ‘Enhancing Logistics and Transport for … Continue reading “FG committed to advancing Maritime and Blue Economy — Oyetola”
By Adeola Badru IBADAN — FORMER Minister of Power and Steel, Elder Wole Oyelese, yesterday, lampooned state governors, accusing them of neglecting their constitutional responsibilities and hiding behind the Federal Government to excuse poor governance. Oyelese, in a statement, also accused some governors of ruling with arrogance and detachment, describing them as “emperors in democracy” … Continue reading “Govs must stop acting like emperors, face governance — Oyelese, ex-Minister”
By Wole Mosadomi, Minna Minna – No fewer than 30 people were burnt beyond recognition while scooping petrol from a fallen tanker in Niger State. At least 40 others sustained varying degrees of injuries in the tragic incident. The explosion occurred around 11 a.m. on Monday at Essan and Badeggi communities along the Bida–Agaie Road … Continue reading “Tanker Explosion: 30 burnt to death while scooping fuel in Niger State; 40 injured”
…Says governance approach must change By Olayinka Ajayi LAGOS — EMERITUS Professor of History and International Relations, Akinjide Osuntokun, yesterday, warned that Nigeria’s ride into the future would be bumpy, noting that the country needed changes to land smoothly. Osuntokun, who made the assertion during the memorial leadership lecture of late Oduola Osuntokun, a former … Continue reading “Nigeria’s ride into the future is bumpy — Osuntokun”
By Dickson Omobola Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo, said, yesterday, the retirement age of air traffic controllers might be reviewed to bridge the manpower gaps in the country. Keyamo, who assured that the ministry would work with the relevant authorities to ensure a successful review, said he would collaborate with the … Continue reading “Manpower gap: Keyamo eyes policy shift to retain air traffic controllers”
LAGOS— The Journalism Clinic has concluded plans to celebrate and appreciate Nigeria’s media elders, who are 70 and above, for their contributions to the profession. Founder and Director of the hub, Taiwo Obe, in a statement titled ‘From Stories to Legacy: A Day of memories and thanksgiving for Nigeria’s news media elders’, stated that the … Continue reading “Why we’re celebrating media elders — Journalism Clinic”
…Contract has been awarded —FG IBADAN — MOTORISTS and commuters plying Ibadan-Abeokuta road through Bakatari, Odeda Local Government Area of Ogun State, have urged the Federal as well as Ogun and Oyo state governments to fix the deplorable state of the road. Motorists and commuters, who spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, in … Continue reading “Motorists, commuters groan over deplorable Ibadan-Abeokuta road”
By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja The Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, has pledged to restore the power plant at the Aluminium Smelter Company of Nigeria (ALSCON), saying the facility could contribute up to 540 megawatts (MW) of electricity to the national grid. Adelabu, who made the commitment during a working visit to the company in … Continue reading “FG targets 540MW with power restoration at ALSCON”