The Lagos State Blue Line rail, on Monday, began commercial operations. Onboard the first commercial train trip were about 800 passengers. Because of the huge turnout of passengers, many of them had to stand to and fro the trip which lasted for about 30 minutes. The train took off from …

Chairman, All Progressives Congress in Ondo State, Mr Ade Adetimehin The  Ondo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has lauded President Bola Tinubu for the recent nomination of its member to the board of the Niger Delta Development Commission. The state chapter of the party, last week kicked against …

Betta Edu, minister of humanitarian affairs and poverty alleviation, says plans are underway to revamp the N-Power scheme to accommodate more beneficiaries and ensure prompt stipend payment.  The N-Power scheme is an initiative aimed at building the skills of youth and promoting entrepreneurship. In a statement on Sunday in Abuja, …

… Cement sells at an average price of N6,216 in Benin despite the regulation The allegation that went viral on social media last week that Dangote Cement Plc was selling a bag of 50kg cement to Nigerians at an exploitative rate of N5,200 while it sells the same quantity of cement …

The International Facility Management Association (IFMA) Nigeria Lagos Chapter will co-host an event on “Delivering Effective and Sustainable FM in the Built Environment” at Big 5 Construct Nigeria, Nigeria’s largest construction industry event. The event will be held on Thursday, 7th September, at the Landmark Event Centre in Lagos. The …

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against President Bola Tinubu over “the unlawful ban and withdrawal of the accreditations of 25 journalists and media houses from covering the Presidential Villa.” SaharaReporters recently reported that the Presidency withdrew the accreditations of some 25 journalists from covering …

The Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA Resource Centre), an anti-corruption organisation, has petitioned the National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, to launch an immediate investigation into allegations of mismanagement and corruption in the Nigeria Police Trust Fund (NPTF). In a petition dated August 21, 2023, and addressed to …

  Betta Edu The Federal Government has called on the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and other development partners to support its efforts at rescuing 16 million Nigerians at risk of humanitarian crisis. Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Betta Edu, made the call, weekend in Abuja while receiving a delegation from …

Lagos state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Sunday, September 3, kicked off distribution of foodstuff palliatives for vulnerable Lagosians. This forms part of earlier ones announced by the governor. The governor had earlier announced a 50 per cent cut in the BRT, as well as free healthcare for expectant mothers. The distribution was …

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas and his Deputy, Benjamin Kalu on Friday, September 1, eulogised Vice President Senator Kashim Shettima on his 57th birthday. While Speaker Abbas said the Vice President was an asset and a capable hand in the governance of the nation, his Deputy, Kalu described him …