Flight Resumption: Few passengers board airlines at Enugu Airport
Flight operations at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, continued on Monday following the withdrawal of the earlier threat to shutdown operations in airports across […]
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Train attack: NRC confirms 14 more safe passengers on board
By Lucy Ogalue The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has confirmed safety of 14 more passengers on board the attacked Abuja-Kaduna train of March 28, bringing […]
Nigeria confirms three Omicron cases in passengers from South Africa
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), on Wednesday morning confirmed the first case of the Omicron variant in the country. This is contained in […]
Of Wachakal Airport, Wastage and the Bandits In Government, By Hassan Gimba
When the news hit the airwaves that the federal government had budgeted N6.3 billion to build an airport at Wachakal, in Yobe State, 130 kilometres […]
Kaduna road transporters say patronage still high despite resumption of train services
Commercial transport operators in parts of Kaduna have said that patronage on the Kaduna-Abuja journey is still high in spite of the resumption of train […]
COVID-19: Nigeria releases revised international travel protocol
The Chairman of Presidential Steering Committee/ Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, has released the revised travel protocol into Nigeria effective Monday, […]
Lalong appoints management committee on road traffic administration
Plateau’s Gov. Simon Lalong has approved the appointment of a seven-member Interim Management Committee on Plateau Road Traffic Administration and Vehicle Inspection for Jos and […]
My 61st Birthday Reflections, By Tony Iyare
Happenings in these states of the federation have always been dear to my heart. Lagos, Edo, Ogun, Osun, Kaduna, Plateau, Adamawa and Taraba. In a […]
Don’t carry drug traffickers, Marwa warns tricycle owners
. As Keke operators appoint NDLEA boss Life Grand Patron Chairman/Chief Executive of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Retd) has […]
Gunmen attack Lagos bound 18-seater bus in Ondo, kidnap passengers
A Lagos bound 18 passengers bus has been attacked by suspected gunmen and kidnapped unspecified numbers of travellers between Idoani – Ifira Axis in Ondo […]
Road crashes always fatal if seatbelts are not used -FRSC
The Itori Unit Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Ogun, has emphasised the need for motorists and their passengers to always use […]
A thank you note to JAMB’s Oloyede
By Tunde Akanni, PhD This is not a regular appreciation note. It is a combination of a personal expression of gratitude as well as it […]
Ember months: Lagos issues safety cautions to ferry operators
The Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) has charged users of waterways in the state to be safety conscious. The LASWA General Manager, Mr Oluwadamilola Emmanuel, […]
Land-grabbers kill policeman, 2 others in Ikorodu community
Residents of Gberigbe in Ikorodu, Lagos State, have been living in fear since Saturday when hoodlums suspected to be land-grabbers invaded the community and killed […]
Court remands man for allegedly robbing passengers
An Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday ordered that a 31-year-old man, English Dennis, who allegedly robbed some passengers of their belongings, be remanded in […]
14 killed in Jigawa auto crash – Police
The police in Jigawa have confirmed the death of 14 persons in an auto crash in Ringim Local Government Area of the state. The Police […]
Troops foil two kidnap attempts, rescue six in Kaduna
By Chimezie Godfrey Troops of Operation Safe Haven have reported to the Kaduna State Government that two kidnap attempts were foiled at different locations within […]
Gunmen attack passengers in Ekiti State, kill one, abduct others
Police in Ekiti State on Saturday confirmed a gun attack on travellers in the state on Friday night. Police spokesman, ASP Sunday Abutu, told the […]
Railways generate N327m monthly – NRC MD
The rail sector of the transportation industry generates the average of N327 million monthly, Managing Director of Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC), Fidet Okhiria, said in […]
Air Peace plane didn’t crash in Ilorin – AIB
The Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB) has denounced the rumour making the rounds that Air Peace plane crashed in Ilorin. Mr Tunji Oketunbi, AIB General Manager, […]
Lagos LG polls: Passengers duly informed of movement restriction, say Airline operators
Some domestic airline operators have said that all their passengers were duly informed of the restriction of movement imposed on Saturday for the conduct of […]
LASWA warns ferry operators on safety guidelines
The Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) has warned boat operators to always observe the weather conditions and ensure their ferries were in good condition before […]
Police arrest suspected armed robber in Jigawa
The Police Command in Jigawa, said it had arrested a suspected armed robber in Dutse Local Government Area of the state. The Police Public Relations […]
Amaechi tasks indigenous contractors on due process in contract bidding
The Minister of Transportation, Mr Rotimi Amaechi, has urged indigenous engineering contractors to follow due process while bidding for contracts in the country. Amaechi gave […]
Police arrest 2, recover 44 phones, others in Delta
The Police Command in Delta has arrested suspected cell phone snatchers in two separate operations in the state.The command’s acting spokesman, DSP Edafe Bright, announced […]