Now, nowhere is safe – Readers’ reactions
As we do from time to time, today we are leaving the stage for our readers because their voices matter. Now, nowhere is safe (1) […]
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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 […]
418m people lack access to safe drinking water in Africa — UNICEF/WHO report
A joint special report by the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and World Health Organisation (WHO) saysabout 418 million people lack basic level of drinking water […]
World Safety Organisation, NYSC partner on safe environment
By Rosemary Ogbonnaya The World Safety Organisation has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the National Youth Service Corps on the need to create more […]
China’s civil aviation achieves safe flight for 134 months in a row
China’s civil aviation industry has achieved 134 consecutive months of safe flight operations as at end of October, according to the civil aviation authorities. As […]
NEMA lauds Lagos, Ogun collaboration on traffic management
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has lauded the governments of Lagos and Ogun states for the support in resolving the traffic challenges being experienced […]
Insecurity: Anambra govt. imposes curfew on 6 communities
The Anambra State Government has imposed curfew on six communities in Oyi and Anambra East Local Government Areas. Prof. Solo Chukwulobelu, Secretary to the state […]
Ramadan: Sanwo-Olu urges Nigerians to intensify prayers for peace
Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has urged Nigerians to intensify prayers for the peace of God to reign over the nation. Sanwo-Olu stated this […]
“Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine is safe”–NCDC DG reassures Nigerians
The Director General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu has assured Nigerians of the safety and efficacy of the Oxford-AstraZeneca […]
COVID-19: AstraZeneca vaccine is safe–NMA
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), says the vaccine procured by Nigeria from AstraZeneca company is safe, advising people to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Prof. Baba […]
UPDATE: Troops arrest 6 Army imposters in Asaba
By Chimezie Godfrey The troops of Operation Delta Safe have arrested six suspected Army imposters in Delta State. This was disclosed in a statement by […]
Apapa gridlock: Lagos govt, NPA talk tough
.. Sanwo-Olu Meets Hadiza Bala Usman Ahead of The Launch Of Digital Call-Up System In Ports Lagos State Government and the leadership of Nigerian Port […]
Niger abduction: Victims recount ordeal, say bandits beat, starve
The freed passengers of the Niger State Transport Authority, who were abducted by armed bandits, say the abductors humiliated them while in captivity. The victims […]
Bello receives 53 abducted passengers
Abubakar Sani-Bello of Niger has received the 53 abducted passengers of the state-owned Niger State Transport Authority (NSTA). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports […]
Kano Govt to install air monitoring equipment in motor parks to check pollution –Commissioner
The Kano State Government has concluded arrangements to install air monitoring equipment in motor parks, to control pollution and protect the environment, according to the […]
Reps to investigate Alter Semper over unlawful waiver to co-own ‘Health Plus’ Pharmacy
By Haruna Salami The House of Representatives is set to commence an investigation into allegations of unlawful waiver, obtained by a private equity firm, Alta […]
Oyo Crises: IGP deploys intervention, stabilization forces
By Chimezie Godfrey The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Mohammed Adamu has ordered the immediate deployment of Police Intervention and Stabilization Forces to Oyo state to […]
Safer roads, mobility in Nigeria: Oyeyemi inaugurates stakeholders’ committee
The Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps, Dr Boboye Oyeyemi has on Tuesday inaugurated the Committee on the proposed establishment of the National Road […]
COVID-19: We have saved countless lives, millions of Dollars – Adigwe, DG NIPRED
The Director-General (DG) National Institute for Pharmaceutical Research and Development (NIPRED), Dr. Obi Peter Adigwe in an interview on Monday spoke passionately on burning issues […]
Education ministry to host Int’l confab on Safe Schools Declaration
The Federal Ministry of Education says preparations had reached advanced stage to ensure Nigeria successfully hosts the forthcoming International Conference on Safe Schools Declaration (SSD), […]
Troops arrest suspected gunman linked with deadly Zangon Kataf attack
Troops under the auspices of Operation Safe Haven have reported the arrest in a neighboring state of one Shehu Musa, a suspected bandit and […]
COVID-19 Reloaded, By Dakuku Peterside
That Nigeria currently battles with a second, more deadly wave of Covid-19 is no longer in doubt. The numbers are dire. In the first […]
DPR sensitizes Sokoto residents on safe handling of cooking gas
The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) has called on users and sellers of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), otherwise known as cooking gas, to strictly adhere […]
Avoid travelling to stay safe, WHO warns amid spike in Africa’s COVID-19 numbers
The World Health Organisation (WHO), Regional Office for Africa, has advised people to avoid travelling, during this festive period, as over 2.6 million confirmed COVID-19 […]
Only safe GMOs ‘ll enter Nigeria, says Biosafety DG
The National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA) says only Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) that are safe will be allowed into Nigeria. The agency’s Director-General, Dr Rufus […]