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“We must ensure the safety of our rail users and strive to achieve the intended economic goals. We must at the same time ensure realizable schedules and first-class maintenance.” The president, Muhammadu Buhari has tasked the ministry of Transportation and pertinent security bodies to ensure maximum security along the railway corridors. The president speaking at the closing ceremony of the 2022 Ministerial Performance Review Retreat on Tuesday in Abuja said, that the order had become imperative in view of the huge investments made in the rail sector in order to achieve the intended economic goals, therefore stressing the need to…

After a revelation that he left Nigeria hurriedly for medical reasons, presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, has said he left Nigeria on Monday to attend to a private business concern. This was disclosed in a statement released by his Media Adviser, Paul Ibe , who said that Atiku’s trip was on a mission to meet technical partners of one of his business entities. Earlier, NPO reported that the former Minister of Aviation, and Head of New Media of the Tinubu Campaign, Femi Fani-Kayode alleged that Atiku was flown out of the country for medical treatment. In…

Atiku’s Dino Melaye Shares images of the PDP presidential candidate having a time with those he called foreign media personnel in Paris whereas Tinubu’s Fani-Kayode says Atiku was hurriedly flown abroad for medical attention after collapsing at the end of Monday’s campaign in Kaduna Director of New Media of the Bola Tinubu Presidential Campaign Council Femi Fani Kayode, on Tuesday said that presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar left Nigeria hurriedly for medical attention on Monday. Fani-Kayode, a former minister, said the PDP candidate suffered exhaustion after the Kaduna rally on Monday and collapsed after arriving in…

The Independent National Electoral Commission has expressed worry over the clashes between opposing parties and their supporters during the ongoing campaigns across the country. The INEC Chairman, Mahmood Yakubu, stated this on Tuesday at the Training of Master Trainers on Technologies for the 2023 General Election. He said, “The cause of clashes among parties and their supporters in some states of the country during electioneering campaigns is worrisome. “Also, there are denials of access to public facilities for parties and candidates in some states of the federation. “Let me caution parties and supporters to focus on issues and stay…

The chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has said that the Commission has increased its use of technology in elections in Nigeria. Speaking at the Training of masters on election technology for the 2023 general election which held on Tuesday at Ajuji Greenwich Hotel, Abuja, the chairman stated that systems and portals have been developed to cater to different electoral activities over the country in the last two years. “Over the last two years, the Commission has increased the deployment of technology in the elections in Nigeria. Systems and portals have been designed and developed…

Popular Celebrity car dealer, Ikechukwu Ogbonna, fondly known as IVD has been arrested in connection with the demise of his wife, Bimbo Ogbonna. This was confirmed by the Spokesperson of the Lagos State Police Command, SP Benjamin Hundeyin on Monday, saying that the businessman has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in Yaba, Lagos. He wrote; “Contrary to claims by family and friends that 37-year-old Ikechukwu Ogbonna aka IVD is on the run, he has been arrested and transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Yaba” Ogbonna had been accused of having a hand in…

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike stirs Another Hornet’s nest as he tells his party’s candidate for governorship in Lagos not to waste his time contesting against Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu because according to him, the Governor is doing well Rivers State Governor, Dr. Nyesom Wike, on Tuesday, declared support for the incumbent Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu of the All Progressives Congress, APC, for a re-election. Gboyega Akosile, Media Aide to Governor Sanwoolu had earlier have hint vis his tweeter handle on Tuesday saying that Wike endorsed Sanwoolu for second term. Speaking as the Special Guest of Honour at the…

The Management of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Akoka, has released its revised academic calendar. This was revealed through the verified Twitter handle of the institution, @UnilagNigeria, saying that the revised Academic Calendars for the first and second semester of the session had been approved. “Revised Academic Calendar For 2021/2022 Session The revised Academic Calendar for the First (1st) and Second (2nd) Semesters of the 2021/2022 academic session has been approved.” The calendar reads; FIRST SEMESTER 2021/2022 ACADEMIC SESSION Monday October 24, 2022 Commencement of Lectures Monday, October 24 -Sunday, October 30, 2022 Editing of Registered Courses…

A Priest with Catholic Archdiocese of Onitsha, Rev. Fr. Joseph Igweagu, has been kidnapped in Anambra State. Rev. Fr. Igweagu who is the Parish Priest in charge of St Joseph’s Parish Abata Nsugbe, Anambra East Local Government Area of the state was said to have been abducted on Wednesday October 12, 2022 while returning to his house after celebrating a Funeral Vigil Mass at Umunnachi in Njikoka Council area of the state. A statement by Catholic Archdiocese of Onitsha, titled: ‘An urgent call for sincere prayer for Kidnap of Rev. Fr Joseph Igweagu, signed by the Archdiocesan Chancellor of…

The family of late Big Brother Naija star, Rico Swavey, has announced the arrangements for his burial. In a statement signed by his family and management team via his Twitter handle confirmed the arrangements of his funeral. “With a heavy heart, we invite all friends and fans of Rico Swavey to his tribute night/candle light walk tomorrow as we witness a star supernova. Thank you all,” the caption read. A night of tribute and candlelight walk will take place at Retro Citi, Victoria Island, Lagos, on Wednesday. This will be followed by a private service at the Methodist Church…