NOA begins campaign against petrol scooping from crashed tankers

The National Orientation Agency has commenced an enlightenment campaign to discourage the scooping of petrol from crashed tankers in Akwa Ibom State. Many Nigerians have lost their lives to fuel tanker explosions with the latest in Enugu State, claiming the lives of no fewer than 18 persons. The Enugu incident followed a similar incident in
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The National Orientation Agency has commenced an enlightenment campaign to discourage the scooping of petrol from crashed tankers in Akwa Ibom State. Many Nigerians have lost their lives to fuel tanker explosions with the latest in Enugu State, claiming the lives of no fewer than 18 persons. The Enugu incident followed a similar incident in

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FRSC seeks multisectoral action on tanker crashes, scooping deaths

The Federal Road Safety Corps has called for a holistic and multisectoral approach to address the persistent issue of fuel tanker crashes and the alarming fatalities caused by fuel scooping. The FRSC Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, made the call during a press conference in Abuja on Monday. On January 25, 2024, 18 people were killed
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The Federal Road Safety Corps has called for a holistic and multisectoral approach to address the persistent issue of fuel tanker crashes and the alarming fatalities caused by fuel scooping. The FRSC Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, made the call during a press conference in Abuja on Monday. On January 25, 2024, 18 people were killed

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NSCDC expands security network, establishes 18 new units in Kwara

The Kwara State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has enhanced its operational structure by establishing seven new Area Commands and 11 Divisions across the 16 Local Government Areas of the state. The Kwara State Commandant, Umar Muhammed, revealed this in a statement issued by the Command Public Relations Officer, Ayoola Michael
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The Kwara State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has enhanced its operational structure by establishing seven new Area Commands and 11 Divisions across the 16 Local Government Areas of the state. The Kwara State Commandant, Umar Muhammed, revealed this in a statement issued by the Command Public Relations Officer, Ayoola Michael

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Over 200 UK firms adopt four-day work week with no pay cut

More than 200 UK companies have permanently switched to a four-day work week with no pay loss, according to research by the 4 Day Week Foundation. According to ITV News on Monday, the move includes marketing agencies, IT firms, consultancies, and non-profits, employing over 5,000 people. Campaign director Joe Ryle emphasised that the traditional five-day
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More than 200 UK companies have permanently switched to a four-day work week with no pay loss, according to research by the 4 Day Week Foundation. According to ITV News on Monday, the move includes marketing agencies, IT firms, consultancies, and non-profits, employing over 5,000 people. Campaign director Joe Ryle emphasised that the traditional five-day

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Nigeria seeks China’s collaboration for drone production

The Federal Government of Nigeria on Monday is actively working to enhance its domestic drone technology capabilities and has engaged representatives of Loong UAV, a China-based global leader in tactical drone solutions. The Director-General of the Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership, Dr Joseph Tegbe, who led the Nigerian delegation, said the collaboration with Loong UAV aims to
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The Federal Government of Nigeria on Monday is actively working to enhance its domestic drone technology capabilities and has engaged representatives of Loong UAV, a China-based global leader in tactical drone solutions. The Director-General of the Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership, Dr Joseph Tegbe, who led the Nigerian delegation, said the collaboration with Loong UAV aims to

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Gunmen invade Abuja community, kidnap four  

Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers invaded the Chikakore area of Kubwa, located in the Bwari Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory, in the early hours of Monday. Our correspondent gathered that no fewer than four residents were abducted during the attack. Eyewitness accounts revealed that the assailants arrived in large numbers, armed with sophisticated
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Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers invaded the Chikakore area of Kubwa, located in the Bwari Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory, in the early hours of Monday. Our correspondent gathered that no fewer than four residents were abducted during the attack. Eyewitness accounts revealed that the assailants arrived in large numbers, armed with sophisticated

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Serie A: Brazil defender Danilo leaves Juventus after five years

Brazilian defender Danilo departed Juventus on Monday after both the player and the Serie A club confirmed the mutual termination of his contract. “Danilo Luiz da Silva and Juventus have parted ways after five and a half years together, following a mutual termination of the player’s contract,” Juventus said in a statement. The 33-year-old leaves
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Brazilian defender Danilo departed Juventus on Monday after both the player and the Serie A club confirmed the mutual termination of his contract. “Danilo Luiz da Silva and Juventus have parted ways after five and a half years together, following a mutual termination of the player’s contract,” Juventus said in a statement. The 33-year-old leaves

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Nigerian-American returns $5,700 found in US

A Nigerian-American woman, Victoria Ogunremi, returned the cash sum of $5,700, which she had found in the toilet at her workplace in New Jersey, United States. Most Nigerians living abroad have described the gesture as one of the remarkable acts of honesty and kindness. Ogunremi told the News Agency of Nigeria in a telephone interview
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A Nigerian-American woman, Victoria Ogunremi, returned the cash sum of $5,700, which she had found in the toilet at her workplace in New Jersey, United States. Most Nigerians living abroad have described the gesture as one of the remarkable acts of honesty and kindness. Ogunremi told the News Agency of Nigeria in a telephone interview

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Lake Chad basin monarchs move to end insurgency

Traditional rulers across communities in the Lake Chad Basin, comprising Nigeria, Chad, Cameron and the Republic of Niger have resolved to take action towards ending the lingering insecurity in the region. In a meeting which commenced on Monday in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, the traditional rulers expressed worry over the rising insecurity that has
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Traditional rulers across communities in the Lake Chad Basin, comprising Nigeria, Chad, Cameron and the Republic of Niger have resolved to take action towards ending the lingering insecurity in the region. In a meeting which commenced on Monday in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, the traditional rulers expressed worry over the rising insecurity that has

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Tesla, BMW challenge EU tariffs on China-made electric cars

Elon Musk’s Tesla and German automotive giant BMW have challenged EU import tariffs on China-made electric vehicles at the European Union’s top court, the European Commission confirmed on Monday. The carmakers, both of which manufacture EVs in China, joined Chinese automakers BYD, Geely, and SAIC in filing legal challenges at the Court of Justice of
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Elon Musk’s Tesla and German automotive giant BMW have challenged EU import tariffs on China-made electric vehicles at the European Union’s top court, the European Commission confirmed on Monday. The carmakers, both of which manufacture EVs in China, joined Chinese automakers BYD, Geely, and SAIC in filing legal challenges at the Court of Justice of

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