Abuja: The Olowo of Owo, Oba Ajibade Ogunoye, has publicly addressed and dismissed circulating rumors regarding a potential attack by bandits on the historic community, particularly targeting St. Francis Catholic Church in Owo, Ondo State. According to News Agency of Nigeria, rumors have been spreading that suspected bandits had issued threats to launch an attack […]
Day: May 24, 2025
FG Initiates Repairs on Key Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Bridges
Lagos: The Federal Controller of Works in Lagos, Mrs Olukorede Kesha, announced that the Federal Government is set to commence palliative repairs on failing expansion joints along critical bridges on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. The targeted bridges include the Kara, Arepo, and Magboro bridges, identified as urgent points for intervention. According to News Agency of Nigeria, […]
NNPC Ltd Plans Shutdown for Port Harcourt Refinery Maintenance
Port Harcourt: The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has announced that the Port Harcourt Refining Company (PHRC) will undergo a maintenance shutdown. The initiative is part of NNPC Ltd.’s ongoing efforts to ensure operational efficiency and sustainability. According to News Agency of Nigeria, Mr Olufemi Soneye, the Chief Corporate Communications Officer for NNPC […]
14 Lagos Students Awarded NIS Football Scholarships
Lagos: The Chairman of Lagos State Football Association (LSFA), Hajj Gafar, announced that 14 students from tertiary institutions in Lagos have been granted training scholarships at the Nigeria Institute of Sports. According to News Agency of Nigeria, Gafar shared this development in an interview, stating that the recipients will join 36 other selected coaches, which […]
Tinubu’s Reforms Propel Nigeria Customs Service Revenue to ?1.3 Trillion in Q1 2025
Lagos: The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) recorded a revenue of ?1.3 trillion in the first quarter of 2025, more than double the ?600 billion collected during the same period in 2023. Mr Bashir Adeniyi, the Comptroller-General of Customs, disclosed this in an upcoming State House documentary to mark President Bola Tinubu’s second anniversary. According to […]