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Repair Works on Koton-Karfe Bridge Nearing Completion: FG Assures Public

Lokoja: The Federal Government has announced that the repair works on the damaged Koton-Karfe bridge, located on the critical Lokoja-Abuja road, are nearing completion. This assurance comes as a relief to many commuters and motorists who have been affected by the disruption. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the Federal Works Commissioner in Kogi, Mr. […]

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Court Affirms FRSC’s Right to Penalize Tampered Number Plates

Abuja: The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has expressed satisfaction with a recent judgment by the Federal High Court, which confirmed its authority to penalize motorists who breach traffic regulations, especially those related to number plate standards. Corps Public Education Officer, Olusegun Ogungbemide, shared this development on Thursday. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the […]

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CMD Urges Supportive Workplaces for Breastfeeding Mothers

Abuja: The University of Abuja Teaching Hospital (UATH) has called on all levels of government to implement sustainable policies that support breastfeeding mothers, particularly in workplaces. The Acting Chief Medical Director, Associate Prof. Bob Ukonu, made the appeal during the 2025 World Breastfeeding Week held from Aug. 1-7 in Gwagwalada. Represented by the Acting Director […]

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NCTC and IITA Launch Agri-Business Initiative for Ex-Combatants, Seek Donor Support

Abuja: The National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC), Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), has launched an agri-business and livelihood empowerment initiative targeting former combatants and conflict-affected communities in Nigeria. The initiative, in collaboration with the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), was announced at a high-level donors and stakeholders’ meeting in Abuja. According to […]

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Tinubu Appoints New NERC Chairman and Commissioners

Abuja: President Bola Tinubu has nominated Mr. Abdullahi Garba Ramat as the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). This was announced in a statement by Presidential Spokesperson, Mr. Bayo Onanuga. According to News Agency of Nigeria, Ramat, aged 39, is an electrical engineer with a PhD in Strategic Management and has […]