Transportation reduction: FG reveals participating companies, routes
The list of companies participating in the Federal Government’s plan to reduce the transportation burden on Nigerians during the Yuletide has been revealed. The Special Adviser…
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Kumuyi reacts as Pope Francis approves blessing of same-sex marriages
The General Superintendent of Deeper Life Church, Pastor William Kumuyi, has said that same-sex marriage negates the biblical teaching of Jesus Christ. Kumuyi stated this on…
Port Harcourt Refinery Commences Operation
The Port Harcourt Refining Company (PHRC), on Wednesday, commenced operations, signalling the end of an era of heavy reliance on imported fuel. The refinery, which boasts…
FRSC Clears Path for Smooth Travel on Enugu-Onitsha Highway this Yuletide
Ahead of the festive period, MTN Nigeria is partnering the Federal Road Safety Corps to temporarily open the Amawbia, Anambra State sections of the partially completed…
LASG warns against improper waste disposal at Yuletide
The Lagos State Government has warned residents of the state against improper waste disposal during the Yuletide celebrations. The Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources,…
BREAKING: NRC Begins Free Train Services Thursday
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC ) has declared a free train ride from Thursday on all its passenger services. This followed the directive of President Bola…
Politics
Reps Move To Adopt Chinese Yuan As Official Foreign Exchange Currency
The House of Representatives at plenary moved to adopt the 2018 policy that will recognise the Chinese Yuan as an official foreign currency for conducting business…
Politics
BREAKING: President Tinubu announces 50% cost reduction for buses and free train rides
President Bola Tinubu has announced a 50% cost reduction for buses and free train rides starting from December 21st to January 4th for inter-state travels. This…
Politics
BREAKING: Tinubu’s ex-minister, Lalong sworn in as Senator
The immediate past Minister of Labour and Employment, Simon Lalong, has been sworn in as a Senator representing Plateau South. Lalong, a former governor of Plateau…
popular website, Nairaland, shutdown enters third day
The downtime of one of Nigeria’s most popular websites, Nairaland.com, on Wednesday, entered the third day on Wednesday with users showing their displeasure over the site’s…