Senators clashed over seats at a boisterous meeting that greeted the Senate’s return to plenary on Tuesday. The plenary commenced at 11 a.m., and right after the procession, Senate President Godswill Akpabio announced the birthdays of lawmakers that occurred while the Senate was on break. During the announcement, Senator Sahabi …
Read More »Flights diverted as fire breaks out at Lagos Airport
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has, due to a fire in the terminal, diverted all flight operations from the E wing of Murtala Muhammad International Airport (MMIA). The FAAN confirmed the fire in a statement issued by Mrs. Obiageli Orah, Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, and stated …
Read More »118 inmate escape as rainstorm hit Niger prison
A heavy rainfall on wednesday night caused significant damage to the Medium Security Custodial Center in Suleja, Niger State, leading to the escape of 118 inmates. The spokesperson for the Nigerian Correctional Service’s Federal Capital Territory Command, Adamu Duza, confirmed this information in an official statement released on Thursday. In …
Read More »FRSC proposes Jail Term for Drivers involved in Accidents
Federal Road Safety Corps Marshal Dauda Biu has proposed implementing jail sentences for drivers accountable for road accidents. Biu addressed the press in Abuja, urging all state governments to enforce strict penalties on drivers responsible for recent crashes in Oyo, Kano, and Kaduna States. These incidents, including crashes at Gaya …
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