Lagos Launches Red Line Rail for Commercial Operations
Lagos Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has launched the commercial operations of the Red Line rail that will move about 500,000 Lagosians daily on the corridor. In a statement, Sanwo-Olu said the train service will run from Agbado to Oyingbo, adding that the government will continue to ramp up the schedule, with more coaches would be added […]
US Gives Israel 30 day Ultimatum to Boost Gaza Aid
The US has written to Israel, giving it 30 days to boost humanitarian aid access in Gaza or risk having some US military assistance cut off. The letter, sent on Sunday, amounts to the strongest known written warning from the US to its ally and comes amid a new Israeli offensive in northern Gaza that […]
Sean “Diddy” Faces New Allegations of Rape and Sexual Assault
Sean “Diddy” Combs is facing new allegations of rape, sexual abuse and sexual assault after a series of new lawsuits were filed yesterday. The unnamed accusers allege some of the assaults happened at Diddy’s parties. The incidents alleged in the civil complaints, which were filed in New York federal court, span from 1995 until 2021. […]
Super Eagles Return to Nigeria, After Libyan Airport Ordeal
The Super Eagles have arrived Nigeria after their ordeal in Libya for a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier. Super Eagles Media Officer, Promise Efoghe confirmed the team landed in Kano, after players and officials were stranded for more than 15 hours at the Al Abraq airport in Libya, ahead of their match slated […]
Customs Extends Verification Exercise for Private Aircraft
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has extended its verification exercise for the recovery of import duties on illegally imported private aircraft by one month, effective from 14 October to 14 November. Its spokesperson, Abdullahi Maiwada, who announced this extension in a statement yesterday explained that this extension provides an additional window for operators of privately […]
New Basic School Curriculum to Begin Nationwide in January
The new curriculum for basic schools will take effect nationwide from January 2025. Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, who announced this yesterday during a meeting with stakeholders, explained that under the new curriculum, pupils in basic schools will be required to acquire at least two skills, while plans are ongoing to ensure the teachers […]
FG Denies Responsibility for Petrol Price Hike
Federal Government says it is not responsible for the recent hike in the pump price of petrol, as it can no longer fix prices of petroleum products. The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited had raised the pump price of petrol to over N1,000 across regions in the country, except for Lagos which is N998. Reacting […]
FG considers Zero VAT for Pharmaceutical Products
Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has finalised the Executive Order Harmonised Implementation Framework that abolishes Value Added Tax (VAT), and Excise Duties on pharmaceutical products and medical devices. Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Tunji Alausa, told journalists in Abuja yesterday that the development, which has been cleared for gazetting, was […]
Naijafm102.7 Holds First Ankara Night
The first ever Ankara Night of our sister station NaijaFm102.7 took place at the weekend. Despite the heavy downpour, the fun and excitement was in to gear, as many people ate, drank, and even had gift bags filled with items courtesy of Flour Mills Nigeria. Winners of yards of wrappers were also presented with their […]
Super Eagles Commence Camp in Uyo Today
The Super Eagles of Nigeria will commence camp in Uyo today, in preparation for their forthcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers against the Mediterranean Knights of Libya. The Matchday 3 fixture to be officiated by Malawian referees, is set to take place at the Akwa Ibom Stadium in Uyo on Friday October 11 at […]