Railway Revenue Will Boost With E-ticketing, says Minister

  Lagos-Ibadan and Warri-Itakpe rail lines The Federal Government launched the e-ticket platform for the Lagos-Ibadan and Warri-Itakpe rail lines on Monday. In addition to other unethical tactics, its launch came after multiple passenger complaints regarding ticket racketeering.The government is prepared to increase its revenue by utilizing all internally generated money through accessible technological channels, according to Minister of Transportation Saidu Alkali, who was speaking at the official launch of the e-ticketing platform held at the ministry headquarters in Abuja.He…

NDLEA Operatives Arrests 252 Suspected Drug Traffickers In Edo

NDLEA Logo In the past nine months, 252 alleged drug dealers and traffickers have been taken into custody by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Edo State.This was revealed on Thursday by Buba Wakawa, the state commander, through Assistant Commander Narcotic, who is in charge of advocacy and the media in Benin, Ondoimi Bebetu.He claimed that between January and September, the suspects were apprehended.He added that the legislation allowed the agency to counsel the detained suspects who were…

Governor Mr. Godwin Obaseki’s Legacy Marked by Controversy

Governor Mr. Godwin Obaseki of Edo State called upon the state's residents to take responsibility for safeguarding and preserving their environment, emphasizing the importance of securing a sustainable future. During an 8.5km walk commemorating the 2023 World Habitat Day at the Government House, Governor Obaseki, alongside the state Commissioner for Urban and Physical Planning, Isoken Omo, ministry staff, environmentalists, and schoolchildren, urged parents to plant trees for their children's future celebrations. He pointed out that if one million children planted…

Police Begin Investigation As Kwara Hotel MD Found Dead In Room

The Kwara State Police command has started a discreet investigation into a suspected case of culpable homicide that resulted in the death of a hotel manager in Ilorin, the state capital, on Friday.According to reports, the dead guy, identified as Adeniyi Ojo (male), the managing director of the Water View Hotel in GRA Ilorin, was discovered lifeless on a bed in one of the hotel's rooms.Okasanmi Ajayi, the state command's Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), claimed that an investigation of the deceased…

Nigeria’s 63rd Independence Day: FG Announces Oct 2nd as Public Holiday

Federal Government (FG) of Nigeria has officially declared Monday, October 2nd, as a public holiday to commemorate Nigeria's 63rd independence celebration. This announcement was disclosed to the public on Thursday by Dr. Oluwatoyin Akinlade, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, on behalf of the government. In a statement relayed by Akinlade, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, the Minister of Interior, extended heartfelt congratulations to all Nigerians, both within the country and in the Diaspora, on this significant occasion. Additionally, Tunji-Ojo…

Atiku Aims to Uncover Tinubu’s Past, Obaseki Claims

Atiku and the People's Democratic Party (PDP) recently appealed the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal's decision to dismiss their case against President Tinubu's declarations by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). It appears that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar's insistence on revealing President Bola Tinubu's Chicago State University credentials is aimed at exposing his questionable past in relation to the Supreme Court. Pedro Obaseki, Director of Research and Documentation for the Atiku/Okowa Presidential Campaign Organization, disclosed this during a zoom conference…

Tinubu’s First 100 Days: Nigerian Families Struggling

As President Bola Tinubu's 100-day milestone in office approaches, the harsh realities on the ground starkly contradict his electoral promise to rejuvenate the education sector across all levels, aligning it with emerging global best practices and adapting to socio-economic shifts. A growing number of Nigerians who had harbored hopes of witnessing a transformative overhaul in the education sector under the new administration are now expressing deep concerns. They find themselves grappling with the adverse consequences of the recent surge in…

ASUU to FG, ‘Disburse Promotion Arrears or Face Industrial Action

ASUU (The Academic Staff Union of Universities) has called upon the federal government, acting through the office of the Accountant General, to promptly disburse the outstanding promotion arrears owed to its members. This appeal is rooted in the aim of upholding industrial tranquility and unity within Nigerian universities. This decision was reached by ASUU subsequent to a convened meeting of the National Executive Council (NEC) held at the premises of the University of Maiduguri in Borno State. In an official…

Chukwueze strikes twice as Villarreal stun Real Madrid.

In an exciting matchup in La Liga, Real Madrid lost 3-2 to Villarreal in advance of their Champions League matchup against Chelsea the following week. The champions are still 12 points behind league leaders Barcelona, who play Girona on Monday, despite Villarreal winger Samuel Chukwueze's two-goal performance. Madrid took the lead after Pau Torres' own goal, but Chukwueze equalized before halftime. Vinicius Junior scored an outstanding solo goal, Jose Luis Morales equalized, and Chukwueze curled in an outstanding winner to…