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The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has advised motorists to observe 30-minute rest after every four-hour journey. Mr Dauda Biu, the Acting Corps Marshal of Corps, stated this at the end-of-year Special Intervention Sensitisation Campaign for Gridlock and Crash Prone Areas on Friday in Jos. . Biu, who was represented by Alphonsus Godwin, the Sector Commander of the Corps in …

Kindly share this story: Prince Kanunta Kanu, the older brother of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nanmdi Kanu, has said depriving Kanu food and medication in the Department of State Service custody, is a means of torturing him. Kanu’s special counsel, Aloy Ejimakor and Kanu’s family had raised alarm that for nine days, the detained IPOB leader …

At least 360 rural communities and 16 others have been earmarked nationwide for the construction of 5,000MW of solar power generation and 2,500MWh of battery energy storage power plants. This followed the signing of an agreement on clean and reliable energy between the Nigerian Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment and Sun Africa LLC, the largest US renewable energy company …

Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has approved the constitution of the Governing Council for the Edo University Uzairue. In a statement today, Secretary to Edo State Government, Osarodion Ogie, Esq., said the Council is chaired by Prof. T.O.K Audu. Other members of council include Dr. Asue Ighodalo, Bishop G.E Dunia, Dr. Ifueko Omogui, Prof. Bob Osaze, Prof. Felix Okieimen …

…Targets 200km of streetlights in Benin, says 40km completed Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, said his administration has completed the construction of 40km out of the 200km of street lights projects around the greater Benin area. The governor disclosed this during the commissioning of 3km streetlights projects along Siluko Road in Egor Local Government Area and another 3.3km streetlights …

*BOT led by Sultan of Sokoto, with Olu of Warri, Gbong Gwon of Jos, others as members *VP leads from front, never shies away from dealing with national issues – Sultan Hydra-headed challenges at national and global levels, such as poverty, inequality, global warming alongside a world that is increasingly defined by technology, would require profound thinking and planning, according …

The newly redesigned naira notes will go into circulation on Thursday (today) with Deposit Money Banks releasing the bills to their customers via over-the-counter payments. This came about three weeks after the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd), unveiled the new bills at a weekly Federal Executive Council meeting in Aso Rock Villa. The President unveiled the redesigned notes across …

As part of efforts to resolve outstanding conflicts and forge a common front ahead of the 2023 general elections, the Labour Party has set up a 9 member Security, Peace and Conflict Resolution Committee. This was made public by the Chief Spokesperson of the Obi-Datti Presidential Campaign Council, Dr. Yunusa Tanko, in Abuja, on Thursday. He said the decision to …

• Visit your bank today for redesigned bills, CBN urges Nigerians • Fasua: Nigeria should join global trend• Pay attention to real challenges, let e-payment evolve naturally, says Yusuf • ALMPO to engage CBN on negative impacts of policy on agents • Low smartphone penetration may hinder service • CHRICED urges revocation of ‘draconian’ policy Amid mixed reactions, Nigerians will, …

Ahead of the 2023 general elections, the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Abdulrasheed Bawa, has disclosed that the commission is working in collaboration with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to restrict vote buying and other corrupt tendencies during the election. He stated this while appearing at the 62nd Ministerial Media Briefing organised by the Presidential …