The Federal Government said it is making preparations to evacuate about 5,500 stranded Nigerians out of Sudan through the Egyptian town of Luxor. The government said it was seeking Egypt’s support so that the stranded Nigerians could be moved to Luxor. The Director of Special Duties of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), who doubles as Chairman of NEMA’s Committee …

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) said it has arrested a man, Ahmed Olaseinde Ariyibi, and a woman, Silifat Tunrayo Akanbi, at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Ikeja Lagos for attempting to export 14.4 kilograms of cocaine concealed in lace and ankara fabrics. The suspects, the NDLEA said, were travelling for lesser hajj in Saudi Arabia before their …

The first female speaker of Ondo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon Jumoke Akindele Ajulo has delivered her first child at 54. Congratulatory messages have since flooded her social media page in the wake of the news. It was gathered that the speaker gave birth on Saturday. She represented Okitipupa Constituency 1 and was served as Speaker between May 2014 …

Nigeria has advised its students in Sudan to remain indoors while it continues making arrangements for their safe evacuation from the troubled country. A statement from the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in Khartoum, signed by H.Y Garko for Charge D’ Affairs on Sunday, advised the students to disregard the notice circulated by the National Association of Nigerian …

A three-floor building under construction collapsed on Sunday at Ladipo Oluwole Street in the Apapa area of Lagos State. The state Building Control Agency (LASBCA) has sealed the premises, according to its Deputy Director of Public Affairs, Mukaila Sanusi. A statement by the spokesperson accused the developer of shunning the agency’s “Stop Work and Seal-up” orders and continued construction. Sanusi …

Famous Nigerian social critic, Aisha Yesufu has called out social media giant, Twitter for engaging in what she described as “fraudulent misrepresentation”. Yesufu asked the blue app to take off the “blue tick” or give proper explanation of why it was restored to her Twitter handle, insisting she did not subscribe to it. Her statement is contained in a post …

No death or injury casualty was recorded at the building that collapsed at Sango Police Barracks, Sango Ibadan on Saturday, according to the Southwest zonal Director of National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Mr Akiode Akande. Breezy NewsNG had reported the collapse of part of the structure inside the Sango Police Barracks on Saturday evening, causing fear some people may have …

Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has congratulated the Emir of Ilorin, Dr Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, on his 83rd birthday anniversary. AbdulRazaq said the traditional ruler has successfully etched his name in gold with his commitment to the welfare of his people, the development of the state, and his statesmanly handling of public issues. According to a statement by the Chief Press …

An unconfirmed number of persons was on Saturday evening trapped while others may be feared dead when a block of flat collapsed in the Sango Police Barracks, Ibadan the Oyo State capital A source with the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) who spoke on the condition of anonymity confirmed the incident. The source, who said the agency got the alert …

A United Kingdom-based media platform, Triangle News International Magazine has concluded plans to honour some lawmakers of the ninth National Assembly as part of the 2023 Triangle International Magazine Awards. The publisher of the magazine, Femi Salako stated that the lawmakers were selected based on their outstanding performance and their contributions toward the holistic growth and development of their respective …