The Federal Executive Council, presided by President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday approved memos from the Ministries of Aviation, Communications, Power, FCT and Works. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, disclosed this at the end of the meeting in Abuja, adding that the Ministry of Interior’s memo on reviewing the new visa regime was also approved. Mr Idris said the new visa regime would address the lacuna and challenges faced by citizens and foreign investors entering and leaving the country. He said the new visa process would be completely online, with background security checks of applicants completed within…
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The FRSC has advised motorists to keep a 200-metre distance between their vehicle and the next to avoid preventable crashes. Anthony Uga gave the advice in an interview on Tuesday in Ota, Ogun. mR Uga said the advice was necessary for motorists so that when there are challenges or emergencies, the vehicle behind would easily manoeuvre from such a scene or place. The FRSC sector commander in Ogun said such a measure would help to prevent mishaps in the event of any emergency. “Every motorist using the road must be on guard, and as you are driving, motorists should keep…
On Tuesday, gunmen in France ambushed a prison van conveying prisoners from court to prison, killing at least two guards and injuring three. French police said the attackers and some prisoners escaped during the attack, but a manhunt has been launched. Gérald Darmanin, France’s interior minister, in a tweet, commiserated with families of the bereaved, ordering a manhunt for those behind the attack. “Sincere and saddened condolences to the bereaved families and agents of the Ministry of Justice,” Mr Darmanin said. “The “Epervier” plan was triggered. All means are being used to find these criminals. On my instructions, several hundred…
The police arraigned three men on Tuesday before a Badagry Chief Magistrates’ Court over the alleged theft of a Volkswagen T4 Bus valued at N1.7 million. The defendants, Anthony Onwotemi, 51, Okechukwu Udeh, 39 and Oluwafemi Olorunnisola, 45, are charged with conspiracy and stealing, for which they pleaded not guilty. The prosecutor, Ayodele Adeosun, told the court that the defendants committed the offences with others now at large at about 7.32p.m on April 24 at Mechanic Bus Stop, Iyana Isashi, Lagos. Mr Adeosun said the defendants stole a Volkswagen bus valued at N1.7 million belonging to the complainant, Adeyemi Oluwanishola.…
Aliyah graduated from the School of Integrative Biology at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in 2024 with a Bachelor’s degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences. She also received an Academic Achievement Programme award as part of the class of 2024.The ceremony took place at the Krannert Centre for the Performing Arts, Tryon Festival Theatre. Pasuma shared a video from the graduation on his Instagram account on Saturday, saying, “Haliamdulilahi Robin Al’amin, my daughter, Aliyah Mofiyinfoluwa Odetola, just graduated at University of Illinois Urbana Champagne Chicago with honours. Modupe Olohun Oba, anu nimori gba, kii shagbara.”
Preamble: Lagos is a melting pot of different cultures and ethnicities, with people from various parts of Nigeria and other countries residing in the city. The city has a vibrant music and art scene, and its streets are filled with colorful markets and bustling shops. The city is also home to several historic sites and landmarks, including the National Museum Lagos, Lagos Island, and the Slave Trade Monument. Lagos is a bustling city located in the southwestern region of Nigeria, in West Africa. With a population of over 20 million people, it is the most populous city on the African…
A grieving father identified as Ikb Igboanugo on Facebook took to the platform on Monday to mourn the death of his son, Uzochukwu Igboanugo, a 32-year-old ophthalmologist based in America. According to the grieving father, Uzochukwu lost his life in a fatal car accident allegedly caused by a drunk driver. He wrote, “I lost this my son 3 weeks ago, I have been crying like a baby. A medical doctor (ophthalmologist) in America. “An accident victim of a drunkard who felt asleep while speeding on the highway, jumped his lane opposite direction and hit with speed force on the driver’s…
Four suspects allegedly involved in the kidnapping of University of Abuja lecturers and their children in 2021were on Monday arraigned at a Federal High Court Abuja. They were arraigned by the office of the Attorney-General of the Federation before Justice Donatus Okorowo on a two-count terrorism charge. Those arraigned are Adamu Abubakar; Nura Muhammed Ahmadu; Ismailia Abubakar and Abdulrahman Ado, also known as Yellow, as 1st to 4th defendants respectively. They, however, pleaded not guilty to the counts. Prior to their arraignment, the four defendants signalled to the judge with intention to speak in the open court. Justice Okorowo, though…
A 26-year-old man, Yusuf Abdullahi, appeared before a Kano Sharia Court on Tuesday for allegedly punching his friend, Aminu Umar, in the face, causing him to lose a tooth. The defendant, who lives at Fagge Quarters, Kano, is facing charges of assault causing grievous hurt and has pleaded guilty to the offences. The prosecutor, Inspector Abdul Wada, told the court that Mr Umar, who resides at the same address as the defendant, reported the matter at Mandawari Police Station on May 9.Mr Wada said that the complaint informed the police that at 6:00 p.m. on the day, he had a…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission was to arraign ex-Aviation Minister Hadi Sirika before Justice Suleman Belgore of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory on a fresh charge, but the case was stalled due to the absence of the suspects. Mr Sirika and two others were supposed to be arraigned by the EFCC for an offence bordering on financial malfeasance relating to the botched Nigeria Air. The prosecuting counsel, Oluwaleke Atolagbe, informed the court that the defendants were absent, adding that he was informed by their counsel that they were out of Abuja and could not make it…