Nigeria Railway Corporation
19 Sep
The Federal Government has initiated the process of amending the Nigeria Railway Cooperation Act to unbundle the cooperation for private sector investment. The Minister of Transport, Sa'id Alkali, disclosed this during a tour of the Idu and Kubwa Train station yesterday in Abuja alongside some investors, the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission and other critical stakeholders…
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The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has inaugurated its first colposcopy center located at Wuse District General Hospital, aimed at combating cervical cancer. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja, by Mrs Bola Ajao, Media Aide to the Mandate Secretary, Health Services and Environmental Secretariat, Dr Dolapo Fasawe. According to Ajao,…
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The political and social fabric of Mozambique is disintegrating, largely due to the reckless actions and incendiary rhetoric of the leader of the opposition party RENAMO. Following the controversial October 9, 2024 elections, which were contested over allegations of fraud, he has escalated the situation by encouraging violence and civil disobedience. His rhetoric is not…
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Breaking down a whole chicken into sizable parts doesn’t have to be daunting or messy. It’s not about muscle or brute force—it’s about using the right techniques with precision. Food blogger Omoye Cooks shares a simple, foolproof method to break down your chicken like a pro, making the process smooth, easy, and stress-free. Before you…
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Ahead of the festive season, the Lagos State Government has called on commuters and road users to prioritize the safety and well-being of highway sweepers, easily identifiable by their orange or lemon-coloured work jumpsuits. The government, in a statement on its official X handle, noted the importance of these workers, describing them as "community ambassadors"…
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The lawmaker representing Ilorin South in the Kwara State House of Assembly (KWSHA), Yusuf Maryam Aladi, on Sunday supported and empowered over 1,000 residents, including widows and artisans. She put the monetary worth of the exercise at well over N20 million. The lawmaker gave out 20 grinding machines, 20 chest freezers, 20 dryers, 20 catering…
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The movie premiere of Everybody Loves Jenifa was a runway of dazzling outfits. Attendees kept to the “Lagos After Party” dress code, delivering a full dose of glitz and glam that Nigerians are known and loved for. Producer extraordinaire Funke Akindele led the fashion parade turning heads in a midi dress. She later changed into…
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A coalition of farmers and civil society groups in Enugu State staged a rally over the weekend, demanding a ban on all Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) used for planting, food, or feed production and processing in Nigeria. The farmers marched from the State Ministry of Agriculture on Okpara Avenue, GRA, Enugu, to the Enugu State…
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Crystal Palace savoured a first win over rivals Brighton since 2021 as a 3-1 victory on Sunday lifted the Eagles four points clear of the relegation zone. Ismaila Sarr teed up Trevoh Chalobah for the opening goal before scoring twice himself to secure Palace's first success over the Seagulls in seven games. Brighton could have…
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Stuttgart won 3-1 away at Heidenheim on Sunday to climb up to sixth in the Bundesliga. Germany defender Maximilian Mittelstaedt put Stuttgart in front with a perfectly placed shot from the left after 20 minutes. Heidenheim starlet Paul Wanner, on loan from Bayern Munich, equalised with an excellent long-range effort on 41 minutes. Stuttgart however…
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A non-profit organisation, Her Majesty, Queen Dr. Josephine Alfred Diete-Spiff Foundation, has maintained its determination to sustain good and quality education for the girl child in Bayelsa State. Diete-Spiff, the founder of the foundation and wife of the former military governor of old Rivers State, while presenting the University Press textbooks to the Commissioner for…