Railway
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A bombing claimed by Pakistani separatists killed 25 people including 14 soldiers at a railway station in the southwestern Balochistan province, police said Saturday. The blast hit as passengers waited on a platform at the main railway station in the provincial capital Quetta. "Fourteen army personnel are among the 25 confirmed dead," said Muhammad Baloch,…
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An explosion Saturday at a railway station in Pakistan's Balochistan province killed at least 17 people and wounded dozens more, police and medics said. "The death toll has reached 17. It might possibly go higher," Inspector General Moazzam Jah Ansari told AFP. Another 46 wounded in the blast at the Quetta railway station have been…
8 Nov
The Senate has urged state governments to improve access roads to railway stations, emphasising that a modernised rail system with robust
1 Nov
The Senate has urged state governments to improve access roads to railway stations, emphasising that a modernised rail system with robust state-level support could alleviate road congestion, improve logistics, and spur regional economic growth.
5 Oct
Construction work on the Kano-Maradi railway has reached 35 per cent completion even as the federal government awaits the release of the $1.3 billion credit facility from the China Development Bank. This was disclosed when the Minister of Transportation, Sa’idu Alkali, during an inspection of the Kano-Daura-Maradi railway project alongside members of the Senate Committee…
7 Sep
Cross River State government has promised to compensate farmland owners on the right of way of the proposed railway project. The state governor, Senator Bassey Otu, made the commitment on Friday during the inaugural stakeholders conference of the Cross River State Government and Grandlitora Railway Project in Calabar. The Cross River State Government in partnership…
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Chaos erupted on Tuesday in the Super area of Abule-Egba, Lagos, as protesters clashed with Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) officials and police officers. The confrontation began after LASTMA officers allegedly pursued a Toyota Corolla driver, causing him to collide with another vehicle, fatally injuring him just days before his wedding. According to witnesses,…
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The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has said that the ongoing saga involving popular cross-dresser Idris Okuneye, known as Bobrisky, highlights deeper institutional problems within the country. Bobrisky’s case has sparked widespread discussion following a viral video alleging he paid officials from the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) to receive special treatment during his jail time…
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Afenifere chieftain, Dr Femi Okurounmu, has been counselled to avoid getting involved in matters that could ridicule his status as an elder statesman. Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike's Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media, Lere Olayinka, who reacted to Dr Okurounmu's statement accusing President Bola Tinubu of being laid back…
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Lagos State government has said it would invest more in artificial intelligence (AI), which would prepare students of the state for a world that is AI-driven. This was revealed by Mr Oluwaseun Awojumobi at the annual debate competition organized by the JENDOL superstore, where the winner was awarded over N2M in cash and a scholarship…
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Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has urged African youth to embrace Artificial Intelligence (AI) to propel their careers forward. He spoke at the 5th Presidential Youth Mentoring Retreat held at the Youth Development Centre, Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL) in Abeokuta, drawing participants from across Africa. Obasanjo remarked, "If I were between 20 and 35 years…
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President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday declared a new chapter in Edo State's history with the triumph of democratic values as Senator Monday Okpebholo and Rt. Honourable Dennis Idahosa were sworn in as Governor and Deputy Governor, respectively. The President assured Nigerians that the nation’s most challenging economic period is now behind them. In a rousing…
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Across Africa, some countries carry names that immortalise the influential figures behind them. While many nations choose names that capture their landscapes or ideals, a few bear the legacy of remarkable individuals whose lives continue to resonate on the continent. Here are five African countries named after people who once walked the earth. READ ALSO:…
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MTN Nigeria has called on Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) of government to leverage the enormous opportunities in digital advertising and the numerous possibilities it creates to connect with citizens and advance economic growth and development. Meanwhile, smartphone penetration in Nigeria currently stands at about 44.4%, representing 81.2 million Nigerians who own smartphones. MTN Chief…
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The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) raised concerns on Tuesday over what it described as a deliberate effort to undermine Nigeria’s public universities. ASUU President, Prof. Emmanuel Osodeke, expressed these concerns during the 2024 ASUU Heroes Day in Abuja, accusing international bodies of working to destabilise Nigeria’s public education system. Osodeke also voiced frustration…
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Security operatives in Kaduna have arrested five kidnappers, a spiritualist, and a notorious car thief, while also recovering a stolen Toyota Hilux vehicle, after raiding a criminal hideout in the state. The Kaduna Police Command issued a statement on Tuesday evening, confirming that the operation targeted terrorists and other criminal elements in their dens to…