Ikeja Electric launches Academy to deepen safety culture (Guardian) Ikeja Electric Plc (IE) says it has launched a professional Quality Health, Safety and Environment Academy (QHSE) tagged: “i-Empower” to deepen the culture of safety among its employees. Mr Felix Ofulue,…
Fire guts Zenith Bank Ilupeju (Guardian)
A fire outbreak occurred at the Zenith Bank around Ilupeju area of Lagos, Sunday afternoon. In a footage seen by The Guardian, the centre of the building was engulfed with fire. While firefighters are yet to arrive as at report…
The energy here is different to other African countries –Emma Portaus
It’s Emma Portaus’ first time in Lagos but she can already feel the energy, which she says is far better than anything she has experienced elsewhere in Africa. The producer, who came all the way from Tasmania, Australia should know.…
*Buhari’s, Atiku’s campaign chiefs clash at presidential debate (Nation)*Nigeria, partners target 26.2m people for yellow fever vaccination (Nation)
Buhari’s, Atiku’s campaign chiefs clash at presidential debate (Nation) President Muhammadu Buhari’s campaign chief and his Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) challenger Atiku Abubakar clashed yesterday at a debate organised ahead of next year’s presidential election. Segun Sowunmi, the Atiku…
After two days, police vacate Akwa Ibom Assembly (Guardian)
The Nigeria Police have ended their two-day siege of the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly. The new development comes less than 24 hours after the Senate President, Bukola Saraki ordered the police to vacate the premises and allow legislators to…
Islamic State offshoot kills 100 in Nigeria – security sources (Guardian)
The course of Nigeria’s war against Islamist militants has turned against the government with reports that as many as 100 soldiers have been killed by an Islamic State offshoot since Sunday, Lucy Fielder reports. As many as a hundred Nigerian…
How increasing Boko Haram attacks could affect 2019 election (Guardian)
Increasing numbers of Boko Haram attacks against troops have raised questions about the group’s current strength, capability and support, as Nigeria’s main opposition seized on mounting casualties to criticise the government’s record on security before next year’s election. AFP has…
Buhari deserves a second term says Rep (Punch)
Alhaji Bello Dantani, a lawmaker representing Argungu/Augie in Kebbi state at the House of Representatives, says President Muhammadu Buhari deserves a second term following his numerous achievements in office. Dantani made the disclosure in an interview with the News Agency…
How Offa robbery suspect died in detention – Police (Guardian)
The Nigeria Police Thursday said an armed robbery and murder suspect in the infamous Offa robbery who died in detention was not murdered, rather he slumped and died. Micheal Adikwu, a former Police constable, led the group of armed robbers…
You lied about corruption, presidency tells Jonathan (Guardian)
The Presidency yesterday refuted the claim by former President Goodluck Jonathan that there is more corruption in the country today. Jonathan on Tuesday had launched his book, My Transition Hours, which among other things contained the accusation. This is absolutely…
