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Second Niger Bridge Opens To Vehicular Movements

The bridge was open at exactly 9:50am on Thursday, December 15, 2022 despite assurances by the Federal Government that the bridge will be opened at 12am.   According to a government official who spoke to Channels Television, the delay was as a result of some little adjustments on the roads …

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LASTMA Nabs Fake Traffic Official In Lekki

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority on Wednesday nabbed a fake traffic official in the Lekki area of the state, who was on fake duty and was kitted in the official LASTMA uniform.   In a statement made available to NEWSEXTRA24 on Thursday by the Director, Public Affairs Department of …

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JUST IN: IGP Meets CPs, Others Over Election Security

The Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba, is currently meeting with Commissioners of Police and heads of police formations, in Abuja, to strategise on the forthcoming 2023 general elections, and the security situation in the country.   The security meeting, ongoing at the Force Headquarters, is being attended by CPs, Assistant …

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Afenifere Group Wants Arm For Amotekun, Backs Tinubu

The Afenifere Renewal Group has called on the Federal Government to remove all obstacles affecting the supply and use of arms by the Western Nigeria Security Network codenamed Amotekun.   The group, led by its chairman, Olawale Oshun, made the call on Tuesday in Lagos at a press briefing marking …

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FEC Approves N9.24bn Life Insurance Cover For Public Servants

The Federal Executive Council, FEC, on Wednesday, approved N9.24 billion for the 2022/2023 Group Life Insurance Cover for Nigeria public servants. The Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Mrs. Zainab Ahmed, disclosed this while briefing State House correspondents at the end of the Council meeting presided over by Vice …

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Nigeria Facing Many Challenges; I Have Done My Best — Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari says Nigeria’s size and population are contributory factors in many challenges facing the country, but in many areas, his administration is trying. The Nigerian leader equally said youths are Nigeria’s promise for a better future and solving their problems is the priority of his government. Malam Garba …

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