Train Stations Packed With Passengers As The FG Offers Free Ride
On Friday, a large number of passengers flocked train stations around the state after the federal government announced that passenger services will be free nationwide from December 24, 2021 to January 4, 2022. Hundreds of travellers anxiously waited for the 6:00pm and 6.15pm train services at Abuja’s Idu and Kubwa stations, as the terminals were […]
Buhari Makes New Promises To Nigerians In His 2021 Christmas Message [Full Text]
In his Christmas message for 2021, President Muhammadu Buhari promised Nigerians that his administration will fulfill all of its campaign promises before leaving office in 2023. Due to the resurgence of the Coronavirus pandemic in its new variant, Omicron, Buhari expressed regret in a statement signed by him and made available to newsmen on Friday, […]
Buhari Appoints New Minister Of State, Works And Housing
President Muhammadu Buhari has sworn in Malam Muazu Sambo, the newly appointed Minister of State for Works and Housing. Buhari carried out the swearing-in on Friday shortly before the opening of the meeting of the National Security Council in the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss […]
CAN Reacts To Religious Gathering Capacity Restrictions To 50%
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has reacted to the Federal Government’s decision to limit religious gatherings to 50 percent capacity. Boss Mustapha, Chairman of the Presidential Steering Committee on COVID-19, has declared that religious gatherings will be limited to 50% capacity. Mustapha stated in an Abuja statement on Thursday that the restriction must be […]
President Buhari Chairs The Last Security Council Meeting For The Year
At the State House in Abuja on Friday, President Muhammadu Buhari presided over an emergency security council meeting. The meeting, which is the last for the year, was conducted at the State House’s Council Chambers. The Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, the Minister of Defence, Service Chiefs, the Inspector-General of Police, and other heads of […]
ISWAP Rockets Attack On Maiduguri Didn’t Hit Their Target – IGP
According to Usman Alkali Baba, the Inspector-General of Police, terrorists from the Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) were unable to hit their targets with rockets launched into Borno State due to the efforts of security operatives. The ability of terrorists to launch rockets is a worrying development, according to the IGP, but security […]
Haridwar: Police Case After Outrage In India Over Anti-Muslim Hate Speech
Police in the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand have launched an investigation after Hindu leaders called for violence against Muslims. Videos from a meeting of Hindu religious leaders showing provocative speeches went viral earlier this week, sparking outrage. The event took place in the holy town of Haridwar between 17 and 19 December. Police said […]
Bangladesh Ferry Fire: Dozens Killed Near Jhalakathi
At least 37 people have been killed and about 100 others injured after a packed ferry caught fire in southern Bangladesh, local officials say. The blaze on the three-decked vessel started mid-river near the town of Jhalakathi as it sailed from the capital Dhaka to the town of Barguna. Some of the victims drowned after […]
United, Delta, JetBlue Canceling Many Christmas Eve Flights Due To Omicron Surge
At least three major airlines have announced they are collectively canceling more than 300 flights for Christmas Eve — some due to the surge of the omicron variant. United Airlines said Thursday it had preemptively canceled 112 flights for Friday. The United app told customers on some canceled flights that it is “due to an […]
US Has Reunited 100 Children Taken From Parents Under Trump
A Biden administration effort to reunite children and parents who were separated under President Donald Trump’s zero-tolerance border policy has made increasing progress as it nears the end of its first year. The Department of Homeland Security announced Thursday that 100 children, mostly from Central America, are back with their families and about 350 more […]
