The Ogun Sector Commander of Federal Road Safety Corps, Akinwumi Fasaki, on Tuesday in Abeokuta advised motorists to ensure they rest well before embarking on any journey. The Sector Commander, in a statement by the Command’s Spokesperson, Mrs Florence Okpe, urged drivers to always ensure maximum rest to be able to function properly. ”Drivers should have a rest period of between 15 and 30 minutes after four hours of driving,” he said. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Fasaki gave this advice in reaction to Monday’s accident in the state, in which four persons died and eight others sustained…
Author: UZDO Media
The Anambra State governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has approved the appointment of individuals to serve as members of the Anambra State Civil Service Commission. Soludo said the move is part of his administration’s ongoing commitment to enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of the state’s civil service system. This was disclosed in a press statement issued by the governor’s Press Secretary, Christian Aburime, on Tuesday. According to the statement, the appointments are as follows Ezenwaka Anthony Uchechukwu, Chairman; Uwolloh Chuma Christopher, Member; Okoli Philomina Chikaodinaka, Member; Udealor Adaobi Margaret, Member; and Dr Ogbaka Luke Chidiebele, Member. The statement read in part,…
The death toll from the Kaduna Eid-El-Maulud auto crash has risen to 40, with most victims being children. The incident occurred on Sunday when a J5 bus carrying children to celebrate Eid-el-Maulud lost control due to overspeeding and overloading, colliding with an articulated vehicle along Saminaka Road in Lere Local Government Area. Initially, the Federal Road Safety Corps reported 25 fatalities, with 48 others injured. However, more victims succumbed to their injuries in hospital, bringing the total death toll to 40. Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, expressed shock and deep sorrow, offering condolences to the victims’ families. “This is a…
Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso has praised Victor Boniface following his impressive display in their 4-1 victory over Hoffenheim on Saturday. Reflecting on the road win, the Spaniard emphasised that he expects more from the Nigeria striker, particularly when the team is out of possession. The 23-year-old forward was instrumental in Die Werkself’s commanding win, providing an assist for the opener and netting a brace to open his Bundesliga account for the 2024/25 season. However, Alonso believes there is still room for improvement in Boniface’s game. “He can and must do more. He knows it, and the team needs it,”…
The Presidency has announced the take-off of the $550m upstream gas project between the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited and TotalEnergies on the development of the Ubeta field. The Special Adviser to the President on Energy, Olu Verheijen, disclosed this at an inaugural US-Nigeria Strategic Energy Dialogue, hosted by the US State Department, in Washington, DC. Speaking at a luncheon organised as part of the inaugural dialogue, Verheijen said the upstream gas project would deliver 350 million standard cubic feet of gas per day when operational. A statement on the event signed by the Stakeholder Manager, Office of the Special…
Gunmen attacked a military police base early Tuesday in the Malian capital Bamako where gunfire and explosions were heard and the airport was closed, sources, witnesses and an AFP correspondent said. “This morning armed men attacked at least one military police base in Bamako. They have not been formally identified,” a police source told AFP on condition of anonymity. Volleys of gunfire interspersed with explosions began at around 5:00 am and black smoke could be seen rising from an area near the airport. “Bamako airport is temporarily closed due to events,” an airport official said without saying how long the…
Asian and European stock markets rose Tuesday in anticipation of a potential U.S. Federal Reserve interest rate cut. Investors are increasingly betting on a significant reduction, possibly up to 50 basis points, which has bolstered optimism in global markets. In Asia, most markets saw gains, with currencies like the Malaysian ringgit and Indonesian rupiah rising against a weaker dollar. However, Japan’s Nikkei faced losses due to the yen’s strength, which impacted exporters. In Europe, stocks climbed as data suggested the Federal Reserve was making progress in its inflation battle, adding to hopes for the rate cut. Bets on the Federal…
Two Chinese Coast Guard ships arrived in Russia’s far east on Tuesday for a series of joint drills and patrols with Moscow’s forces, the Russian foreign ministry said. The exercise, dubbed “Pacific Patrol 2024”, comes just a week after Chinese and Russian warships sailed through the Sea of Japan for a different drill, and as both countries ramp up their military co-operation. “The Chinese Coast Guard ships Meishan and Xiushan are visiting Vladivostok,” a local branch of the Russian foreign ministry said on Telegram. “During the visit, a number of events are planned, including joint exercises and patrols. A welcoming…
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening cooperation with the People’s Republic of China in key areas such as renewable energy, healthcare, and education. Sanwo-Olu made the pledge at the 75th-anniversary celebration of the, held on Monday at Lekki, Lagos. The Governor, represented by his Deputy, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, praised China as a valuable partner and friend, whose cooperation had unlocked new potentials in the sub-Saharan region. The governor highlighted the successful collaboration between Lagos state and China, which had driven significant infrastructure developments in the state. He cited projects including the Lekki Deep…
At least seven people have lost their lives to a cholera outbreak in the Yola North Local Government Area of Adamawa State, while 71 others have been hospitalised. This was disclosed by the National Emergency Management Agency in a statement shared on its X.com page on Tuesday. According to NEMA, the cholera outbreak was caused by a recent flood that contaminated the communities’ drinking water sources. The statement added that around 100 people were also under monitoring and observation. It read, “The National Emergency Management Agency has responded to a suspected cholera outbreak in Yola North LGA of Adamawa State,…