Nigeria’s President, Bola Tinubu, has directed the prompt resolution of disagreements with Emirates Airline and the issuance of visas by the United Arab Emirates, according to a statement by the president’s spokesperson on Thursday. Last year, the UAE ceased issuing visas to Nigerians following the suspension of flights by Dubai’s Emirates due to challenges in Read More…
Dining & Lifestyle
From Adversity to Culinary Triumph: Chef Tina’s Inspirational Journey of Resilience, Passion, and Empowerment
Step into the extraordinary world of Chef Tina Totin Akpan, a culinary virtuoso and entrepreneur whose journey radiates resilience, passion, and unwavering determination. From overcoming heartbreaking loss to blazing her own trail in the culinary arts, Chef Tina’s story is a testament to the transformative power of embracing opportunities. With her infectious love for cooking, Read More…
Nigeria resumes Abuja-Kaduna troubled train service
The Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC) restored the once-embattled train service between the capital Abuja and Kaduna on Monday, which had been stopped since March when gunmen killed passengers and abducted dozens. Northern Nigeria has been besieged by armed gangs that have targetted villages and highways and kidnapped people for ransom, as well as a long-running Read More…
Lagos issues travel warning ahead of launch of APC guber campaign
In advance of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Gubernatorial Campaign scheduled on Saturday, December 3, the Commissioner for Transportation, Dr. Frederic Oladeinde, has issued a travel warning for Lagos residents. The flag-off will take place at Mobolaji Johnson Arena (formerly Onikan Stadium), Onikan, Lagos Island, according to a statement released by Oladeinde on Friday in Read More…
LASG begins issuance of International Driver’s Permit
The Lagos State Government has announced that it will begin issuing international driver’s licences in December 2022. This was contained in a statement on Thursday in Lagos by the director of the state’s Vehicle Inspection Service (VIS), Mr. Akin-George Fashola, through the deputy director of public affairs for the ministry of transportation, Mr. Bolanle Ogunlola. Read More…
‘Jollof Wars’ shows up at 2022 Lagos food festival as govt partners chefs
The Lagos State Government and the Culinary Arts Professionals Association (CAPA) have announced that the 2022 Lagos Food Festival will feature Nigerian and other African foods. The competition for the best “Jollof rice” among Nigeria and other African nations will also be part of the festival. At a press conference to introduce the initiative at Read More…
Toyota recalls 14,799 defective Lexus cars – FRSC
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has alerted car owners that the Toyota motor manufacturer in China has recalled 14,799 faulty Lexus cars. In a statement issued in Abuja on Friday, Kazeem said, “FRSC wishes to draw the attention of the motoring public, particularly those who are using Lexus NX260, Lexus NX3650h, and Lexus NX400h+, Read More…
Association prevents travellers’ access to MMA2 terminal over dismissals
To the dismay of air travellers, the Air Transport Services Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (ATSSSAN) barricaded the “Terminal 2” building at the Murtala Muhammed Airport in Lagos on Tuesday. As a result of the association’s action, flights were grounded and passengers were stranded. The union blocked the entrance to the terminal building to protest Read More…
FRSC warns Abuja-to-Lagos drivers to avoid Ekiti
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has urged motorists who are travelling via Ondo state from Abuja to Lagos to take either the Akure-Ondo-Ife-Ibadan or the Lagos-Ibadan-Ife-Ondo-Ore-Benin route. Both of these routes go through Ife, which is located in Osun State. This information was provided by the Acting Corps Marshal of the FRSC, Dauda Biu, Read More…
High Fare Pandemic’ hits Nigeria as airlines move against NCAA, sell tickets in dollars
Fresh indications have emerged that the Federal Government is yet to release over 50 per cent or $265 million in foreign exchange for foreign airlines operating in the country to repatriate to their countries. Foreign airlines collect Naira for their tickets to customers and exchange same for foreign currencies for their operations. But recently they Read More…