Operations at Murtala Muhammed International Airport were again thrown into temporary disarray following an electrical fault that triggered smoke at the airport’s Terminal Three. The incident, which occurred around mid-afternoon, caused concern among passengers and airport staff as emergency responders swiftly moved in to contain the situation. Officials confirmed that the Aerodrome Rescue and Firefighting…
OLORUNDARE ENIMOLA, Lagos The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has announced special train service arrangements across its major corridors to accommodate increased passenger traffic during the Easter holiday period. In a statement issued in Lagos, the corporation’s Chief Public Relations Officer, Callistus Unyimadu, disclosed that the Lagos–Ibadan Train Service (LITS) will operate three trips on Thursday,…
OLORUNDARE ENIMOLA, Lagos The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, has called on residents to prioritise safety and exercise caution as they celebrate the Easter festivities. The appeal was conveyed through the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, which also reassured the public of its preparedness to respond to emergencies during the period. In a…
OLORUNDARE ENIMOLA, Lagos The Lagos State Taskforce has intensified its enforcement operations against street urchins popularly known as “Omotaku,” arresting several suspects during a raid at Marwa Bus Stop in the Lekki area of the state. The arrests followed an incident involving a truck driver whose vehicle broke down at the location. According to the…
The management and staff of Adron Homes and Properties Limited have joined family, friends, associates, and well-wishers across the globe to celebrate their Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Aare Adetola EmmanuelKing, as he marks his 51st birthday. In a statement released by the company, the milestone was described as a celebration of an exceptional leader…
The Federal Road Safety Corps has launched the 2026 Easter Special Patrol Operations, scheduled to run from April 1 to 8, 2026, to ensure safe and smooth movement of road users during the holiday. In a statement on Wednesday, signed by Ag. Corps Public Education Officer, Felicia Kalu, the Corps Marshal Shehu Mohammed, said the…
Kogi State has approved the award of a contract for the dualisation of the road leading to the proposed Kogi Airport in Zariagi. The project, which covers about 9.1 kilometres, was awarded to China Civil Engineering Construction Company (CCECC) following a competitive bidding process involving five companies. CCECC Nigerian Limited emerged as the preferred contractor…
The President of the National Association of Travel Agents of Nigeria, Yinka Folami, has accused some foreign airlines of showing “disrespect” to Nigeria by insisting on dollar-denominated ticket sales, warning that the practice undermines the country’s sovereignty and weakens the naira. Folami made this known during a press conference held ahead of the association’s Annual…
Transport fares across air, land, and water rose in Nigeria in February 2026, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The NBS disclosed this in its February 2026 Transport Fare Watch released on Wednesday, noting increases across most transport categories, including intra-city buses, intercity travel, air fares, motorcycles (Okada), and water transport. The report…
