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YNaija November 22, 2024

FCCPC Introduces Innovative TV Series to Combat Underage Tobacco Access, Use

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has taken another bold step in its ongoing “Don’t Burn Their Future” campaign to curb underage access and use of tobacco products. This initiative aligns with…

Azeez September 7, 2017

Quit notice: Northern CAN assures Nigerians of safety

The forum of the 19 Northern States and FCT chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has asked Nigerians to remain where they reside. Chairman of the forum, Yakubu…

Editor July 29, 2017

Igbonla Kidnap: How safe are Lagos public schools?

by Tosin Adesina The Lagos State government under the leadership of Governor Akinwunmi Ambode has set an unrivalled record in security investment within a space of two years. Billions of…

Tolu June 6, 2017

Impact365: Over 2,000 children in Lagos experience sexual abuse daily – Bola Tinubu, founder of Cece Yara Foundation

An alarming number of Nigerian children suffer one form of abuse or the other but the prevalence of young boys and girl who fall victim of sexual abuse is the…

Azeez March 7, 2017

Kaduna airport ready for local, international flights – NCAA

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has said the Kaduna Airport is ready for 24-hour operations. General Manager Public Affairs of NCAA, Sam Adurogboye on Tuesday said the airport is…

Ada Igboanugo September 15, 2016

#WhitePeopleProblems: Man breaks into jail for protection

When many try frantically to break out, this 23-year-old man ironically broke into an Ohio jail facility for protection. Chad Saylor made his way, for help, into the Butler County Resolutions facility…

Azeez August 3, 2016

Arepo aerial bombardment: Air Force assures general public of safety

Following its ongoing aerial attacks on Arepo creeks, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on Wednesday said there was no need for panic by members of the public living around the…

Adebayo Emuleomo July 26, 2016

Priest, 2 others dead in hostage situation in France (WATCH)

A hostage situation in Normandy region of France on Tuesday, turned sour after two men armed with knives killed a priest before being shot dead by the police according to…

Mazi Emeka July 2, 2016

Be careful to avoid bomb attack this holiday – DSS tells Nigerians

The Department of State Services (DSS) has called on Nigerians to be wary of packages and unknown persons during the period of Eid-el-Fitr celebration. According to a statement signed by the…

Op-Ed Editor June 16, 2016

Opinion: Before you think your hearing is good, read this

We tend to think that hearing problems only occur when we work in noisy environments or with age. However, we are constantly exposed to various levels of noise in the…

Mazi Emeka June 16, 2016

How negligence of Elegushi Beach operators caused death of 2 post-graduate students

The Lagos state government, on Wednesday, declared that Elegushi Beach operators failed to adhere to safety practice thus leading to the death of two female postgraduate students. According to the…

Op-Ed Editor May 27, 2016

Opinion: Ulomka (my home is better)

By Ugochi Obidiegwu In the Igbo language (one of the major languages in Nigeria), Ulomka means my home is better. According to the Oxford Advanced Learners Dictionary, home means the…

Adebayo Emuleomo May 10, 2016

If your car has expired and substandard tyres, they’re coming for you

The Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) has declared that it would hence forth confiscate vehicles with expired and substandard tyres within the country. The FRSC Corps Marshal, Boboye Oyeyemi, revealed…

May 29, 2014

‘It’s a controlled blast’ – Army reacts to Abuja explosion

by Oge Okonkwo File photo: Nyanya bomb blast Kurudu, a community on the outskirts of Abuja experienced pandemonium today as a loud explosion was heard by residents. Many assumed it may…

December 22, 2013

Drama as Arik Air passengers protest hours of delay in Port Harcourt (PHOTOS)

by Isi Esene Notorious for flight delays and generally muddling up take off schedules, Arik Air staff yesterday got the wrong side of passengers plying the route between Port Harcourt,…

October 30, 2013

Mother carries two daughters to safety following tragic NY apartment fire that killed her 3 sons

Three children have been killed - all brothers, one of them a four-month-old baby - after a fire erupted in a Bronx apartment building on Friday night. The Fire Department…

October 16, 2013

Opinion: Why the gods are angry with Nigeria’s aviation

by Levi Obijiofor If air accidents are inevitable, what would the minister say about countries that have better safety record than we have? Could it be that God loves those…

October 6, 2013

Mina Ogbanga: Transportation in Nigeria – Which is the safest mode? (Y! FrontPage)

by Mina Ogbanga Your wealth and ability to purchase a Buggati would amount to nothing if it cannot comfortably ply the roads. ‎- 400 passengers escape death as jet makes emergency landing…

August 23, 2013

6 killed as gunmen open fire in Enugu market

by Oge Okonkwo File Photo: Police The Ogwuagor Market, Abakpa Nike in Enugu East Local Government Area of the Enugu State, was thrown into a state of panic, when unknown gunmen…

September 11, 2012

Myne Whitman: Practical tips for maintaining safety online and on social media (30 Days, 30 Voices)

Do not be coerced into helping anyone break the law, all in the name of love or romance. I read the report of the murdered Cynthia Osokogu, may her soul…

June 21, 2012

Akwa-Ibom legislator defends Akpabio: “If only Dana Air had listened…”

by Hauwa Gambo Governor Godswill Akpabio faced mild criticism in the aftermath of the #DanaCrash in Lagos, when he reported that he had warned the Dana Air Management about the…

Oluwapelumi June 12, 2012

Opinion: I think Nigerian airlines should think of turning Japanese

So, Nigerians suffers yet again due to another air crash disaster. Anger, grief, questions, claims, finger-pointing and shock has engulfed the nation. Although the questionable history and physical condition of the…

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