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Nigeria/China deal: Federal government approves $3.9 billion for Abuja-Itakpe rail line
The Federal Government of Nigeria has signed a $3.9bn contract with the China Construction Railway Corporation, CCRC, to build a standard railway track connecting Abuja to Itakpe, Kogi State. The contract also includes the construction of the Warri seaport.
Enugu residents want functional railway transportation
Residents of Enugu State on Saturday urged the Federal Government to revitalise railway transportation system to ease movement of goods and persons.
Kano Hisbah arrests 262 beggars in August
The Kano State Hisbah Board said it arrested 262 suspected beggars in August in Kano metropolis for allegedly violating the law banning street begging in the state.
President Buhari: Asia is Nigeria’s strategic partner for socio-economic development
President Muhammadu Buhari has described Japan as Nigeria’s strategic partner for socio-economic development.
President Buhari woos foreign investors in Japan
President Muhammaudu Buhari on Thursday wooed foreign investors at the ongoing seventh Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD7) assuring them of good returns.
President Buhari: Nigeria offers attractive investment opportunities
President Muhammadu Buhari says Nigeria has very attractive investment opportunities with some of the highest “Returns-on-Investment’’.
Lagos council inaugurates 50-man security apparatus to curb crime
Security authorities and executives of Lagos Mainland Local Government have assured Lagosians of improved security during the Eid-el-Kabir festive occasion and beyond following the absorption of additional 30 members into a recently constituted vigilance group on Wednesday, August 7.
Rep: Nigeria’s steel companies will begin full operations within four years
The Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Steel Development, Rep. Abdullahi Halims (APC-Kogi), has promised that the Ajaokuta Steel Company will begin to function effectively within the next four years.
Police deploy personnel, dogs for railway security
The Police on Tuesday announced the deployment of personnel and trained dogs to complement existing security apparatus at railway stations across the country.
NYCN scribe urges federal government, states to patronise Nigerian products to grow economy
The Secretary General of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Blessing Akinlosotu, has called on the government at all levels to prioritise its patronage for made in Nigeria goods.
President Buhari: Federal government’ll improve ease of doing business
President Muhammadu Buhari has restated his administration’s commitment to boosting business and investment opportunities by reviving train and railway services, building roads and improving on the power sector.
Containers, tankers start movement with rail
Beginning from today (Tuesday) containers and oil tankers would start moving goods from Lagos ports through the newly acquired Railway wagons to the north.
Archbishop Chukwuma: Inactive Eastern railway part of marginalization
Archbishop Emmanuel Chukwuma of Enugu Anglican Ecclesiastical province has described the non functional Eastern railway as part of marginalization of the people of Eastern Nigeria Region.
Three selfie-crazy Indian teens crushed by train
Three teenagers were killed while taking selfies on a railway track in India, the country which researchers say has the worst record for selfie-related deaths.
Minister: 10 railway coaches arrive from China June
The federal government has disclosed that it is set to take delivery of the first batch of 10 coaches, out of the 64 coaches expected from China in June 2019, to reduce the congestion at the Abuja-Kaduna rail line.
![The Mila Mount Tunnel on the Lhasa-Nyingchi Highway of China's Tibet autonomous region began operations on Friday. [Photo by Kuang Xiaoming-For China Daily]](https://www.today.ng/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/26122733-324x235.jpg "World’s highest highway tunnel opens to traffic in Tibet")
World’s highest highway tunnel opens to traffic in Tibet
The world’s highest highway tunnel was open to traffic on Friday at an altitude of over 4,750 meters above sea level in southwest China’s Tibet Autonomous Region.
Train crushes truck driver to death in Aba
A truck driver whose identity has yet to be determined was crushed to death in Aba by a cargo train late on Thursday.
Traffic gridlock: Lagos government begins clampdown on illegal traders
The operatives of both the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation and Special Offences (Taskforce) Unit and the c) at the weekend jointly dislodged all illegal trading activities on road setbacks and walkways around Ikeja, Lagos, Southwest Nigeria.
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President Buhari threatens to relocate projects from states creating impediments
President Muhammadu Buhari has threatened that henceforth the Federal Government might be forced to re-allocate projects elsewhere if any state government or communities create unnecessary impediments in the allocation of land or access to such lands for federal projects.
Torture chambers: I don’t support criminality – President Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday commended the Nigeria police for the discovery of what he described as “child-theft racket in Kano State” and “fake correctional centers in Kaduna and Katsina states”, saying he does not support criminality, abduction, child theft, and torture chambers.
Rafael Nadal marries partner of 14 years in Mallorca
Rafael Nadal married his partner of 14 years, Xisca Perello, at a castle in Mallorca on Saturday.
Oyo government to recruit more teachers soon – governor
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State says his administration would soon recruit more teachers to enhance quality education delivery in public schools across the state.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to resign if Manchester United woes continue
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is reportedly prepared to resign as Manchester United manager if he cannot overturn the club’s recent poor form.
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Stop chasing money over playing time – Friday Ekpo tells Kelechi Iheanacho
Ex-international, Friday Ekpo, has lunch astonishing attack on Kelechi Iheanacho, claiming he’s prioritizing money over his career.
Kogi guber: 45 parties endorse Governor Bello for second term
The Coalition of Political Parties (CPP) in Kogi State, at a news briefing yesterday in Lokoja, said that their endorsement followed Bello’s good work in the last four years.
US slaps new sanctions on Cuba over human rights, Venezuela
The United States on Friday imposed new sanctions on Cuba over its support for Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and its human rights record at home.
Man allegedly assaults policeman, remanded in prison
A Kubwa Grade I Area Court on Tuesday ordered that one Hafisu Idris, who allegedly inflicted injuries on a policeman be remanded in a correctional facility.
General Olonisakin tasks army on selfless service, professionalism
Gen. Gabriel Olonisakin, Chief of Defence Staff, on Saturday tasked Nigerian Army to uphold the virtues of selfless service and professionalism to meet contemporary security challenges.