German prosecutors revealed Tuesday they are seeking 28 counts of attempted murder against Sergej W., who is accused of the April 11 bomb attack on the Borussia Dortmund team bus.
Continue reading »Month: August 2017
TRUCK DRIVER DIES IN OGUN AUTO CRASH
An Iveco truck driver reportedly died in an early morning auto crash which involved two other trucks along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.
Continue reading »TRUCKING IN USA RISKS PROLONGED DISRUPTION: HURRICANE HARVEY
Hurricane Harvey, whose heavy rains brought devastating flooding to Houston and much of south Texas, may yet cause more trouble for the region– the National Weather Service is predicting an additional 25 inches of rain through the end of the week in certain areas.
Continue reading »LEGISLATORS EXOTIC CARS AMIDST CASH CRUNCH
It is no news that oftentimes activities in the House of Representatives, just like those in the Upper Chamber, present a theatre of the absurd. Once again, in another script from their usual theatrics, the so-called ‘honourables’ were alleged to have prepared to buy 360 exotic cars worth N6.1billion for their members, amidst alleged cash crunch in a biting economy.
Continue reading »NIGERIAN VESSELS ROT AWAY ON HIGH SEA
—- Operators blame NIMASA, NNPC, fault Cabotage Law, others Scores of Nigerian vessels are currently lying idle and rotting away on the high sea due to a shortage of cargoes or lack of maintenance.
Continue reading »TWO DIE, 15 INJURED IN OGUN MULTIPLE AUTO CRASH AFTER STAGING PROTEST
Two persons reportedly died while 15 others were injured in multiple accidents involving three vehicles.
Continue reading »FG ORDERS USE OF ID CARD FOR ABUJA-KADUNA TRAIN TICKET
The Minister of Transport, Rt. Hon. Rotimi Amaechi has directed that every prospective train passenger must present identity cards before obtaining tickets at ticket sales points.
Continue reading »UNN, FIRM PARTNER ON AUTO ASSEMBLY
The University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), and Hightech System Limited are to partner to set up tractors assembling and manufacturing plant as part of Higher Institution Tractorisation Initiative (HITI).
Continue reading »CAVERTON, NNPC SIGN 5-YR LOGISTIC SUPPORT CONTRACT
Caverton Helicopters, a subsidiary of Caverton Offshore Support Group Plc. a fully indigenous company listed on the Nigerian Stock Exchange has been awarded a 5-year logistics support contract by CNL, operator of the NNPC/CNL Joint Venture, for provision of aviation services with a 2-year renewable option.
Continue reading »FIRSTNATION RESTS SCHEDULE FLIGHT OPERATIONS FOR CHARTER SERVICES
FirstNation Airways has rested its schedule flight operations and will offer only charter services for now, the Director-General, Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, Capt. Muhtar Usman, has said.
Continue reading »SUSPECTED CAR SNATCHER FROM KADUNA NABBED IN KEBBI
A suspected car snatcher, on Monday, in Birnin-Kebbi, the Kebbi State capital, was apprehended by mob while trying to escape with bank’s customer car.
Continue reading »SOLAR-POWERED KEKE NAPEP, ALLEGEDLY BUILT BY A NIGERIAN SEEN IN YABA (PHOTOS)
A Nigerian genius has shocked and amazed residents of Yaba area of Lagos state after he drove a beautifully constructed solar powered tricycle to the area.
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