The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Rivers State has unveiled its plan to deploy 1,000 regular and special marshals for its 2024 Ember Months Special Patrol to help address the anticipated spike in traffic during this period. Inyang Umoh, the FRSC Sector Commander for Rivers, disclosed these details on Tuesday in Port Harcourt while…
Ahead of Nigeria’s crucial AFCON 2025 qualifying matches, Super Eagles head coach Augustine Eguavoen has revealed the full squad, bringing together a mix of experienced international players and promising new talent to secure Nigeria’s place in the tournament. The team, led by Captain William Ekong, includes prominent players like Victor Osimhen, named Africa’s Player of…
Nigeria’s Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) have unveiled new pricing for various electricity meter models, marking their second rate hike within a span of four months. The updated prices, set to take effect on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, reflect the deregulation of Meter Asset Providers (MAP) as mandated by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). DisCos…
Following the release of 63 minors detained over their involvement in the August #EndBadGovernance protests, the Kano State government has announced a five-day rehabilitation program for them at the Muhammadu Buhari Specialist Hospital. Governor Abba Yusuf, who arrived in Kano from Abuja with the minors on Tuesday night, stated that they would remain under medical…
The Republican Party candidate, Donald Trump, is just 24 electoral votes away from securing a second term as President of the United States. As of the latest results, Trump has amassed 246 electoral college votes, while his Democratic Party challenger, Vice President Kamala Harris, trails behind with 210 electoral college votes. With a…
Amid the ongoing election in the United States of America, former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode said God has stopped the witch and granted former President Donald Trump victory. Fani-Kayode said there is nothing ‘they’ did not do to stop Trump, including trying to jail and kill him but the Lord was with…
Viva Detergent, the leading home cleaning brand under Aspira Nigeria Limited, has announced an exciting new partnership with celebrated African fashion designer Ruth Erikan James, known as Veekee James. This collaboration marks a significant milestone for both brands, aligning Viva’s commitment to quality cleaning with Veekee’s renowned craftsmanship in fashion. Veekee James is…
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump made headlines on election day by stating that he would accept the outcome if the election process was fair. Casting his vote in Florida, Trump spoke to reporters, saying he would “be the first to acknowledge” a loss if it results from a legitimate process, adding that his supporters are…
The Federal Government has officially rescinded the contentious policy mandating an 18-year minimum age for university admission, marking a reversal of the guideline introduced by the previous administration. This decision was announced by the new Minister of Education, Dr. Morufu Alausa, during his initial press briefing in Abuja. The 18-year age threshold, endorsed by former…
The Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP), supported by the Rockefeller Foundation and billionaire Jeff Bezos’ Bezos Earth Fund, has taken a historic step in addressing Nigeria’s ongoing power crisis by launching a ground-breaking solar energy project. Indequate power supply has plagued Nigeria for decades, with some 86 million people living without…
The Lagos State Government has effectively carried out a thorough statewide assessment on fossil fuel generator sets (gensets), marking a major step towards accomplishing Nigeria’s ambitious energy transition goals. https://www.seforall.org/publications/beyond-gensets-advancing-the-energy-transition-in-lagos-state The Lagos State Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources is facilitating the study, which is funded by Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) and aims…
Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS), a cutting-edge technology positioned to close the gap between energy output and consumption, is being adopted by Nigeria as part of a major transition towards sustainable energy. As the nation battles an unstable electrical grid and growing fuel prices, BaaS is becoming a game-changer by offering homes and businesses dependable and reasonably…
The United States is experiencing one of the most unpredictable presidential elections in the nation’s history on Tuesday. The top contenders, Republican candidate, former President Donald Trump, and Democratic candidate, Vice President Kamala Harris, are battling neck to neck in battleground states, preliminary poll results have suggested. https://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/story/news/politics/elections/2024/11/05/presidential-election-day-latest-polls-vermont/76067138007/ Who is leading 2024 US…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has firmly stated it does not import adulterated fuel and is not responsible for the recent hike in fuel prices. Responding to demands for Group Chief Executive Officer Malam Mele Kyari’s resignation over rising fuel prices, NNPC’s Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Olufemi Soneye, clarified on Tuesday…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has sacked his defense minister, Yoav Gallant. Netanyahu and Gallant had clashed publicly over the course of the more than year-long war against Hamas in the Gaza Strip and in the Middle East. https://dailypost.ng/2024/11/05/israeli-pm-netanyahu-sacks-defense-minister/ Netanyahu said he fired Gallant due to trust issues and “gaps” between them in…
The US Federal Bureau of Investigation, FBI, has warned of bomb threats at polling stations in multiple US states on Election Day. The FBI said none of the bomb threats were credible but many appeared to originate from Russia. The statement from the FBI is coming as authorities in the US state…
Tragedy struck again in Rivers State, as a middle-aged man named Udeme is feared dead following the collapse of a two-storey building under construction at the Egbelu Mgbaraja axis in Ogbogoro Community, Obio/Akpor Local Government Area. This comes barely one week after the collapse of a 3-storey building at the Iriebe axis of the same…
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, on Monday, issued a warrant for the arrest of the Managing Director, MD, of Dana Air, Mr. Hathiramani Ranesh, facing a criminal charge over his alleged complicity in a N13 Billion fraud. Justice Obiora Egwuatu ordered the defendant’s arrest following his alleged refusal to appear before the court…
The administration of Prime Minister Keir Starmer in the United Kingdom is planning to increase tuition fees in universities in the country effective from September 2025, a report by The Telegraph of London has indicated. The increase is going to be the first in eight years. The Education Secretary, Bridget Phillipson, is expected to announce…
As the United Nations (UN) marks the International Day of Tolerance on November 16, the International Association of World Peace Advocates (IAWPA) has recognized Governor Sim Fubara of Rivers State as Nigeria’s “Most Tolerant Governor.” The accolade acknowledges Governor Fubara’s dedication to promoting peace, inclusivity, and unity in a political environment often marked by division…
In a significant move toward reducing carbon emissions in the aviation sector, the Nigerian government has intensified efforts to develop and implement Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), Low Carbon Aviation Fuel (LCAF), and other eco-friendly fuel alternatives. These efforts are part of a broader strategy to make aviation in Nigeria more sustainable and align with global…
Former Big Brother Naija housemate, Eloka Nwamu, widely recognized by fans as Eloswag, has become the latest Nigerian celebrity entangled in a sex tape controversy after a private video of him surfaced online. The explicit clip, which shows Eloswag in an intimate setting with an unidentified woman, was circulated by popular gossip platform Gistlover on…
In a move aimed at bolstering his administration’s capacity to address critical issues, President Bola Tinubu on Monday inaugurated seven newly appointed ministers, raising the number of Federal Executive Council (FEC) members to 47. The ceremony took place in the council chamber of Aso Rock Villa, Abuja, following the Senate’s recent confirmation of these appointees….
The Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal, in a landmark ruling on Monday, acquitted former Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Walter Onnoghen, who faced allegations of false asset declaration. The court ruled that the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) lacked the necessary jurisdiction to preside over the case, effectively nullifying Onnoghen’s previous conviction and…
A mob of angry flood victims hurled handfuls of mud and rocks at the king and queen of Spain on Sunday, Nov. 3, as the pair visited a region ravaged by the nation’s deadliest natural disaster in memory. King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia were attacked while traveling to Valencia, the epicenter of last…
Turkish club, Galatasaray are reportedly planning on making a £42million bid for Victor Osimhen in January to make his loan deal from Napoli permanent. Osimhen joined the Turkish club on a season-long loan in September after he was linked with a move away from the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona. Since joining the Turkish club, the…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has criticized Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, accusing him of prioritizing his 2027 presidential ambitions over his duties as governor. Makinde, reportedly eyeing a presidential run on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), is said to be positioning himself against President Bola Tinubu, a fellow South-westerner, in the…
The Port Harcourt Boat Club has issued an urgent appeal to Rivers State Governor Sir Siminalayi Fubara, requesting his intervention to prevent the club’s facility from sinking due to continuous flooding from the Isaka River. Speaking with newsmen in Port Harcourt, the club’s Vice Commodore, Professor Miebaka Tamunomiebi, emphasized the pressing need to desilt and…
Reports have emerged of mass arrests and fines imposed on Nigerian nationals in Libya following a contentious verdict by the Confederation of African Football (CAF). This stems from the Nigeria Football Federation’s (NFF) complaint over the Super Eagles’ (Super Eagles) detention at Al-Abraq Airport in Libya. The Nigerian team was held for over 20…
The death toll from the massive flooding in Valencia, Spain, has reached 217, officials announced Sunday as the search for survivors and bodies continued in devastated cities and towns. “The situation we are living in is tragic,” Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said in Spanish during a televised national address on Saturday, describing the discovery of…
A female college student was arrested in Iran this weekend for stripping down and strutting around campus in her underwear in apparent protest over allegedly being assaulted for not wearing a hijab. A now-viral video shows the young woman in a bra and panties in the courtyard of Tehran’s Azad University. Other footage…
