The Kano State Fire Service says it saved three people and property worth N102.9 million from 21 fire incidents recorded in August. The Public Relations Officer of the Service, Alhaji Saminu Abdullahi, made this disclosure on Tuesday in Kano. Abdullahi stated that during the period under review, about three persons died, while property worth N47.8…
The Presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 presidential election, Mr Peter Obi, has called on Nigerians to demand transparency from the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) regarding the actual status of petrol subsidy payments. In a statement on Tuesday, Obi voiced concerns about conflicting reports on subsidy payments, stating that they…
The Famous Nollywood actress, Mercy Aigbe, has confirmed Iyabo Ojo’s daughter’s engagement to popular Tanzanian singer, Juma Jux. It was reported that Iyabo Ojo’s daughter, Priscilla had shared a romantic video of her and Juma Jux in Nigerian traditional outfits, in what looked like a pre-wedding shoot. She accompanied the video with “Ololufemi”, meaning “my…
The President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, on Tuesday said the capacity of Dangote Refinery will meet the fuel demands of Nigeria and SubSaharan Africa. Dangote assured that the refinery’s product would be of top quality that can compete with any petroleum product across the world. He disclosed this during a press conference to announce…
The Dangote oil refinery will supply a total of 25 million litres of petrol to the Nigerian market daily starting from September. The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority disclosed on Tuesday that this will rise to 30 million litres from September. In a short statement, the NMDPRA said it met with the Nigerian…
A group of angry miners stormed MI Wushishi housing estate in Minna, Niger State capital on Tuesday. The incident was said to have occurred when police attempted to chase away the miners who had been digging for gold within the residential area. It was gathered that the community had earlier reported to the police how…
Good morning! Here is today’s update from Nigerian Newspapers: 1. The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) on Monday declared a British national, Andrew Wynne, aka Andrew Povich, and a Nigeria, Lucky Obiyan, wanted for allegedly plotting to overthrow the democratically elected government. The police accused the British national of building a network of sleeper…
Bill Gates, co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, is meeting with Nigerian leaders, youth, and partners on Wednesday to foster ways of addressing health challenges, spearheading innovation, and boosting nutrition in Africa. The foundation said it is part of their ongoing commitment to Africa’s development. LEADERSHIP gathered that Gates will meet…
The wife of Abia State governor, Priscilla Otti, has sought justice for a housewife, Amarachi Lawrence, whose husband allegedly attempted to pluck her eyes at Atta, Emede Ibeku in Umuahia, the state capital. Mrs Otti made the appeal while speaking to journalists after visiting the woman at the Federal Medical Centre in the capital,…
The Conference of Patriotic Nigerians (COPAN), led by Barrister Uchenna Odielli, has condemned an alleged attempt to destabilise the Tinubu administration, reportedly orchestrated by a British national residing in Nigeria. Andrew Whyne Povich, also known as Drew Povey, has been declared wanted by the Nigerian Police Force following an investigation into accusations that he…
The National Hydro Power Producing Area Commission (N-HYPPADEC) has called for the declaration of a state of emergency on flooding in the states covered by the commission following the increasing severity and frequency. The managing director of N-HYPPADEC, Alhaji Abubakar Yelwa, said reports from the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) this year…
Reports from Katsina State indicate that a fire broke out in the early hours of Monday, September 2, 2024, at a section of the Government House. Though no casualties were recorded as a result of the fire outbreak, an eyewitness within the Government House revealed that the fire burnt part of the chamber even…
Ogun State Police Command confirmed the death of 17-year-old Habeebah Akinsanya who was allegedly kidnapped in the Kemta area of the state on Monday. The deceased was reported missing by her father, Akinsanya Aremu, a So Safe Corps, to the Kemta Police Division at about 9:30pm on Friday. Habeebah, a student at Lisabi Grammar School…
Nigerian singer Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has expressed her admiration for controversial American rapper, Kanye West. Speaking in the latest episode of the ‘Shopping The Sneakers’ podcast, the ‘Mr Rebel’ crooner said she loves Kanye West, stressing that she relates with him sometimes. “I love Kanye [West]. I relate to him sometimes,” she…
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano has set up a Judicial Commission of Inquiry to unravel the real sponsors of the End Bad Governance protest, which led to the destruction of property in the state and diligently prosecuted them. During his speech while inaugurating the 14-Man Commission at the Government House on Monday, Governor Yusuf…
The Edo State Police Command said it has arrested a 19-year-old self-acclaimed native doctor over the death of his client. The native doctor, who specialises in preparing charms against the effect of gunshots and cutlass attacks, killed his client while trying to prove the efficacy of a charm he prepared for the deceased. The incident…
Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has embarked on an on-site inspection tour of the Kafinchiri irrigation project in Garko Local Government Area of the state. The project, which cost was estimated to N2.5 billion, is a major initiative under the state’s agricultural transformation agenda, aimed at enhancing food security, promoting year-round farming, and driving…
The Federal Government has handed over 20 Compressed Natural Gas buses to the Oyo State Government on Monday The Chief Executive Officer and Programme Director of the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative, Micheal Oluwagbemi, conducted the handover on behalf of the Federal Government at the Pacesetter Transport Service, Eleyele, in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital….
Bill Gates, the co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation will be visiting Nigeria to discuss solutions to a wide range of development challenges on Tuesday. According to the statement from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation in Abuja, he is expected to meet with government officials, youth and partners to discuss solutions to…
Afrobeat star, Rema, has made a generous donation of N105 million to Christ Embassy Church in Benin, Edo State, during a Sunday service. The donation reflects his deep appreciation for the church’s unwavering support and guidance throughout his journey. The singer allocated N40 million towards the church’s infrastructure, N20 million to support the publication of…
A staff member of Radio Nigeria, Pyramid FM, Mukhtar Dahiru, has been remanded in a correctional facility by a Kano Magistrate Court for alleged criminal conspiracy, defamation, and insult. The charges were brought forward by Anas Abba Dala, a former aide to the ex-governor of Kano State, Abdullahi Ganduje. Dahiru’s actions were found to be…
Napoli’s sporting director, Giovanni Manna, has confirmed that Nigerian forward Victor Osimhen has expressed his desire to part ways with the club and no longer wishes to represent Napoli. Despite strong interest from Chelsea and Saudi Pro League side Al-Ahli during the transfer window, a move for Osimhen did not materialize before the deadline. As…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has attributed the unstable fuel supply in Nigeria to mounting financial challenges, primarily driven by increasing debts owed to fuel suppliers. In a statement released on Sunday, Olufemi Soneye, NNPCL’s Chief Corporate Communications Officer, emphasized the financial burden on the company, which has been exacerbated by the rising…
The Ogun State Waste Management Authority has sealed off two Chinese-owned companies, Yibao Industrial Limited and Ronchang Industrial Park, for allegedly breaching the state’s environmental regulations. The enforcement action was taken after multiple warnings to the companies were ignored, with both firms failing to hire accredited waste management collectors to properly handle their waste disposal….
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kebbi State has rejected recent accusations by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) concerning the 2024 local government elections, calling the claims unfounded and misleading. This follows the announcement by the Kebbi State Independent Electoral Commission (KESIEC) that APC candidates emerged victorious in the local council elections held on Saturday….
Manchester United and Liverpool are set to face off in what is arguably the biggest fixture of the 2024-25 Premier League season. Both teams, with their historic rivalry and massive fanbases, always deliver intense and fiercely competitive matches. Liverpool have had an impressive start to the season, but Manchester United, under their current management, are…
Chelsea are gearing up to face Crystal Palace in what promises to be a thrilling encounter in the 2024-25 Premier League season. Both teams have shown flashes of brilliance early in the campaign, making this fixture one to watch. Chelsea, with a new-look squad and high expectations under their current manager, are hoping to secure…
Enugu Rangers were held to a goalless draw by El Kanemi Warriors in their Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) opener at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium on Saturday. The Flying Antelopes, who won their eighth league title just 68 days earlier, struggled to break down the resilient El Kanemi Warriors, the current Federation Cup champions, in…
In the last decade, Nigeria has witnessed a significant exodus of its skilled workforce, particularly graduates who have left in search of better opportunities abroad. With over 8 million graduates estimated to have migrated, this phenomenon, often termed “brain drain,” has left the country grappling with the question: where do the jobs lie, and why…
Chidinma Vanessa Adetshina has been crowned Miss Universe Nigeria 2024 and will represent the country at the upcoming global pageant in Mexico. Adetshina, who previously withdrew from Miss South Africa amid allegations of fraud and negative comments from the South African Home Office, was welcomed back into the pageant by the Miss Universe Nigeria organization,…
In response to ongoing protests and a lecture boycott by students of the University of Ibadan over a recent increase in tuition fees, the university management has ordered all students to vacate the campus for a three-week break. A circular issued by the university’s Registrar, G.O. Saliu, stated, “Following a meeting between the university management…
