Governor of Sokoto State, Ahmed Aliyu, has assured the people of Tangaza Local Government Area that his administration will soon reconnect the area with the national grid. The governor stated this on Friday during a thank-you visit to the area as part of his statewide tour of the 23 local government areas. According to him,…
Former Super Eagles captain John Mikel Obi has voiced his frustration with the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF), urging government intervention if the body fails to address ongoing issues. Mikel, who has been outspoken about the state of Nigerian football, did not hold back in his criticism, pointing out instances where he had to step in…
In readiness for the local government elections, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has officially announced August 22, 2024, as the date for the party primary elections in Imo State. The announcement was made by its State Chairman, MacDonald Ebere, on behalf of the State Executive Committee. He maintained that the party was well prepared to…
Liverpool legend, Jamie Carragher, has said that Manchester United’s Kobbie Mainoo will be “a superstar”. Speaking on Sky Sports, Carragher admitted he enjoys watching the England midfielder play. Mainoo enjoyed a breakout season under Erik ten Hag last year. The 19-year-old was also called up for Euro 2024, where the Three Lions lost in the…
The Patriots, a group of eminent Nigerians and elder statesmen, have restated its insistence on a new constitution to save the country. In response to concerns over its meeting with President Bola Tinubu on August 9, the Chief Emeka Anyaoku-led body, said a new grundnorm is needed because the 1999 constitution is too undemocratic and…
The Presidential Food Systems Coordinating Unit (PFSCU) has initiated a series of stakeholder engagements across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones, aimed at addressing the nation’s food security challenges. Consequently, a two-day workshop held in Abuja brought together representatives from Niger and Nasarawa States, as well as the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to discuss…
The Nigeria Society of Engineers, NSE, on Friday described roads and bridge projects being executed by the Governor Ademola Adeleke-led administration in Osun are in line with global best practices. This is as Governor Ademola Adeleke reiterated his administration’s commitment to delivering timely and quality infrastructure projects across the state. …
POWER blackout over Akwa Ibom state entered day three Friday with no sign of abatement as ‘earth fault’ and senior staff strike ground public power supply by the Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Company (PHED) to residents in the state. PHED’s announcement of the “earth fault” on Wednesday had compounded the Disco’s operational…
The Lagos State Chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has explained that the N35,000 wage award in the state should not be taken as part of or in lieu of the N70,000 new minimum wage recently passed into law. NLC Lagos State Chairman Funmi Sessi explained this in Lagos on Friday….
A surging mpox outbreak in Africa was declared an emergency by the World Health Organisation this week. And the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control, ECDC, an EU agency, on Friday said more imported cases to Europe were “highly likely”. The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, Africa CDC, declared its…
The United Nations’ Children’s Fund, UNICEF, on Friday warned lactating mothers against feeding their babies with water or any liquid substance other than breastmilk within the first six months of life. UNICEF gave the warning during the 2024 World Breastfeeding Week Flag-off and World Breastfeeding Record Initiative where over 30,000 lactating women…
The Federal Government has intensified monitoring and screening measures at all entry points in response to the increasing threat of MPox, formerly known as monkeypox. Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Ali Pate, highlighted these measures in a statement released by his Special Assistant on Media and External Relations, Mr….
Gold hit a record high on Friday as global stock markets diverged, with profit-taking on Wall Street while European and Asian markets gained on reassuring data about the health of the world’s biggest economy and likely US interest rate cuts. Expectations of US interest rate cuts weakened the dollar, while oil…
Tech billionaire Elon Musk has advised the United States government to reduce wasteful government spending to solve inflation. Musk stressed that government tax dollars should be spent well and not poorly. The billionaire gave the advice in a post on his X handle on Friday, explaining that inflation is caused by…
Anambra State Commissioner of Youth Development, Mr. Patrick Aghamba and his wife were on Friday kidnapped while on their way to Abuja for the wedding of Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s daughter, Adaora, at the nation’s capital. Aghamba and his wife were said to be travelling in their private vehicle when they were reportedly…
Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has expressed his ambition for a presidential bid but stated that he would drop his aspirations if former President Goodluck Jonathan decides to contest. This announcement came after a Non-Governmental organization encouraged him to consider running for the presidency. Governor Mohammed praised Jonathan’s leadership qualities and experience, stating that he…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced its plans to issue a $500 million dollar-denominated domestic bond on Monday in an effort to attract both local and international investors. This initiative aims to stimulate economic growth in the country and generate interest from a wide range of potential investors. Gbadebo Adenrele, the Managing Director of…
The Lagos State Government has announced plans to divert traffic at Ikeja Along bus stop, specifically between Ile Zik and Conoil Petrol Station on the Oshodi bound lane, from Saturday to Sunday. The Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, explained that the diversion would take place between the hours of 12 midnight and 4.00 a.m….
The Imo State Police Command has successfully apprehended three individuals involved in robbery activities, particularly phone snatching at gunpoint. Among the suspects arrested were 23-year-old Elijah Chigemezu, known for his specialization in phone theft, 27-year-old John Chukwudi, and 32-year-old Chibeze Tasie. The arrests were made possible by the diligent efforts of the Nekede Divisional Headquarters…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has issued a stern warning to the Federal Government, urging it not to interfere in the tenure of union leaders in the country. Mr. Benson Upah, the Head of Information at NLC, expressed concerns about the government’s alleged attempt to impose a two-year tenure on labour leaders, describing it as…
Poultry farmers in Zamfara State are currently grappling with challenges such as high production costs and low patronage, leading to a decline in their businesses. One of the major issues highlighted by farmers like Mallam Ibrahim Usman is the economic hardship prevailing in the country, which has significantly impacted the poultry industry. Usman emphasized the…
The Nigerian Federal Government recently introduced the Customs, Excise Tariff Variation Order 2024 as a measure to enhance food security and alleviate inflation in the country. Mr. Mohammed Manga, the Director of Press and Public Relations at the Ministry of Finance, disclosed this development in a statement released in Abuja. The regulation, signed by the…
The Ekiti State Police Command recently apprehended Kunle Ogunnusi, a resident of Oke-Ila, Ado-Ekiti, for allegedly causing harm to his 4-year-old son during what he claimed was a disciplinary act. The arrest was made based on information provided by concerned residents in the community. According to the police spokesman in Ekiti State, Mr. Sunday Abutu,…
The value of the Naira appreciated in both the black market and the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEM) recently. In the parallel market, the Naira strengthened to N1,585 per dollar, up from N1,595 per dollar the previous day. Likewise, in the NAFEM, the Naira appreciated to N1,586.04 per dollar. Data from FMDQ revealed that…
Elizabeth Obanla, a Nigerian video blogger and politician, has raised alarm over threats to her life and the safety of her children due to her support for the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a distressing revelation, Mrs. Obanla disclosed that despite filing a petition with the Nigeria Police Force, she continues to face intimidation and…
Lagos State deputy governor, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat has said that the state government is determined to maximise the potential of youths in the state with cutting edge facilities and technology. Hamzat who gave the assurance when he appeared on Arise TV Programme, “The Morning Show” added that the state government would…
The Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, has harvested maize from its farm cultivated on 20 hectares of land. The management of the institution had launched the school farm as part of strategies to curb encroachment of its vast land. The rector of the institution, Dr Abdul Mohammed who personally supervised the…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has announced the discovery and confiscation of products from 63 illegal refineries in the past week. The development was revealed in a documentary released by the oil company on Wednesday, which highlighted the ongoing battle against crude oil theft in the country. According to…
An Ibadan, Oyo State based broadcaster Otunba Babatunde Tiamiyu, has advocated for harmonious working relationship between government, non-government organisations and the media to foster social, economic, cultural and political development of the society. Tiamiyu, who is the General Manager of Pensioners FM made the call while delivering a memorial lecture…
Thousands of women in West Bengal state of India marched through the streets on Wednesday night, protesting against the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at a state-run hospital in Kolkata last week. The night march marked the peak of nearly one week of intense protests sparked by the brutal killing…
The Katsina State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) said it has accessed its matching grants of N2.79 billion from the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) for project execution in the state. A statement signed by the board’s Public Relations Officer (PRO) Aminu Jikamshi and made available to newsmen in Katsina stated…
