Coca-Cola Nigeria and its bottling partner, Nigerian Bottling Company Limited, have denied allegations from the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) that their product labels are misleading. In a statement released on August 1, 2024, the company clarified that its product labels provide clear and accessible nutrition information, fully complying with national regulations. It…
The United Nations, UN has called for peace in Bangladesh following the violent anti-government protest in the country despite the resignation of the Prime Minister, Sheikh Hasina. Newmen reports that Hasina had on Monday resigned and fled the country in the face of massive anti-government protests rocking the country. The protest which turned violent has…
Ogun State Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun called for the patience, support, and understanding of Nigerians to ensure that all feel the impact of the present administration’s economic policies. This is just as the Ogun governor also lauded students and youths in the state for taking the path of constructive engagement in voicing their discontent during…
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Delta State, Chief Sunny Onuesoke has said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu failed to mention his plan to end importation of refined products in his national broadcast to Nigerians. In a reaction to the President’s broadcast, Onuesoke said the speech was a complete waste of time and…
Ondo State Governor, Hon Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has directed the Ministry of Infrastructure to rehabilitate the alternative road into the Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko campus. The Governor gave the directive when he paid an unscheduled visit to the university to assess some of the challenges the institution’s students face. The Vice Chancellor of the university, Prof…
Analysts in the oil and gas sector have commended Oando’s acquisition of a 100 per cent stake in Nigerian Agip Oil Company Limited (NAOC Ltd), predicting it will significantly reshape Nigeria’s oil and gas industry. The deal, in development since September last year, has finally come to fruition. According to oil and gas analyst Johnson…
Big Brother Naija reality show housemates, Mbadiwe twins, Ocee and Ozee won the second week’s immunity challenge on Monday. As Immunity Challenge winners, Mbadiwe twins are afforded exemption from this week’s eviction making them formidable contenders in the house. Recall that the duo won last week’s Head of House election, and are now safe from…
Jos – Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang has appealed to the protesters of the #endbadgoverance in the State to end the exercise as credible sources have revealed the invitation of hoodlums from neighbouring States to disrupt the peace in Jos. The Governor who addressed citizens on Tuesday morning through a State-wide broadcast insisted that merchants…
Manchester United defender, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, is demanding a pay-off from the club before he completes a move to West Ham. Both Premier League clubs have all but agreed a £18million fee for the 26-year-old. Wan-Bissaka’s current contract at Old Trafford expires next summer and United want to cash in this summer, rather than lose him…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, on Monday announced the introduction Utapate crude oil blend, and a new crude oil grade into the international crude oil market. The spokesman of NNPCL, Olufemi Soneye made this known in a press statement on Monday. He said from Oil Mining Lease (OML) 13, fully operated by NEPL,…
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has issued new directives to telecommunication operators to provide subscribers with clear and detailed information regarding charges for calls and data usage. In a statement released by Mr. Reuben Muoka, NCC Director of Public Affairs, the directive titled “Guidance for the Simplification of Tariffs” aims to enhance transparency, improve consumer…
Governor Bala Muhammad of Bauchi State has instituted a 24-hour curfew on Katagum Local Government Area, effective immediately. Barrister Ibrahim Muhammad Kashim, the Secretary to the State Government, announced the decision, citing the worsening security situation in Azare, the local government headquarters, and its surrounding areas. The statement indicated that protests in the area had…
Nigeria’s Blessing Oborududu is set to compete for the bronze medal in the women’s 68kg freestyle wrestling on Tuesday. The experienced wrestler has demonstrated remarkable skill and determination throughout the tournament. Oborududu’s path to the bronze medal match started with a decisive 8-2 victory over Canada’s Linda Morais in the first round. She continued her…
Fourteen individuals have been apprehended in connection with violent disturbances and looting in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State. The arrests were announced by the State Commissioner of Police, Emmanuel Adesina, during a press briefing following the State Security Council Meeting at the Government House in Rayfield, Jos. Commissioner Adesina stated that the…
Nigeria’s Ezekiel Nathaniel has qualified for the semifinals of the men’s 400m hurdles at the Paris Olympics. Nathaniel earned his spot by finishing second in heat 4 with a time of 48.38 seconds, trailing Jamaica’s Roshawn Clark, who won the heat in 48.17 seconds. France’s Wilfried Hippio also moved forward, securing third place in the…
United States Vice President and Democratic Party candidate Kamala Harris is set to announce her running mate for the upcoming November elections on Monday, as she embarks on a tour of key battleground states. Harris aims to transform the enthusiasm surrounding her presidential campaign into lasting support to secure a victory. According to NDTV World,…
The Plateau State Government has imposed a 24-hour curfew on Jos North and Jos South Local Government Areas. The decision was announced late Sunday night in a press statement by Gyang Bere, Director of Press and Public Affairs to Governor Caleb Mutfwang. The curfew was enforced following incidents where criminals, armed with daggers, machetes, and…
Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has resigned and fled the country following a massive protest in which demonstrators stormed her palace. According to foreign media reports, Hasina is currently en route to Agartala, India, via helicopter. Hasina’s departure, marking the end of her tenure since 2009, follows a surge of thousands of protesters in Dhaka’s…
The Federal Government has issued a travel advisory to Nigerians planning to visit the United Kingdom, citing an increased risk of violence and disorder following recent riots. The unrest was triggered by the tragic deaths of three young girls at a concert. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs explained that the violence has…
Controversial social media personality Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, has been released from prison following a six-month sentence for naira mutilation. Bobrisky regained his freedom from the Kirikiri Correctional Centre on Monday around 10 a.m. Footage that has since gone viral shows Bobrisky leaving the prison in a luxury car, accompanied by two friends….
Nigeria’s D’Tigress will team up with holders, the United States of America in the quarter-finals at the ongoing 2024 Olympic Games. Rena Wakama’s side sealed their place in the last-eight after a hard-earned 79-70 victory over Canada on Sunday. The African champions finished the group stage with two wins and one defeat. D’Tigress defeated Australia…
The former gubernatorial candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the last election in Kogi State, Senator Dino Melaye has cautioned security operatives against maltreating protesters. There are reports that some Nigerian youths protesting against the high cost of living in Nigeria have been manhandled by the police and other security operatives. Some protesters…
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria, IPMAN, has said the ongoing hunger protest is responsible for the resurgence of long fuel queues in filling stations in major cities across the country. Recall that since Thursday last week, Nigerians have continued to demonstrate on the streets, tagged #EndBadGovernance. Part of the demand is the return…
The #EndBadGovernance protest organizers have called for the release of 1,150 protesters who were reportedly arrested by the police during the initial three days of the nationwide demonstrations. Following President Bola Tinubu’s Sunday morning broadcast urging an end to the protests that have resulted in multiple fatalities, organizers of the #EndBadGovernance protest—Take It Back Movement,…
The Lagos State organisers of the protest against hardship and bad governance in the country have announced plans to resume their demonstration at Gani Fawehinmi Freedom Park, Ojota, on Monday, August 5, 2024, despite a recent address from President Bola Tinubu. This is contained in a statement issued on Sunday, by Hassan Taiwo, Ayoyinka Oni,…
The National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, has provided food and other relief materials to victims of the recent flood disaster in Kebbi State. The distribution was in response to a request from the state government and local lawmakers, following an assessment conducted by NEMA in conjunction with the Kebbi State Emergency Management Agency. Aliyu Shehu-Kafindangi,…
The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has urged governors who are unable to meet the new N70,000 minimum wage to resign from office. This was in response to the Gombe State Governor, Inuwa Yahaya, who recently stated that his administration could not afford to pay the newly established national minimum wage. Governor Yahaya, who also serves…
A 38-year old man whose identity is yet to be known was recovered dead from a domestic well in Ilorin by the Kwara State Fire Service on Sunday. According to the spokesman of the state fire service, Hassan Adekunle, the incident occurred at about 08:23 hours at Aliara Street, Manjasurawa area of Ilorin metropolis. He…
Former Senator representing Kaduna North Senatorial District, Shehu Sani, has said it’s time for northerners to look at themselves instead of blaming other regions. Sani, who wrote on his verified Facebook page on Sunday, lamented that most public schools are free, yet our young ones still don’t want to go to school. He said, “Many…
The #EndBadGovernance protests continued in Jos, the Plateau State capital for the fourth day despite President Bola Tinubu’s nationwide broadcast on Sunday, calling for dialogue and a cessation of the protests. Demonstrators expressed dissatisfaction with the current state of the nation demanding for more concrete action from the federal government. Report recalled that Muslim protesters…
President Bola Tinubu has urged youths to key into the student loan scheme introduced by his administration. The President made the appeal in a national broadcast on Sunday on the ongoing nationwide protest. He said his administration had shown commitment to the youth by setting up the student loan scheme. “To date, N45.6 billion has…
