In a recent development, the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) revealed that certain areas within the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) are set to undergo a seven-hour power interruption. The disclosure came from Ndidi Mbah, TCN’s General Manager of Public Affairs, in an official statement on Saturday. Mbah conveyed that the scheduled power outage is imperative…
In a decisive victory at the LP primary election held in Benin City, former National President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Olumide Akpata, clinched the coveted nomination for the gubernatorial race in Edo State. Akpata’s commanding performance saw him emerge victorious with an impressive 316 votes, securing a resounding win over fellow aspirants. This…
The FCT Minister, Mr Nyesom Wike, has assured the management of the Nigerian Law School (NLS) of maximum security at its Abuja campus located in Bwari, Abuja. Wike pledged when a delegation of the NLS, led by its Director-General, Prof. Isa Chiroma, visited him in Abuja on Thursday. He explained that the FCT Administration has…
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) and the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) have reiterated their commitment to safeguarding the country’s airspace. This commitment was reiterated when the Managing Director of NAMA, Mr Umar Farouq, led a delegation to interface with the Chief of Air (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, and his team at NAF headquarters,…
The Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, will today commence the sale of seized bags of rice to the public at the rate of N10,000 per 25kg . Disclosing this to newsmen in Lagos, Comptroller General of the NCS, Mr. Adewale Adeniyi, said the process for the sale of the food items has been perfected such that…
Mr Peter Obi of the Labour Party, LP, has asked the Federal Government to reveal details of the alleged disbursement of N30 billion each to the 36 state governors to ameliorate inflation and high cost of food items. This is even as he said that the government must stop the unproductive habit of throwing scarce…
The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, has called for a review of the country’s strategies to combat the malaria burden. He said this when partners from the Malaria Alliance, RBM Malaria Partnership, and Nigerian officials of WHO Global Malaria Programme visited him on Friday in Abuja. He said the…
Edited by Favour Ayodeji Popular singer, Tobechukwu Victor Okoh, popularly known as Peruzzi, has refused the apology of a social media user and is set to sue him to court. The social media user falsely provided a screenshot of a supposed tweet by him claiming that his boss in the music industry, Davido, broke ties…
In a highly anticipated event, the Europa League Round of 16 fixtures will be unveiled this Friday, following the conclusion of the knockout round play-offs. Notably, three Premier League powerhouses – Liverpool, West Ham, and Brighton – secured their places in the last 16 after dominant performances in the group stage. Joining them as seeded…
Barcelona’s midfield maestro, Ilkay Gundogan, lauded Victor Osimhen and Robert Lewandowski as elite strikers on the global stage following their standout performances in the recent UEFA Champions League clash between Napoli and Barcelona. In a riveting encounter, Lewandowski initiated Barcelona’s scoring spree, notching a goal precisely on the hour mark. Osimhen, showcasing his goal-scoring prowess,…
The Federal Government says it is committed to implementing the agreements it entered with organised labour on the general welfare of workers and other issues. The government’s position is contained in a statement issued by Mr Segun Imohiosen, Director Information, Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), on Tuesday in Abuja….
Fuel marketers have blamed supply disruption for the resurfacing of queues in Lagos and the Federal Capital Territory. The President of Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association, PETROAN, Billy Gillis-Harry, disclosed this in a Channels Television interview on Thursday monitored by DAILY POST. “Undoubtedly, the queues have spiralled in some parts of the country. Simply…
The Accident and Emergency, A&E, Department of 44 Nigerian Army Reference Hospital, Kaduna, has lost three members of staff and a patient suspected to have died from acute Viral Hemorrhagic Fever, VHF. A statement from Brig Gen. Aso Okoigi, said, “This followed the management of a patient with febrile illness thought to have been the…
Former Brazilian football star Dani Alves, who previously played for Barcelona, has been handed a four-and-a-half-year prison sentence following a conviction for sexual assault. Catalonia’s highest court ruled that Alves assaulted a woman at a nightclub in Barcelona in 2022. Additionally, he has been instructed to compensate the victim with a sum of 150,000 euros.
The Nigerian government has reiterated its commitment to fulfilling the agreements made with organized labor concerning the overall welfare of workers and related issues. This affirmation was made in a statement by Segun Imohiosen, the Director of Information in the office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Abuja. Imohiosen disclosed that the…
The Coalition of June 12 Activists, representing various pro-democracy groups advocating for a better Nigeria, has advised Nigerians to refrain from protesting against the country’s economic challenges. This statement comes in response to calls from certain groups, both domestically and internationally, urging Nigerians to protest against the prevailing hardships. Awa Bamiji, the National Coordinator of…
The organised labour in Niger State has announced an indefinite industrial action, scheduled to begin today, Wednesday. In a letter addressed to the Niger State government through the office of the Secretary to State Government and jointly signed by the state chairman of the NLC, Idris A. Lafene, and the state chairman of the TUC,…
Nigeria Nigeria Customs Service says it is determined to intensify efforts to curtail the menace of illegal exportation of Nigeria’s grains to other African countries to ensure adequate food security for citizens. Zonal Coordinator Zone B of the service, Ify Ogbudu, disclosed this when she paid a courtesy call to the Emir of Kano, Alhaji…
Amid escalating food prices in Nigeria, Dr. Emmanuel Chuks, the Founder and President of the Global Youth Skills Acquisition and Poverty Eradication Organization (GYSAPEO), has called for the Federal Government to significantly enhance its investment in agriculture. Chuks emphasized the urgency of this action during a visit from Apostle Emmanuel Iren, the Senior Pastor of…
Former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Michael Aondoakaa said Nigerians would be able to feed themselves once the issue of insecurity is fixed. Aondoakaa said this in an interview with Arise Television on Tuesday. He said, “The main issue now is that of security. Nigerians have the capacity to feed themselves. They…
By Odey Emmanuel O. H22/mac/0019 Department of Mass Communication The Polytechnic Ile-Ife, Osun State In the aftermath of the victory, echoes of joy reverberated across the nation. The unity fostered by the Super Eagles’ triumph extended beyond the football field, sparking a renewed sense of national pride. As the streets echoed with celebratory chants, the…
Nigeria’s stalwart, William Troost-Ekong, expresses collective desire among teammates for the retention of Jose Peseiro as the helm of the Super Eagles. Uncertainty shrouds Peseiro’s future post the culmination of his contractual association with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), with the Algerian Football Federation expressing interest in his services. Having steered the national team to…
The Adamawa State Government is to continue the payment of N10,000 monthly allowance to every member of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, serving in the state. The government said this is to cushion the current biting effects of inflation in the country. The state Deputy Governor, Professor Kaletapwa Farauta made the pledge on Tuesday…
Veteran singer, Eedris Abdulkareem has said 21 years after he released his controversial song, ‘Jaga Jaga’ which satirised the poor living condition in Nigeria, the country is still in ruins. He lamented that things are getting worse, stressing that the exchange rate of the Dollar is going to N2,000. He bemoaned the hardship in the…
The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association, NECA, has called on the Federal Government to take actions to improve the operating environment for businesses in the country. It wants such action to enable businesses to return to an improved level of stability that would support decent employment. This is contained in a statement Tuesday by NECA’s Director-General,…
No fewer than 1,401 members of the National Youth Service Corps have commenced their compulsory three-week orientation course at their permanent camp in Obubra LGA, on Tuesday 20 February 2024. This followed the administration of Oath of Allegiance by the Chief Judge of Cross River State, Justice Akon lkpeme, who was represented by the Judge…
A Consultant Paediatrician, Dr Amala Okore, has warned mothers against substituting infant formula with adult milk, saying it can lead to malnutrition or other health complications. Okore gave the warning in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Lagos. According to her, a worrisome trend of parents switching from infant…
In an exclusive interview on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief program, renowned Nigerian content creator Bayegun Oluwatoyin, professionally known as Woli Arole, sheds light on the ongoing trend of churches consistently inviting him to perform, despite his primary role as a comedian. Discussing his thriving career, Woli Arole attributes the frequent church invitations to his…
The Nigeria Agricultural Quarantine Service (NAQS) has increased the deployment of officers to both land and sea borders in order to deter hoarders and smugglers of food items and other agricultural produce. This decision, announced by the agency in a statement on Monday, aims to complement the Federal Government’s initiatives to stabilize food prices across…
The planned international friendly match between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and the Albiceleste of Argentina has been relocated to the United States of America. Originally set to take place in China, the game was canceled due to a disagreement between Argentine soccer star Lionel Messi and Chinese soccer authorities. The new date for the…
In Ogun State, a 23-year-old man named Azeez Akinpelu has been sentenced to death by hanging by the High Court. He was found guilty of multiple charges including conspiracy, possession of firearms, manslaughter, attempted murder, and murder. The prosecution presented evidence that Akinpelu, residing in Owode, conspired with friends to fatally shoot Rokibat Odeyale on…
