Nigeria
13 Dec
The Federal Government, yesterday, admitted that the state- controlled Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) remains the weakest link in the energy chain, and as such, must be split into two separate entities for efficiency. While the generation aspect of the power sector is controlled by the private sector, 40 per cent of each of the…
13 Dec
To mark the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Day, the World Health Organisation (WHO), yesterday, called on governments to invest in resilient health systems to achieve the well-being of all people globally by 2030.
13 Dec
Labour Party presidential candidate in this year’s general elections, Peter Obi, has sought investigation into the recent accidental military airstrike at Tudun Biri Village in Igabi Local Council of Kaduna State. He regretted that the nation had witnessed 16 accidental military bombings, resulting in over 500 casualties, yet decisive action had not been taken by…
13 Dec
With the recent spike in the cost of pharmaceutical products nationwide, the menace of fake and substandard drugs has also hit a new record – raising fresh posers on the regulatory duties of the National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC)
13 Dec
It was a grand evening of fun and glamour at the Rebranding Dinner of AHZ Nigeria hosted by Toyin Alausa. The strides taken by the AHZ family take a new turn as the rebranding ceremony extends to AHZ Nigeria with a closed event hosted by award-winning actoress and the firm amazing brand Ambassador Toyin Alausa…
13 Dec
Despite consistently blaming foreign illegal miners for sponsoring banditry and terrorism in the country, the Federal Government yesterday made a U-turn when it accused some unnamed powerful Nigerians for sponsoring terrorism in areas where the nation’s minerals abound.
13 Dec
Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, has transmitted power to his deputy, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, to pilot the affairs of the state in an acting capacity.
13 Dec
Barrister and philanthropist, Prada Hope Uzodimma, daughter of the Imo State Governor and founder of The Prada Uzodimma Law School Scholarship Grant (PUSG), has officially announced the eagerly anticipated PUSG Award Ceremony, scheduled to take place on December 16, 2023, at 12 pm. The prestigious event will be held at the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA…
13 Dec
Ten passengers lost their lives in an auto crash on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway, yesterday.
13 Dec
Justice Rahman Oshodi of a Lagos Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court, Ikeja, has discharged and acquitted a man, Adeyemi Adejumo, who was alleged to have defiled a two-year-old in a church.
13 Dec
Nigeria Immigrations Service (NIS) has handed over 522 suspected traffickers and their victims to the National Agency for Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP). Immigration boss, Caroline Wura-Adepoju, disclosed this during a briefing on Migrants Anti-Smuggling Week, at NIS headquarters, Abuja. She noted that enforcement is important in disrupting the activities of migrant smugglers and…
13 Dec
Operatives of the So-Safe Corps in Ogun State have intercepted four motorcycles conveying 22 sacks of Indian hemp. The corps also apprehended two of the suspected illicit drug dealers at Abule Sikiru, along Igbo-Ora Road, Abeokuta North Local Council of the state. Its Commander, Soji Ganzallo, said, yesterday: “At about 0230hours, on December 11, 2023,…
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The Nigerian Army, on Friday morning, released the monarch, Prince Clement Ikolo Ogenerukevwe, declared wanted a few weeks ago over the killing of 17 military personnel in Okuama, Delta State. It specifically said although it has not exonerated anybody regarding the incident but decided to release the monarch after the intervention of a highly-placed personality…
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The Lagos State Government said its food security initiative is fully on track. Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, disclosed this at a press briefing on Thursday. Omotosho said with the Ounje Eko intervention programme (discount weekly market), the food security initiative of the state is solid. READ ALSO: Lagos requires N50b…
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The Federal Government has charged stakeholders in the automotive sector on the realisation of made-in-Nigeria vehicles for economic growth and development. The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Doris Anite, said this on Thursday in Abuja, during a Dialogue on Automotive Component Manufacturing in Nigeria. According to Anite, the country has the consumer base…
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The Lagos State Government said it will test run the Redline Rail from Agbado to Iddo next week. The Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, disclosed this at a press briefing on Thursday. Omotoso said that for two months, various interest groups and stakeholders will be invited to take a ride on…
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Nigerian Army troops have successfully repelled an attack by the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its militia arm, the Eastern Security Network (ESN), in Okija, Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra.
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Police operatives in Katsina have foiled an attack on Sabuwa town, headquarters of Sabuwa local government area of the state, neutralising one suspected bandit.
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Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Mr Bayo Onanuga, says the administration of President Bola Tinubu is working to put Nigeria on a solid economic pedestal.
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Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State on Thursday concluded a seven-day campaign tour of the 18 local government areas of the state ahead of the Saturday’s governorship primary of the All Progressives Congress(APC).
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Rising inflation and weak earnings have pushed 10 million Nigerians into poverty in 2023, the World Bank in its Macro Poverty Outlook for Nigeria: April 2024 has stated.