South African gov’t unveils tourism safety plan amid rising crimes
The South African government on Friday unveiled a tourism safety plan as rising crimes poses a serious threat to the tourism industry. The plan was crafted after the tourism sector has raised great concern about safety affecting tourism. Tourism Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane said in a statement that the number of international arrivals in South Africa […]
NPFL: Rangers target 3 points against Wikki in Gombe
Rangers Media Officer, Norbert Okolie, has said that the club is going to Pantami Township Stadium Gombe, to pick the three points against Wikki Tourist FC of Bauchi. Okolie said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Enugu on Friday, adding that the players were eager to taste success again. […]
UNESCO pulls Belgian carnival from heritage list over anti-Semitism charges
UNESCO on Friday withdrew an annual carnival in the Belgian city of Aalst from its heritage list over persistent charges of anti-Semitism. In an unprecedented move, UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage said it was withdrawing the carnival “over recurring repetition of racist and anti-Semitic representations” at the event. The carnival […]
US axes tariffs on Chinese goods in trade war thaw
The United States and China announced a major thaw in their trade war Friday, including immediate cuts to punishing import tariffs, but a lack of detail left markets cautious. “We have agreed to a very large Phase One Deal with China,” President Donald Trump tweeted after officials in Beijing made a similar announcement. The news […]
Enugu IGR boost, fallout out from Ugwuanyi’s measures – ESIRS
The Enugu State Internal Revenue Service (ESIRS) has attributed the sustainable increase in the state’s Internally Generated Revenues (IGR) to the well-thought-out measures adopted by Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi’s administration
England shuffle their aces for South Africa series
England opted to limit the workload of some of their World Cup winners when they announced the squads on Friday for one-day and T20 series in South Africa in February. Jofra Archer, Jos Buttler, Ben Stokes and Mark Wood will all be rested when England play their first ODIs since beating New Zealand at Lord’s […]
FRSC collaborates with NDLEA to check drug-influenced drivers
Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Zamfara Sector Command says its collaboration with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in joint patrol to check drug-influenced drivers on the highway. The sector commander, Mr Wihioka Uchechukwu spoke with newsmen on the move in an interview on Friday in Gusau. Uchechukwu said the joint patrol was aimed […]
Firm launches electronic logistics service
Provides electronic facilitation for seamless pick-up and delivery of parcels via your favorite couriers Funnel Logistics Technologies Ltd, Nigeria’s pioneer e-logistics technology company has launched its electronic courier aggregation platform – Funnel The platform is an electronic facilitator for efficient and seamless request/fulfilment of deliveries through the best courier operators across Nigeria.
Former Golden Eaglets’ striker, Philip Osondu dies in Belgium
Philip Osondu, former golden eaglets’ striker has died at the age of 48. The former El-Kanami warrior player was part of the nation’s squad that participated in the U-16 Canada in 1987. He reportedly died on arrival at a Belgian hospital he took himself to for treatment on Thursday after observing some abnormal physiology of […]
Ebonyi governor presents 2020 budget proposal of N178
Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi, on Friday, presented the 2020 budget of N178.1 billion to the state House of Assembly. The budget was lower than the 2019 figure of 188.4billion. Umahi while presenting the budget, tagged: ‘budget of growth, consolidation, and transformation, thanked the House and other critical stakeholders who ensured the effective implementation of […]
Nigerians detained in Bosnian camps will return safely — NIDCOM boss
Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has assured that the two Nigerians in Bosnian refugee camps are doing well and are expected to return to Croatia anytime from Friday, Dec. 13, 2019 preparatory to their onward return to Nigeria. The Chairman/CEO of the commission, Mrs Abike Dabiri-Erewa gave the assurance in a statement by NIDCOM’s Head […]
Nigeria imports decreased in Q3 2019 — NBS
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), said on Friday that total imports into the country in the third quarter of 2019 decreased by 2.70 percent, while exports of other oil products rose by 6.14 percent. The Bureau stated this in a report released in Abuja on Friday. Specifically, NBS said the value of the percentage […]
Mixed Martial Arts promoters seek champions in Senegal
Reug Reug, a superstar of traditional Senegalese wrestling whose biceps bulge under his green vest, was overflowing with confidence ahead of his mixed martial arts (MMA) debut on Saturday. “You’re going to last one minute,” the 27-year-old told his opponent, deadpan, at a pre-fight press conference this week. The traditional wrestler, whose real name is […]
Oshiomhole not under house arrest – John Mayaki
Former Executive Director on Media and Publicity to the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Prince John Mayaki has denied reports that Comrade Adams Oshiomhole is under house arrest.
Two men in court for allegedly damaging house foundation
Two men, Olatunjoye Adelure, 52 and Inumidun Adeye, 59, on Friday appeared before an Okitipupa Chief Magistrate’s Court in Ondo State for allegedly damaging the foundation laid for a house. The defendants — a tailor and a bricklayer — of unknown addresses, were standing trial in the court on a four-count charge bordering on misdemeanour, […]
Pastor Ize Iyamu homecoming: Social media users react, slam Obaseki
Scores of online users today took to social media to offer a scathing criticism of the actions of the Edo State government to block the rally of the All Progressives Congress to welcome Pastor Osagie Ize Iyamu back into its fold, with many accusing the governor of abusing the power of his office and using state agencies, as well as treasury, to pursue a personal vendetta.
