Helicopter Crash: We have recovered two more bodies – NSIB
The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has announced the recovery of two more bodies from the Sikorsky S-76 helicopter that crashed in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
Lokpobiri assures Kogi of support in bid to increase oil production
The Minister of State Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri has assured the Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Usman Ododo of Federal Government’s support in the quest by the state to improve oil production.
Lagos Govt targets tourism, commerce boosts through cultural mission
As part of efforts to boost the Lagos Gross Domestic Product (GDP), the State Government has unveiled its Cultural Mission Initiative, designed to showcase the Lagos cultural heritage to the world and aid partnership with countries globally.
Ondo anti-corruption commission receives 36 petitions in 7 months
The Ondo State Public Complaints, Financial Crimes, and Anti-Corruption Commission (SPFACC) has received 36 petitions in the last seven months, according to the Commission’s chairman, Justice Williams Akintoroye (Rtd.).
Ondo Guber: I’ll give my best if elected, Aiyedatiwa promises
Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has pledged to give his best if elected in the November 16 governorship election, committing to improving the quality of life for the state’s residents.
All 8 passengers in Bonny chopper disaster feared dead — Police
The Eastwind Aviation helicopter that crashed into Bonny River, in Rivers State, yesterday, has claimed the lives of its eight occupants.
Productivity: minimum wage not enough, labour laws must be strengthened to protect workers – Ex-VC
Shina Abubakar, Osogbo A former Acting Vice-Chancellor of Fountain University, Professor Abdullateef Usman has disclosed that implementation of N70,000 minimum wage alone would not enhance productivity but labour laws must also be strengthened to prevent exploitation of workers. Usman, a professor of Economics while delivering the 4th inaugural lecture of the institution titled “From Honeypot […]
Ifeanyi Ubah: Look beyond Nnewi, Anambra South leaders tell political parties
By Nnamdi Ojiego As the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, prepares to fill the vacant National Assembly seats, stakeholders in Anambra South Senatorial District have urged political parties to consider candidates beyond Nnewi for the senatorial seat left vacant by Senator Ifeanyi Ubah’s passing. The leaders in a statement signed by Chief Azibuike Okafor, also […]
Honour Humphrey Nwosu now – IBN tells Tinubu
By Chinonso Alozie Owerri – The Igbo-Biafra Nationalists Movement, IBN, on Friday called on President Ahmed Bola Tinubu, to honour the late Former Chairman of the Nigeria National Electoral Commission, NEC, Professor Humphrey Nwosu. The IBN, spokesperson Edoziuno Chukwunonso, made this call in a statement to newsmen while commenting on the late Nwosu. Their reason […]
FG to raise VAT on luxury goods to 15%
By Emma Ujah, Washington DC The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, has confirmed that the federal government would impose 15 percent Value Added Tax (VAT) on luxury goods, adding that total subsidy removal became effective last month. Fielding investors’ questions at a meeting on the sidelines of the on-going […]
DHQ: Arms found with terrorists stolen during ambushes on security forces
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has disclosed that many of the arms and ammunition recovered from terrorists were originally stolen from the Nigerian Armed Forces and Police during ambushes or surprise attacks. Major General Edward Buba, Director of Defence Media Operations, clarified on Thursday that personnel of the Armed Forces do not deliberately supply weapons to terrorists.
Governance costs: Tinubu orders cuts in ministers’ convoys, aides
President Bola Tinubu yesterday restricted ministers, ministers of state, and heads of agencies of the Federal Government to a maximum of three vehicles in their official convoys, saying no additional vehicles would be assigned to them for movement.
VP Shettima’s plane damaged in New York, forcing cancellation of Samoa trip
VICE President Kashim Shettima’s trip to Samoa to represent Nigeria at the 2024 Commonwealth Heads Of Government Summit has been cancelled after a foreign object hit his plane during a stopover at JFK Airport in New York.
Naira depreciates to N1,739/$ in parallel market
The Naira yesterday depreciated to N1,739 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,735 per dollar on Wednesday.
Nigeria’s external reserves hits $40.2bn — CBN
Says Forex inflow hit $57bn The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN said that the nation’s external reserves has risen to $40.2 billion as at October 18, 2024. Deputy Governor, Economic Policy, Mr. Muhammed Andullahi disclosed this at a briefing with foreign investors on the sidelines of the on-going annual meetings of the IMF and World Bank […]
67% households use firewood for cooking — NBS
By Elizabeth Adegbesan A National Bureau of Statistics, NBS, has reported that 67.8 percent of Nigerian households in nine states use firewood for cooking. The report titled: “The 2024 Nigeria Residential Energy Demand-Side Survey (NREDSS)”, released yesterday, noted that despite an upgrade to cooking gas, about 41 percent of households reported purchasing fuel wood. NBS said: […]
