Modey calls for infrastructural devt in northern Cross River
By Emmanuel Elebeke Ambassador Hart Modey, has called on the government to focus on infrastructure development, particularly in the education and healthcare sectors, in Northern Cross River State. He emphasized that political leaders must prioritize the welfare of their constituents and address pressing issues such as deteriorating schools and healthcare facilities that hinder daily life […]
Why Yar’Adua cancelled sale of Port Harcourt Refinery to Dangote – Falana
Falana, has revealed why former President Umaru Yar’Adua cancelled the sale of the Port Harcourt refinery to a consortium led by Dangote Oil.
CBN Governor defends exit of 1,000 staff amid restructuring
By Gift ChapiOdekina, Abuja Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Olayemi Cardoso on Friday said that staff who left the apex bank in December did so voluntarily with payment of full benefits and were not disengaged or forced to quit. Mr. Cardoso disclosed this during the resumed investigative hearing to probe the […]
Write your name in gold by releasing Nnamdi Kanu, Ohanaeze tells Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu would have written his name in gold if he orders the release of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, according to the Ohanaeze Ndigbo
2 Edo LG chairmen, 13 councillors, defect to APC
THE quest by the ruling All Progressives Party (APC) to take over the 18 local government areas in Edo State assumed a new dimension on Friday as the Chairman of Ovia South West local government area, Hon Edosa Enowoghomenma defected to the APC with eight elected councillors including the Leader of the House, Hon. Nosakhare Edobor.
MTN CEO calls for 100% tariff hike amid escalating costs
Telecommunication companies in Nigeria are advocating for a 100 percent increase in service tariffs to address surging operational costs, according to Karl Toriola, CEO of MTN Nigeria.
Tinubu to visit Enugu, commission Mbah’s projects
President Bola Tinubu will undertake a state visit to Enugu State on Saturday during which he will commission some of the numerous projects executed by the Governor Peter Mbah Administration.
Salah targets Premier League glory in ‘last year’ at Liverpool
Mohamed Salah says he is motivated to do “something special” in what he believes will be his last year at Liverpool.
FAAN, CIAP urge aviation reporters to prioritise accurate coverage
By Dickson Omobola Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, and the Commonwealth Institute of Advanced and Professional Studies, CIAP, have urged members of the League of Airport and Aviation Correspondents, LAAC, to accurately report the sector. FAAN and CIAP stated this during a training session held in Lagos by both organisations. Managing Director of FAAN, […]
7-year-old boy survives five days in lion-infested Zimbabwe park
A seven-year-old boy was found alive after being lost for five days in a reserve home to lions and other wild animals in northern Zimbabwe, the wildlife authority said Friday.
World food prices drop 2% in 2024 – FAO
World food commodity prices declined by 2.1 percent in 2024 compared to the previous year, the FAO said on Friday, but they remain considerably higher than before the Covid-19 pandemic.
Man Utd ‘starving for leaders’ ahead of Liverpool clash, says Amorim
Ruben Amorim says Manchester United are “starving for leaders” during a turbulent period ahead of a daunting trip to runaway Premier League leaders Liverpool on Sunday.
Dubai-based convicted human trafficking kingpin arrested in Abuja airport
By Evelyn Usman The National National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons NAPTIP, has disclosed the arrest of a suspected arrowhead of an international human trafficking network operating across the Middle Eastern countries with an operational base in the United Arab Emirate (UAE) Dubai. The suspect, Uadiale Christiana, popularly called Christy Gold, according […]
2025 Budget: NAPTIP allocates N85m for publicity, over N459m for office furniture
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has proposed to spend N85 million on publicity and advertisement in its 2025 budget.
LASBCA denies demolishing Lekki building
The Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) has refuted claims in an online video that it demolished a building at 1A Olubunmi Owa Street, Off Admiralty Way, Lekki Phase 1, Eti-Osa, Lagos. The General Manager of LASBCA, Mr Gbolahan Oki, made the denial in a statement issued by the agency’s Assistant Director of Public Affairs, […]
Wesley Fofana likely to miss rest of Chelsea’s season
Enzo Maresca said losing defender Wesley Fofana for the rest of the season would be a “huge loss” for Chelsea after scans revealed a serious hamstring injury.
