FCTA stops ‘illegal’ development at River Park Estate
The Authority of the Nigerian Federal Capital Territory Administration, FCTA, has stopped the development of more than 30 sub-structures at the River Park Estate for allegedly violating planning regulations. The administration accused the affected developers of going ahead with construction despite the withdrawal of their lease agreement and recommendations by a ministerial committee that all […]
After banning unlicensed boats, NIWA plans to recruit 800 water marshals
The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) says plans are underway to recruit and deploy approximately 800 water marshals nationwide by December.
Marmoush ruled out of Manchester derby with knee injury
Egypt forward Omar Marmoush will miss Sunday’s Manchester derby after the Manchester City player suffered a knee ligament injury while on international duty, his club confirmed on Wednesday.
INEC finally recognises David Mark-led ADC
INEC listed the new executive members of the party, confirming the resolution of months of leadership tussle within the ADC
Wharton professor warns bitcoin could threaten U.S. dollar’s reserve status
Jeremy Siegel, a finance professor at the Wharton School and chief economist at WisdomTree, has issued a stark warning about Bitcoin’s potential role in the global economy.
Harris slams Biden reelection bid as ‘recklessness’
Kamala Harris said it was “recklessness” to let Joe Biden run for a second term as president – “The stakes were simply too high”
Confusion in Onitsha as security operatives, traders clash at main market
Confusion erupted near the Emeka Offor Plaza axis of Onitsha Main Market on Tuesday following a clash between operatives of the Operation Clean and Healthy Anambra (OCHA) Brigade and traders, which reportedly led to casualties.
APM Terminals Apapa launches Female Mechanic Training to bridge gender gap
APM Terminals Apapa has inaugurated a Female Mechanic Technical Skills Programme as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) drive to empower women in its host communities.
Gov Alia to build 32 housing units to curb high cost of rent in Makurdi
Gov. Hyacinth Alia of Benue laid the foundation for the construction of 32 housing units on Wednesday to help curb the high cost of rent in the Makurdi metropolis.
Family to welcome baby girl after 108 years of only boys
A Texas firefighter and his wife are set to welcome a baby girl the first daughter in their family after more than a century of only boys.
€200 deducted from allowances of absent German lawmakers
The penalty would rise to 300 euro if the absence is unexcused. Also, skipping a roll-call vote would now result in a 200 euro deduction
Onoh commends Nigeria customs’ seizure of 347 snakes, scorpions destined for export
The Founder of Woodland Park Zoo, Coal City, Enugu, and Chairman of Tenerife Hospitality Group, Dr. Josef Onoh, has commended the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) for intercepting and seizing 17 live scorpions and 340 snakes at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos.
Sudan Parallel Peace Government appoints three new ministers
The Prime Minister of the Sudan Parallel Peace and Unity Government, Mohamed Hassan Othman Al-Taeichi, has appointed three new ministers as part of efforts to complete the structures of the “Ta’sis” (Foundation) government.
New housing scheme restores confidence of Nigerians in diaspora
The Nigerian Community in Turkey has expressed delight over the Federal Government’s Home/Abroad Housing Scheme, describing it as a major step toward restoring the confidence of Nigerians in the diaspora.
Coalition urges caution over reports about NNPCL CEO Ojulari
A coalition of pro-democracy groups, the Coalition for Good Governance (CGG), has urged President Bola Tinubu and the public to treat recent reports concerning Mr. Bayo Ojulari, Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), with caution.
Tinubu, Speaker Abbas, SGF hail ICRC DG Ewalefoh at 50
. . .His leadership has restored confidence in Nigeria’s PPP framework – Tinubu President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Speaker of the House of Representatives Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, and Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) Senator George Akume have congratulated the Director-General of the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC), Dr. Jobson Oseodion Ewalefoh, on […]
