Authorities in Somalia have warned the public against going close to a sealed barrel that has washed up on the shores of Puntland, amid suspicions that it may contain hazardous materials. According to a report by The EastAfrican, the sealed blue container has a rope attached to it and...
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The Senate on Wednesday, urged Nigerians and promoters of the nationwide protests to shelve their plans in the interest of the nation. President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, made the call during plenary after a closed-door session of the senators in Abuja. Various groups in the country are...
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) aircraft operating under Operation Delta Safe have in the last three months destroyed more than 70 illegal refining sites and 80 overhead tanks. The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, said this while hosting the National Coordinator, Messrs New...
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has approved the promotion of 1,018 senior and junior staff of the Federal Capital Development Authority. The Executive Secretary of FCDA, Mr Shehu Ahmad made this known in a statement in Abuja on Wednesday. Ahmad said that...
The Cinema Exhibitors Association of Nigeria (CEAN) on Wednesday said cinemas across the country generated N4.6 billion in first half of 2024. Chairman of CEAN, Mr Ope Ajayi, in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos, said the cinema played host to 1,199,661 visitors...
Music maestro, Ms. Onyeka Onwenu is dead. Born on January 31,1952, she was aged 72 years, The Niche has reported. She was said to have died at the Reddington Hospital in Lagos after slumping at the birthday party of Mrs. Stella Okoli. Ms. Onwenu performed at the 80th birthday...
Veteran Nollywood actress, Patience Ozokwor, has said she is downcast and hurt by the news of the death of music icon, Onyeka Onwenu. Onwenu reportedly collapsed after performing at the 80th birthday party of Stella Okolie, Chief Executive Officer of Emzor Pharmaceuticals, on Tuesday in Lagos. ...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday extended his condolences to the family of the late Ms Onyeka Onwenu, who was a singer, songwriter, actor, journalist, activist, and politician. The President in a statement on Monday by his spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, said her edifying and mellifluous...
The Federal Government has said it hopes to achieve conversion of one million petroleum vehicles in the country to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) by 2027. The Programme Manager of the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas (Pi-CNG) Initiative, Mr Michael Oluwagbemi, made this known at the ”Park to Park” CNG...
Legendary Fuji musician, Adewale Ayuba, on Wednesday mourned Onyeka Onwenu, Nigeria’s music legend, who died on Tuesday at the age of 72. Ayuba, in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos, said Onwenu’s immense contributions to the growth of the entertainment industry would always...
The House of Representatives Committee on Public Assets has queried the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI), over its decision to spend funds for its operations without budgetary authorisation. At a public hearing in Abuja, the committee issued a seven-day ultimatum to the agency to submit all relevant documents...
An unemployed man, Cletus Gandu, 40, on Wednesday confessed that he stole two tubers of yam because he was hungry. The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) charged Gandu with criminal trespass and theft. Gandu told the Magistrates’ Court in Kafanchan, Kaduna State:”hunger pushed me to steal...
The management of Kano Pillars Football Club has terminated the contract of its Technical Adviser, Paul Offor less than a month after signing a one year deal with the club. This is contained in a statement signed by the chairman of the club, Ali Umar on Wednesday in...
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On July 24, 2024, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu took a major step toward addressing the long-standing development imbalances in Nigeria by signing the South-East Development Commission (SEDS) Bill into law. This legislation is a beacon of hope for the neglected region and a significant step in the quest for...
The trend of endorsing governors for a second term has gained significant momentum. This trend is particularly noteworthy in the context of Nigeria’s political landscape, where endorsements can make or break a candidate’s chances of winning. In various states, governors have received endorsements from diverse groups and individuals. For instance,...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – The African Union (AU) Assessment Team has commended the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) for its operational achievements in the Lake Chad Basin region. This was revealed on Tuesday, 30 July, 2024, during the team’s visit to MNJTF Headquarters in Farcha, N’Djamena. Leading the...
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Tuesday grilled the Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Malam Jalal Arabi, over alleged mismanagement of 2024 Hajj exercise fund. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Arabi was at the office of the anti-graft agency...
The Igbo members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos have urged Igbo communities in the state to boycott the planned nationwide protests against economic hardships in the country. The President of the group, Mr Joe Igbokwe, made the call at a media briefing in Lagos on...