Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti has vowed that no Kobo from the resources of Abia state will be stolen under his administration. Governor Otti stated this at the Seventh Day Adventist Church, Eastern Nigeria Union Conference Headquarters, Ayaba Umueze, Aba while declaring open the 4th Pastors’ Kids Association Convention 2024 with the theme, “Advancing … [Read more…]
The Kaduna State Government has resolved that henceforth, only protests authorised by the security agents will be permitted to hold in view of the security situation in the state. The decision followed the review of the present security situation arising from the existing 6pm to 8am curfew, and other issues relating to public safety by … [Read more…]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has met with the Chief Executive Officer of Innoson Motors, Innocent Chukwuma to further advance Nigeria’s Compressed Natural Gas-powered Vehicles initiative. The CEO Innoson Motors, Mr Chukwuma made this known to State House Correspondents after he met with President Tinubu. Mr Chukwuma also said that the government is presently strengthening it’s … [Read more…]
The management of Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has reacted to a statement by the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), claiming to have facilitated 29 million crude oil barrels to the 650,000bpd Dangote refinery. In a statement on Friday signed by Anthony Chiejina, Group Chief, Branding and Communication for Dangote Industries Limited, the Refinery … [Read more…]
PRESS RELEASE NLC SECRETARIAT: NIGERIA POLICE DID NOT RAID THE LABOUR SECRETARIAT Police Clarifies Alleged Raid on Labour House, sets the record straight The Nigeria Police Force has noted a publication alleging that the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) National Secretariat, known as the Labour House, located in the Central Business District, Abuja, was raided by … [Read more…]
Spain came from behind with three goals in 10 first-half minutes then survived a late France fightback and extra time to seal their summer of international football glory with Olympic gold. After the men’s senior team lifted the European Championships in July, their U-23 side suggested another generation of winners is ready to follow with … [Read more…]
At least 17 local government areas in Borno and Yobe states have been ravaged by flooding, leaving thousands displaced and homes destroyed. NEMA’s coordinator for Borno and Yobe, Mr Surajo Garba, disclosed this to the Nigerian Tribune in Maiduguri on Friday, saying the flood had devastated the agricultural sector, with many farms destroyed and crops … [Read more…]
…Call for synergy, action against abuse Wife of the President, Senator Remi Tinubu, and the wife of the governor of Enugu State, Mrs. Nkechinyere Mbah, have flagged off the 2024 Annual August Meeting in Enugu State, calling for synergy and action against all forms of abuse. Senator Tinubu and Mrs. Mbah commended the August Meeting … [Read more…]
Portugal defender Pepe has retired from football, the 41-year-old said on Thursday. Pepe’s last game came at Euro 2024, where Portugal were defeated by France on penalties in the quarter-finals, and he became the oldest player to appear at a European Championship finals tournament. “I want to thank God for giving me the wisdom to … [Read more…]
In continuation of his food security, agro-industrialisation, Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) development drive, the governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has flagged off the distribution of inputs and grants worth over N4.6bn to farmers, communities, and IT startups in the state. Performing the symbolic flag-off at Okpara Square, Enugu, on Thursday, Mbah … [Read more…]
The Department of State Services (DSS) on Thursday, August 8, denied that it raided the headquarters of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in Abuja. DSS made this known through a brief post on their X handle. The message reads: “Pls kindly note that the Service (DSS) did not carry out any operation at the NLC … [Read more…]
The Federal Government has announced the withdrawal of its plan to sell subsidised 50-kilogram bags of rice to civil servants for N40,000. The decision was communicated through a circular titled, “Withdrawal of Internal Circular on Sale of Subsidized Rice to Public Servants,” signed by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Special Duties and Inter-Governmental … [Read more…]