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FG has not decided on okada ban – Adegoroye
From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja The Minister of State for Transportation, Ademola Adegoroye, has said the Federal Government is yet to take a decision on the ban of motorcycle, popularly known as okada in local parlance, as a means of transportation in the country. Adegoroye stated this, in Abuja, on Monday, while speaking at the Annual
We’re committed to building egalitarian nation — FG
From Okwe Obi, Abuja Federal Government has expressed the its willingness to build a country that will provide equal opportunity for men and women in the political, social and economic space. The government through the Minister of Women Affairs, Pauline Tallen, spoke at a capacity building on the implementation of NGP 2016-2021organised by the Women’s
EndSARS: Osun youths shun street rally, hold hall meeting
From Lateef Dada, Osogbo Youths in Osun State on Thursday shunned street protest and converged on the hall to discuss issues in commemoration of two years of Endsars protest. The event organised by the Civil Society Movement, had the government representative and other concerned bodies in attendance with the theme: Nigeria is Ours To Drive:
FG seeks states’ collaboration to expand internet access to more Nigerians
From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Federal governments has implored the cooperation of state governments to achieve it’s goal of providing Broadband Penetration for majority of Nigerians by 2025. The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami, who spoke at the Broadband Technical Awareness Forum for Governors (BTAF), on Thursday in Abuja, stated that increased
2023: Kaduna APC constitutes 989-man campaign council
From Noah Ebije, Kaduna Kaduna state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has constituted it’s campaign council for the 2023 general elections, with Governor Nasir el-Rufai as Chairman and its gubernatorial candidate, Sen. Uba Sani as his deputy. The APC Kaduna state Chairman, Air Comm. Emmanuel Jekada (rtd) while announcing the composition of the
BREAKING: Customs CG raises concerns over meeting N3 trillion target
From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Comptroller General of Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Hameed Ali, has raised alarm that the Service may face challenges in meeting its N3.019 target for 2022. He further disclosed that the Service would realize at least $17.6 billion after the conclusion of the automation of its operations in few years. Ali made
29 physiotherapists bag postgraduate fellowship in Enugu
Twenty nine physiotherapists across Nigeria have been conferred with the fellowship of the Postgraduate Physiotherapy College. The new fellows of the college were inducted during the 2nd Annual Award and Conferment Programme held at the Amadeo Event Centre, Enugu. Speaking during the 3-day event, the President of the Postgraduate Physiotherapy College, Prof Adetuyije Oyeyemi said
Land ownership, finance infrastructure problems of Nigeria rural farmers, says UN
From Judex Okoro, Calabar The United Nations have identified land ownership, lack of finance and infrastructure as problems of rural farmers in Nigeria. Speaking at this year celebration of the United Nations International Day of Rural Women held in Calabar on Thursday, Deputy Country Representative for United Nation’s Women In Nigeria, Lansana Wonneh, said the
Fake EFCC operative arrested for defrauding Belgian €45,000
By Christopher Oji The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission(EFCC), has arrested 29 years old Ume Ifechukwu Clinton for alleged fraud and money laundering. He was also alleged to have committed other crimes . According to EFCC Spokesman, Mr Wilson Uwajaren: “Clinton was arrested on October 18, 2022 at No 46 Atoke Gbadebo Street, Isheri, Lagos,
PTAD spends N7.05bn to defray pension liabilities of ex-NICON, Delta Steel workers
From Uche Usim, Abuja Retirees of NICON Insurance and Delta Steel Company are currently jubilating as the Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD) said it has cleared their unfunded pension liabilities with N7.053 billion. The Executive Secretary of PTAD, Dr. Chioma Ejikeme, who made the disclosure in Abuja at a media briefing, noted that only pensioners
EPL: Awoniyi’s strike stuns Liverpool helps Forest climb off bottom of table
Nottingham Forest produced a superb performance to shock Liverpool and climb off the bottom of the Premier League at a boisterous City Ground. Taiwo Awoniyi, who left Liverpool in 2021 without making a competitive appearance, hit the winner from close range after his initial attempt came back off a post, reports the BBC. Liverpool
Report: Man Utd prepared to grant Ronaldo free transfer amid lack of interest
Manchester United have received no interest in Cristiano Ronaldo despite making him available on a free transfer since the summer, sources have told ESPN. Ronaldo will miss Saturday’s Premier League game against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge after being dropped by manager Erik ten Hag as punishment for refusing to play as a substitute in Wednesday’s 2-0 win against Tottenham at Old Trafford.
Bayelsa To FG: Do something about water being released from Cameroon dam
Pauline Onyibe, Yenagoa The Comissioner for Information Orientation and Strategy, Bayelsa State, Ayiba Duba has called on the Federal Government to do something about the water that is being released from the Cameroon dam stating that it is causing a lot of damage to the state. The comissioner also pleaded with the people
Super Falcons to face Australia, Ireland, Canada at FIFA World Cup
Nigeria will play joint-hosts Australia, Canada and Republic of Ireland in Group B of the 9th FIFA Women’s World Cup finals happening in the summer of next year. At the draw ceremony held in Auckland/Tâmaki Makaurau on Saturday, it emerged that Nigeria will play Olympic gold medallists, Canada in her first match of the
JUST IN: Falcons in same group with hosts, Australia, at Women’s World Cup
Nigeria’s Super Falcons has been drawn in Group B of next year’s Women’s World Cup, taking place in Australia and New Zealand. Also in the group with the former African champions are hosts, Australia, debutant, Ireland and Canada. The FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ will be played between July 20 to August 20 and
Sunak leads PM race as Johnson says he’s ‘up for it’
Supporters of former UK Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, say he’s got the backing of the 100 Conservative MPs needed to enter the race. The BBC has confirmed 93 backers, but Sunak hasn’t yet said he is standing. Meanwhile, Boris Johnson is on his way back to London from his holiday in the Caribbean as speculation
UK’s economic outlook now ‘negative’ – Moody’s
The UK’s economic outlook has been lowered to “negative” by ratings agency Moody’s due to political instability and high inflation. Moody’s changed the UK’s outlook – which is a marker of how likely it is to pay back debts – from “stable”. Rating agencies, in essence, rate a country on the strength of its
Clearing House will bring transparency to transfer market – Infantino
FIFA President Gianni Infantino said the creation of a centralised Clearing House will bring “transparency and accountability” as the sport’s governing body looks to crack down on the multi-billion dollar global transfer market. Infantino, speaking after Saturday’s FIFA Council meeting in Auckland, said the new Paris-based entity would focus on ensuring smaller clubs receive
Qatar 2022: France’s Deschamps not worried about run of form
France manager Didier Deschamps said he was not worried about disappointing results over the last few months as “Les Bleus” only have won one of their last six games. Deschamps’s squad ended up third in League A Group 1 of the Nations League after losses at home to Denmark and Croatia and a draw
Serie A: Struggling Juve cruise past Empoli
Juventus comfortably beat Empoli 4-0 in Friday’s Serie A match ahead of their Champions League clash at Benfica which could seal their elimination from Europe’s top club competition. Goals in each half from Moise Kean and Weston McKennie and a late Adrien Rabiot brace gave struggling Juve their second straight win in Italy’s
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