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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
Uganda says 9 more Ebola cases confirmed in Kampala, urges vigilance
Uganda has reported nine more Ebola cases in the capital Kampala, bringing the total number of known infections to 14 in the last two days, the health minister said on Monday. The outbreak began in September in a rural part of central Uganda. It spread earlier this month to Kampala, a city of
JUST IN: Court declares Otu APC guber candidate in C’River
A Federal High Court in Calabar on Monday declared Bassey Otu as the authentic governorship candidate for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Cross River State for the forthcoming 2023 election. Justice Ijeoma Ojukwu, who made the declaration while delivering judgment in a suit in Calabar, held that it remains the right of political
Appeal Court rejects FG’s request for adjournment in Nnamdi Kanu’s matter
The Court of Appeal in Abuja on Monday refused to grant the request of the Federal Government for adjournment in an application seeking to stay the execution of the judgment that quashed the terrorism charges against the Biafra nation agitator, Nnamdi Kanu. Rather, the court gave the Federal Government till noon today to move
Flooding: With lives, properties lost, we need solutions not relief materials – HOSTCOM
Steve Uzoechi, Owerri The Host Communities of Nigeria, Producing Oil and Gas (HOSTCOM), Imo State chapter has bemoaned the alleged shabby and carefree approach of the state government to the incessant flooding of the riverine communities in the oil bearing council areas of Oguta and Ohaji-Egbema. This is also as the group maintained that
Brazil politician throws grenades at police
A Brazilian politician is in custody after throwing grenades at police officers who came to his house in Rio de Janeiro state to arrest him. Roberto Jefferson, an ally of far-right President Jair Bolsonaro, wounded two officers before surrendering on Sunday, reports the BBC. A Supreme Court judge earlier ordered his detention for insulting
Sunak closing in on No 10 as Johnson pulls out, deadline nears
Rishi Sunak is the firm favourite to replace Liz Truss as PM and could do so by as early as Monday afternoon. His closest rival, former PM Boris Johnson, dramatically pulled out of the race on Sunday evening, reports the BBC. He claimed he had the support needed to stand but said it would
Ukraine denounces Russia’s ‘dirty bomb’ claims
Ukraine has condemned unsubstantiated claims by Russia that Kyiv might use a “dirty bomb” – conventional explosives laced with radioactive material. President Volodymyr Zelensky said this meant Russia itself could be preparing an attack of this kind, reports the BBC. Ukraine’s allies also dismissed the claims, with the US saying it “rejected any pretext
Jandor, PDP team escape death as thugs attack campaign train in Badagry
Anayo Ezugwu The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos State, Dr Abdulazeez Olajide Adediran (Jandor), has escaped death as his campaign team was alleged attacked by thugs on Sunday. The incident, according to a statement by the party’s spokesperson in the state, Hon. Hakeem Amode, occurred around 6:30 pm, while
Chelsea still struggling for goals despite Potter’s bright start
Chelsea are yet to lose in eight games under Graham Potter, but the Blues are still suffering from the lack of firepower that led to Thomas Tuchel’s demise at Stamford Bridge. Jorginho’s penalty in a 1-1 draw with Manchester United on Saturday is the only goal Chelsea have managed in their last two games.
UEFA League: Dortmund put faith in teenage trio ahead of Haaland return
With Erling Haaland set to return to Borussia Dortmund for the first time on Tuesday with new side Manchester City, the hole the striker left behind is plain to see. While Dortmund moved to plug their leaky defence in the off-season by bringing in likely Germany World Cup centre-back pairing Nico Schlotterbeck and Niklas
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