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NRC loses 150,000 rail clips to vandalism – MD
The Managing Director, Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), Mr Fidet Okhiria, said that the corporation lost over 150,000 rail clips due to constant vandalism along railway tracks across the country between 2022 and 2023. Okhiria disclosed the end-of-the-year media briefing in Lagos on Thursday. He said that over 50,000 clips each had been vandalised between Lagos
Bauchi Gov Signs N300bn 2024 Appropriation Bill Into Law
Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State on Thursday signed the 2024 appropriation bill of N300bn into law. Mohammed presented the budget to the state House of Assembly on November 30. While presenting the proposal tagged, ‘Budget of Consolidation and Renewed Focus’, he assured the lawmakers that the budget would be fully implemented. Mohammed lauded the
Army decorates 47 new generals
The promotion of 47 Brigadier-Generals to the rank of Major General has been approved by the Army Council. The promotion was approved on December 21, 2023. Seventy-five Colonels were also promoted to Brigadier Generals. The awards will be presented to the newly appointed Major Generals in their respective units and formations. During the ceremony, the
Asisat Oshoala presents CAF award to Tinubu, First Lady
Nigerian footballer Asisat Oshoala on Thursday presented her award to President Bola Tinubu and First Lady Oluremi Tinubu in Lagos. Asisat won the African Women Footballer of the Year, an annual award for Africa’s best female football player. The award was conferred on Asisat in December by the Confederation of African Football. Asisat has won
BUA vows to maintain N3500 cement price from January
Alhaji Abdul-Samad Rabiu, Chairman of the BUA Group, said that the company would maintain its promise of selling cement at the price of N3,500 from January 2024. He said this while speaking with State House Correspondents after a visit to President Bola Tinubu on Thursday in Lagos. He said the company would also make the
Akeredolu: Makinde declares 3-day mourning in Oyo
Oyo State governor and vice chairman of the Nigerian Governors’ Forum, Seyi Makinde, has declared three days of state mourning for the deceased Chairman of the South-West Governors’ Forum and Ondo State governor, m Oluwarotimi Akeredolu (SAN). The governor, who gave this directive on Thursday, equally ordered that all flags at public offices in Oyo
Police commission mulls scrapping of special constabulary in states
The Police Service Commission (PSC) says it is considering disbandment of Special Police Constabulary in some states over non-payment of allowance to the personnel engaged by the authority concerned. Thr commission said it was not comfortable with the operations of the personnel engaged to assist in the community policing, adding that it was already in
Oyo rep empowers 100 youths with N100m
A federal lawmaker, representing Ido/Ibarapa East federal constituency of Oyo State, Hon Aderemi Oseni, has 100 empowered 100 youths with N1million each to make them become self-reliant. Oseni also donated the sum of N50m into a N5billion Ido/Ibarapa East Development Endowment fund which he launched to implement critical projects in communities to bring relief to
War on Gaza: Death toll hits 21,320, says Health ministry
The health ministry in the Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip said Thursday at least 21,320 people have been killed in the Palestinian territory since the war with Israel erupted on October 7. Another 55,603 people have been wounded, health ministry spokesman Ashraf al-Qudra said in a televised press conference, nearly 12 weeks into the fighting triggered by
Group Kicks As 54-Yr-Old Marries Four-Yr-Old Girl In Bayelsa
A child rights advocacy group, Do Foundation, has faulted a 54-year-old man, identified as Elder Akpos, for marrying a four-year-old girl at Akeddei community in Sagbama Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. Daily Trust learnt that the traditional marriage, which took place at the instance and with the consent of the girl’s parents, was held
Annual returns: CAC extends penalty deadline
The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has extended the deadline for the commencement of penalties against companies that failed to file annual returns, from January 1 2024 to April 1, 2024. A statement issued in Abuja on Thursday by the commission’s Director of Press, Mr Dominic Inyang, said management decided to extend the penalty date following
Annual returns: CAC extends penalty deadline
Onigbinde blames poor officiating for Doma United’s defeat to Sunshine Stars
Doma United head coach, Akinade Onigbinde, has blamed poor officiating for his team’s defeat against Sunshine Stars. The Savannah Tigers suffered a 2-0 loss against Sunshine Stars at the Ondo sports complex on Wednesday. Isaac Emmanuel and Opeoluwa Olufemi netted for Sunshine stars in the game. Onigbinde want a stiffer sanctions on officials who are
Onigbinde blames poor officiating for Doma United’s defeat to Sunshine Stars
Why Nigerian women stay away from politics – Modele Sharafa-Yusuf
Renowned female sportscaster and politician, Modele Sharafa-Yusuf has emphasized on the need for every citizen to be active in politics. According to her, she went into active politics because “we can’t leave the space for career politicians who have held us by the jugular for so long.” Modele said this in a recent interview with
Why Nigerian women stay away from politics – Modele Sharafa-Yusuf
Yobe: Gov Buni signs 2024 finance, appropriation bills into law
Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State on Thursday signed the 2024 finance and appropriation bills into law after their passage by the State House of Assembly. Buni, during the signing ceremony, which took place at WAWA Hall in the Government House Damaturu, noted that it the signing of the budget into law was in
Yobe: Gov Buni signs 2024 finance, appropriation bills into law
EFCC secures conviction of 37 internet fraudsters in Oyo, Ogun
The Ibadan Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has revealed that it has secured the conviction of no fewer than thirty-seven internet fraudsters. The commission, in a statement issued on Thursday, noted that the convicts were convicted in Oyo and Ogun states. The convicts, according to the commission, were convicted before
EFCC secures conviction of 37 internet fraudsters in Oyo, Ogun
Ondo: Akeredolu’s legacies, impact indelible – Aiyedatiwa
Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has stated that the name of his late boss, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu will forever be etched in the memories of the people. Aiyedatiwa emphasised that the enduring legacies and impacts made by the late Akeredolu are evident not only in the state but across the country. The governor had on
Ondo: Akeredolu’s legacies, impact indelible – Aiyedatiwa
PSC calls for disbandment of police constabulary
The Police Service Commission has called for the disbandment of the Special Police Constabulary, particularly in areas where officers are not paid allowances. Ikechukwu Ani, Head of Press and Public Relations, stated in a Wednesday statement that the aim was to overhaul the system, adding that “the Police Service Commission is no longer comfortable with
PSC calls for disbandment of police constabulary
Tinubu host Super Falcons Striker, Asisat Oshoala in Lagos
President Bola Tinubu and the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, hosted Asisat Oshoala, Super Falcons striker and 2023 CAF Women’s Player of the Year, in Lagos, on Thursday. President Tinubu and the First Lady had congratulated the Barcelona Femeni star on winning the best African female footballer of the year for the sixth time. The
Tinubu host Super Falcons Striker, Asisat Oshoala in Lagos
AFCON: We’ll separate boys from men – Asisat Oshoala disagrees with Yaya Toure’s prediction
Super Falcons and Barcelona Ladies striker, Asisat Oshoala, has disagreed with Manchester City legend Yaya Toure’s recent prediction regarding Nigeria’s Super Eagles in the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Ivory Coast. Nigeria will compete in Group A at the 2023 AFCON in January alongside hosts nation Ivory Coast, Guinea-Bissau and Equatorial Guinea. However,
AFCON: We’ll separate boys from men – Asisat Oshoala disagrees with Yaya Toure’s prediction
Guard jailed 12 months for stealing
A Lugbe Grade 1 Area Court, Abuja, on Thursday sentenced a security guard, Kabiru Yunusa, to 12 months imprisonment for stealing two power generators. Yunusa, 32, who has no fixed address, had pleaded guilty to theft, and begged for leniency. The Judge, Mr Aliyu Kagarko, however, gave him an option of N50,000 fine and warned
Guard jailed 12 months for stealing
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