President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and His Highness, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar, on Sunday in Doha, witnessed the signing of historic agreements between both nations, opening a gateway for leveraging the potential of mutual cooperation in pivotal sectors of education, enterprise development, investment promotion, youth empowerment, mining, tourism, and sports. This was disclosed by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, on Sunday. He said that before the signing ceremony at the Qatar Presidential Palace, President Tinubu assured his host of Nigeria’s preparedness to welcome investors into the…
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The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) says the two-day protest by members of the union is about hunger and not just a clamour for a review of the minimum wage. While there was a meeting between the Federal Government and NLC authorities to forestall the protest, the dialogue ended in a deadlock. But speaking on Tuesday, the president of the NLC Joe Ajaero said contrary to some claims, the union is not protesting only about a hike in the country’s minimum wage of N30,000. “You have to understand it. This protest is about hunger. What of those who are not…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a warning to the public regarding the sale of a fake paracetamol injection that has been mislabeled as Paracetamol Injection 300mg/2ml I.M I.V Aminoglycoside Antibacterial. It is reported that the agency discovered the product during a post-marketing surveillance activity in FCT, Abuja. The agency reported that a sample of the fake product was analyzed in the NAFDAC Laboratory in Kaduna. The results showed that the product only contained paracetamol. Paracetamol injection is a medication that relieves mild to moderate pain and fever. On the…
President Bola Tinubu has directed the Nigerian Armed Forces to intensify its campaign against terrorists and kidnappers who are putting the nation on edge. He also warned against practices that undermine national interest, assuring servicemen and women of his administration’s commitment to their wellbeing. “Let me reiterate the urgency to upscale the fight against insecurity, which has robbed us of peace and progress,” Tinubu said at an event marking the Diamond Jubilee of the Nigerian Defence Academy in Afaka, Kaduna State, on Saturday. His comments followed heightened cases of terrorist attacks…
Ahead of the African Cup Of Nations final, President Bola Tinubu has directed Vice President Kashim Shettima to lead a presidential team to Ivory Coast for the crunch game between the Super Eagles and the Elephants of Ivory Coast on Sunday. A statement by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications, Office of the Vice President, Stanley Nkwocha said President Tinubu believes that Shettima’s presence at the finals alongside the delegation is a testament to the government’s unwavering support for the team and its dedication to their success. …
The World Bank reports that there is still significant global food price inflation. In its most recent Food Security Update report, released on Tuesday, the World Bank said high inflation was observed in low, middle, and high-income countries based on the data available on food prices. It said, with a 1.3 percentage point increase from the previous food update on January 17, 2023, that the rate of inflation was more than five percent in 63.2 percent of low-income countries. The report indicated that 73.9 per cent of lower-middle-income countries and 48 percent of…
The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, has promised to make life a little easier for telecom service providers in the country. The commission, however, also vowed to sanction telecom service providers who would not improve their services for the betterment of consumers. Dr Aminu Maida, the Executive Vice Chairman of NCC, said this during a breakfast meeting with members of the Abuja chapter of the Nigerian Telecommunication Reporters Association, NITRA, and some business editors on Tuesday in Abuja. He noted that there would be no proper regulation of the industry without enforcement; therefore, the telecom…
The Anambra State Government has banned the public display of caskets for fabrication and sale in the state. The government also outlawed deposition of corpses in the mortuary or any other place beyond two months from the date of death. This follows a law enacted by the Anambra State House of Assembly to control burial and funeral ceremonies in the state. According to the new law, all mortuary attendants are to report to the Ministry of Health if any corpse stays beyond one month from the date it was deposited. It warned that…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is investigating the controversial Nigeria Air deal sealed by the Federal Government during the tenure of ex-Aviation Minister, Hadi Sirika. The EFCC is investigating that deal,” the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, revealed on a National TV on Wednesday. He said “there is a criminal investigation going on. I have called for the report”. “Keyamo also said no local airline would be designated as national airline, adding that “we will established a proper national carrier”. Last August,…
Multiple award winning Nigerian singer, Wizkid has reacted to concerns he received from netizens following his appearance at an event in London. Wizkid had attended the UK premiere of ‘Bob Marley: One Love’ in London. The videos of the singer’s appearance at the event showed him looking solemn. Following the viral clip, many Nigerians took to the internet on Tuesday to express concern over his look. However, speaking in a series of posts on his Instagram story on Wednesday morning, Wizkid revealed that he has lost himself since his mother’s…
Officials of the Anambra State Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Welfare have arrested a 38-year-old woman, Chinyere Chukwu, for attempting to sell two of her grandsons. The mother of 11 was arrested alongside her 17-year-old daughter, Joy Chukwu, who is the mother of the boys. Chukwu was arrested after the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Welfare, Hon |Ify Obinabo, posed as a buyer for the children after she got a hint of Chukwu’s plan. Chidinma Ikeanyionwu, the media assistant to the commissioner, in a press release, said the culprits blamed the prevailing…
A British-Nigerian minister, MP Kate Osamor has been suspended after she accused Israel of genocide on the eve of Holocaust Memorial Day. Osamor, a British-Nigerian-born MP for Edmonton, sparked resentment after claiming in her weekly newsletter that Gaza should be added to the list of ‘recent genocides’. In a post on X handle, Osamor posted a photo of herself signing the Holocaust Education Trust’s commemoration book in Westminster. “Tomorrow is Holocaust Memorial Day, an international day to remember the six million Jews murdered during the Holocaust, the millions of other people murdered under Nazi…
Daniel Bwala, then spokesman for Atiku Abubakar, the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the February 2023 presidential poll, has met with President Bola Tinubu in Paris, France. It was a pleasure to meet with the father of the nation President Bola Tinubu in Paris today (Monday),” Bwala post on X (formerly Twitter). “He continues to share his thoughts and demonstrate his passion to lead Nigeria out of the woods.” Bwala’s Monday visit occurred about three weeks after he visited the President in Aso Villa Abuja. …
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara has appointed Edison Ehie, the leader of his loyalists in the State House of Assembly, as his Chief of Staff. Ehie was the contender to Martin Amaewhule for the position of Speaker, before recently resigning from the Assembly as part of the process to restore peace in the state. He was rumoured a few weeks ago to have been appointed to replace Mr. Chidi Amadi, a loyalist of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, who resigned alongside some commissioners late last year. But in a statement…
An ex-beauty queen, Ms. Aderinoye Queen Christmas also known as Ms. Queen Oluwadamilola Aderinoye has been declared wanted by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). She was declared wanted after escaping from her Lekki, Lagos residence when operatives raided her apartment at Oral estate, Lekki on Wednesday 24th January. According to a statement by the NDLEA, The raid came following credible intelligence that the ex-beauty queen deals in illicit substances. The suspect was Miss Commonwealth Nigeria Culture 2015/2016 and founder of Queen Christmas Foundation. Recovered from her home during the search witnessed…
Abia State Ministry of Environment has banned the use of Styrofoam foils, popularly known as ‘Take Away’. The ministry in a statement signed by the Commissioner for Environment, Philemon Ogbonna on Saturday, said the use of the product as food containers has been banned in the state. He noted that Take Away had earlier been banned in some states, including Lagos and therefore, advised the public to immediately discontinue the use of the foils until investigations are fully carried out on the dangers of the product to public health. Meanwhile, some defaulters were on…
The Deputy Vice Chancellor of the Abia State University, Uturu, Professor Godwin Emezue, was on Friday abducted by hoodlums in Umuekwu Amachara, Umuahia South Local Government Area of the state. Disclosing this in a statement, the Public Relations Officer of the Abia State Police Command, ASP Maureen Chinaka, said the DVC was in company of his wife where he was purchasing fuel at a petrol station when he was abducted. She said that the hoodlums confiscated the victim’s wife’s ATM card, dragged the Deputy Vice-Chancellor into a Lexus SUV, and drove away with him. …
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, in Oyo State has confirmed a fire incident at its Ibadan South East Local Government Area Office. The Resident Electoral Commissioner in the state, Dr Adeniran Rahmon Tella, confirmed the incident in a short statement made available to reporters on Friday, where he noted that the outbreak occurred at around 10:30 am. While disclosing that the cause of the fire incident has not been revealed, he insisted that the incident will not affect the re-run election in the Saki West state constituency. “No life was lost but for the…
The Office of the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has issued a warning to the public regarding a fraudulent online loan application circulating on social media platforms. The fake offer, titled “N200,000 Palliative Loan By the Senate,” features a misleading image of Senator Akpabio alongside the coat of arms and the logo of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). This deceptive scheme, posted on Facebook under the account name Templeshort, falsely claims to provide instant loan approval. Members of the public are asked to pay no attention to the advertisement as it did…
The United Nations Children’s Fund, UNICEF, says only 43 percent of the minimum standard for safe schools is being met in about 6,000 assessed schools in Nigeria. Cristian Munduate, the UNICEF Nigeria Country Representative, stated this in her message to mark the 2024 International Day of Education with the theme: “Learning for Lasting Peace”, on Wednesday. She recognized Nigeria’s commitment to creating safe school environments by endorsing the Safe Schools Declaration and developing the Minimum Standards for Safe Schools, saying that there was a need for further progress and collective responsibility in safeguarding the educational environment. According to her, “The…