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The National Economic Council (NEC), on Thursday unanimously resolved to do away with the national social register used by former President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration to implement its conditional cash transfer. This is as the Federal Government has announced that it will distribute 252 thousand metric tons of grains to states at a subsidised rate to cushion the effect of hardship occasioned by the petrol subsidy removal. The NEC meeting presided over by Vice President Kashim Shettima at the Council Chamber, Presidential Villa, said that the register had integrity issues as the criteria for its compilation were unclear. Briefing State House…

The National Economic Council (NEC) has directed the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to immediately distribute grains to states within one or two weeks to bring down the price of food items across the country. Gov. Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State made the disclosure while briefing newsmen on the outcome of the NEC meeting, chaired by the Vice President, Kashim Shettima, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Thursday. The governor said that Shettima directed NEMA to release the grains immediately, adding that states would be involved in the mechanism. Mohammed, who expressed concern over the high prices of food items,…

Bayern Munich’s Sadio Mane is currently engaged in negotiations for a potential transfer to Al Nassr, the Saudi Pro League team Christiano Ronaldo is playing for. As reported by the Athletic, a representative from the Roof agency, responsible for handling Mane’s affairs, held discussions with Al Nassr’s sporting director, Goran Vucevic, at the Pine Cliffs hotel in Portugal to explore the possibility of the move. It is understood that Bayern, faced with the interest Mane stirs with the Saudis, will revise upwards the price of the Senegalese. The German champion had previously set the price at 20 million euros to…

Kano State Commissioner for Education, Umar Haruna Doguwa, has issued a stern warning to contractors overseeing the construction of four bilingual colleges in the state. He emphasized the need for timely project completion to meet the November 2023 deadline. The Commissioner expressed that this urgency was essential for the state to access additional funds for development from the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB). The IsDB had recently granted a financial facility to support bilingual education in select states across Nigeria, including Kano. Read the complete story on DAILY NEWS 24 Read also: Night Fire Destroys Shops at Kasuwar Rimi Market in…

Nigeria’s Super Eagles have remained unmoved in the July edition of the FIFA Coca-Cola Men’s Ranking to remain as the world’s 39th team. In the ranking table published on the website of the world football governing body on Thursday, Nigeria still maintained the 1486.48 points it had in June. The stagnancy on a spot was also seen at the continental level as the Nigerian side still maintained the sixth spot behind Morroco, Senegal, Tunisia, Algeria, and Egypt respectively. On the global scene, a total of 62 matches have been played since the last edition of the World Ranking in June,…

In a joint effort to promote accessibility and affordability of cooking gas for consumers, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited and UTM Offshore Limited have signed a Heads of Terms Agreement on Thursday. The agreement outlines the terms of NNPC’s 20 per cent equity contribution in the UTM FLNG Project. The signing ceremony, held at the NNPC corporate headquarters in Abuja, signifies the commitment of both companies to provide clean energy solutions for various purposes, benefiting Nigerians across the nation. Mr. Julius Rone, the group managing director of UTM Offshore Limited, expressed the company’s dedication to reducing and stabilizing…

Manchester United has announced Bruno Fernandes as their new club captain, as revealed in an official blog post on Thursday. In the recent decision, 28-year-old Fernandes will take over the captaincy from Harry Maguire, who was recently removed from the position by manager Erik ten Hag. The Portuguese midfielder has already worn the armband for United on numerous occasions and Erik ten Hag has confirmed that he will now lead the team on a permanent basis. Fernandes has scored 64 goals and contributed 54 assists in just 185 games for the club since joining in 2020. “As captain, the two-time…

The National Economic Council (NEC) is currently convening at the Council Chambers of the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Vice President Kashim Shettima is presiding over the provisional meeting, which takes place just 48 hours after the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) announced a significant review of the petrol pump price. The price was raised from N540 per litre to N617 per litre, sparking widespread discussions and concerns. As the NEC gathers, the recent fuel price review and subsidy palliatives  are expected to be a major topic of discussion among the attendees, who include state governors, ministers, and other stakeholders…

The National Public Relations Officer of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), Yakubu Suleiman, recently addressed the sudden increase in the pump price of petrol in Nigeria, highlighting that despite the hike, the country still offers the most affordable petrol price compared to other African nations. In a conversation with ARISE TV, Suleiman discussed the recent surge in the price of Premium Motor Spirit, commonly known as petrol. He pointed out that even with the recent price adjustment, Nigeria maintains its position as one of the countries with the lowest petrol costs in the continent. Suleiman also blamed…

Awka, Anambra – Tragedy struck last weekend in Awka, the capital of Anambra State, when a young lady identified as Miss Chinyere Awuda was brutally beaten to death and subsequently found in a hotel pool. According to Daily Trust reports, the incident occurred at a club where Miss Awuda, from Nnobi, in Idemmili South Local Government Area of Anambra State was present with other fun-seekers. Allegedly, she was accused of stealing money belonging to some clubgoers, leading to a violent altercation. Sources said the young lady was at the club when trouble broke out, and a man identified as a…

Nigerian songstress Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe, popularly known as Ayra Starr, has disclosed that Mavin’s boss, Don Jazzy, is cool and calm. The ‘Sability’ crooner recounted her first encounter with the music executive in an interview with Teen Vogue Magazine. “I remember the first time I met him; I was just so shy. I would be in the studio with my brother, and if he leaves the room, we look at each other and scream, ‘Oh, my God!’ But when I met him, he was the coolest person ever. He just wanted to speak to me, to understand where my mind…

A middle-aged man, his wife, and their two children reportedly lost their lives after inhaling deadly fumes from a generator at their home in Nkwele Ezunaka, near Onitsha, Anambra State. Tragically, the mother-in-law and an apprentice also succumbed to the deadly fumes while asleep in the same building. According to sources, Ifeanyi from Enugu state, a trader at Onitsha Bridge Head Market, had planned a surprise celebration of moving into a new apartment with his wife, who recently gave birth. Read the complete story on Daily News 24 Read also: Why appointing Ganduje as APC National Chair will be suicidal…

The national vice chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) for the North West, Salihu Lukman, has said replacing Abdullahi Adamu with Abdullahi Ganduje would be suicidal. APC insiders confirmed to Daily Trust that President Bola Tinubu has tipped Ganduje for the office of national chairman following Adamu’s resignation. Lukman’s warning is coming in the wake of speculation that Tinubu may have penciled the ex-governor as the next chairman of the ruling party following the exit of Adamu and the erstwhile National Secretary, Senator Iyiola Omisore. But in a statement on Thursday, Lukman said anointing Ganduje for the seat…

Kano State Governor, Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf, has made significant strides in bolstering the health sector’s efficiency and effectiveness through key appointments of experts to head various boards and agencies. In an official statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Thursday, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf reaffirmed his dedication to improving the healthcare sector. “As part of his efforts to reposition the health sector for optimum performance, the Executive Governor of Kano State His Excellency Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf has announced names of experts to head the boards and agencies under the sector,” the statement read.…

Anti-Cultism Tactical Squad of Enugu State Command has arrested 18 suspected members of Black Axe Confraternity. A statement yesterday by police spokesman, Daniel Ndukwe, said they were arrested while hatching plans to execute sinister activities to mark its 7/7 day celebration. Ndukwe added their arrest and recovery of items were due to intelligence reports. “Items recovered were Pump Action gun with six live cartridges, Sharp battle-axe, three black berets inscribed “Black Axe”, three black-yellow Face-caps inscribed “Ezeagu Sub Zone 7 7”, a yellow muffler, and three drums. Source: The Nation News See also: How To Tackle Organised Crimes — Buratai…

The recent abrupt petrol price increase by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPCL) has drawn sharp criticism from prominent legal figure, Falana. The petrol price experienced its second impromptu review in less than two months, soaring from around N185 in May. In a statement released on Wednesday, the Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Falana, pointedly reminded the public of President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to govern the country in line with the rule of law, as stated in his inaugural address back in May. Citing a significant ruling from the Federal High Court, Falana emphasized that the Federal Government is legally obligated…

The National Public Relations Officer, Association of Mobile Money and Bank Agents in Nigeria, Oluwasegun Elegbede, has said its members have no intention to revert to old prices charged for services, Punch reported. PoS agents under the association recently announced increases in the cost of PoS transaction costs and began the implementation of the new prices on Monday. Following the move, the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission moved to stop the PoS transaction charges. Speaking with The PUNCH, Elegbede said, “What has the commission done to other price increases across other sectors? We are waiting for the enforcement or…

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has raised concerns over the lack of immunization against deadly diseases for more than 600,000 children in the states of Kano, Katsina, and Jigawa. Rahama Farah, the chief UNICEF field officer, highlighted the pressing issue during a media dialogue on routine immunization and zero dose campaign in Kano on Wednesday. According to Farah, a significant number of these unvaccinated children are located in Kano, emphasizing the need to implement the Nigeria primary health care policy to reach unimmunized children in rural areas. In the three states of the north-west of Nigeria: Kano, Katsina and…

Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu, has issued a directive for the prompt payment of salaries to all categories of workers in the state, with only 11 days left in the month of July. In a press statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Abubakar Bawa, the governor also instructed the immediate payment of July pensions to retirees in the state. This directive applies to employees under the state government, local governments, local government education authority, and retirees receiving monthly pensions. “The gesture is part of the governor’s campaign promises made to civil servants of prompt payment of…

As the Governorship Election Petition Tribunal resumed sitting in Kaduna on Wednesday, star witness of People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and its Governorship Candidate, Hon. Isah Mohammed Ashiru, Steven Luka Bivan contradicted self during cross examination. Nigerian Tribune reported. On resumption the opposition PDP had presented a Software Developer, Mr. Steven Luka-Bivan to give testimony in support of its petition. Luka-Bivan who claimed to have a good knowledge of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) machine, however contradicted himself when was being cross-examined by counsels to the first and second respondents, saying he has never used a BVAS machine before. Read…