Author: Good Evening Nigeria

The fuel scarcity in Kano metropolis is getting worse daily as Independent Petroleum Marketers jack up prize to dispense at N1,030 per litre of petrol. Observation along Maiduguri, Zaria, BUK, Murtala Mohammed and other major roads show total close down of filing stations. Few stations dispensing the products sold at between N980 and N1,030 per litre with suffocating queues, populated by commercial vehicles and tricycles. The growing concern has started taken toes on social economic and corporate services in the ancient city. For instance, the situation has eased the high volume of vehicular moment on major high ways as…

The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) in Kano on Wednesday kept mute over demand for pay raise of workers salary as Federal government announced 35 per cent increase in the minimum wage. Prior to the announcement of N70, 000 minimum wage which is expected to take effect from 1st January, 2024, NLC directed state branch of the union to engage and negotiate new wage with state governments. Addressing workers at the Kofar-Mata Sani Abacha stadium, on the occasion of the 2024 workers day, NLC Chairman in the state, Comrade Kabiru Inuwa instead demanded urgent payment of N75 billion backlog of…

A100-level computer science student of Veritas University Abuja identified as Joshua Èjuojo Daniel-Ejigbo has reportedly died while exercising at the campus gymnasium. SaharaReporters gathered that the deceased was exercising when he started foaming in the mouth and subsequently slumped around 9 pm on Tuesday. A source told SaharaReporters that the University called his father to inform him about the incident around 11 pm on Tuesday. Dr. Sanni Bil-hissan who spoke on behalf of the University confirmed the incident to SaharaReporters on Wednesday. However, a human rights lawyer, Mr Deji Adeyanju, who is representing the family told SaharaReporters that the…

An 11-year-old teenager, Iremide Opeifa, has drowned in a swimming pool at the Grand Bank Link Hotels along Idiroko Road in the Sango Ota area of Ogun State. PUNCH Metro learnt that the incident happened on Sunday evening. Our correspondent gathered on Tuesday that Iremide had finished assisting his mother at her shop in the area before he left for the hotel where he drowned in the pool. The younger sister of the deceased’s mother, Kehinde Opeifa, who spoke to our correspondent, alleged that no efforts were made by the hotel to provide any medical care for Iremide before…

As the world celebrates Workers Day, the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio and state governors have appealed to workers to remain steadfast, and make sacrifices that will move the nation forward in the face of the present economic challenges. Senate, Government To Collaborate For Better Welfare, Says Akpabio Akpabio has assured Nigerian workers that the National Assembly and the Executive arm of government, would work collaboratively to give them a living wage and better working conditions. The Senate president gave the assurance in a statement through his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh, to congratulate the workers…

By Edwin Olofu I read with shock and consternation, an article written by Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, spokesperson to Kano state Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf titled: “How Ganduje Hired Fake NGO to Rate Kano Low in an Attempt to Cover his Wasted 8 Years,” published in some online newspaper platforms. From all indications, the said article was supposed to serve as a reply to a story titled: “Kano worst governed, least performing state in Nigeria – Report,” written by Taofeek Lawal and published in Tribune online on April 23, 2024. I sourced for that story; and after carefully…

In anticipation of this year’s Workers’ Day celebration, the Federal Government has officially declared Wednesday, May 1st, 2024, as a public holiday. The announcement was made by Nigeria’s Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, as confirmed by the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Aishetu Ndayako. In a statement released on Tuesday, Aishetu Ndayako reiterated the government’s commitment to recognizing and honoring the contributions of workers across the nation. She quoted the minister emphasizing the values of excellence, efficiency, and equity in the labor sector. The theme for this year’s celebration, centered on ensuring safety and health at work amidst a changing climate,…

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd. has assured Nigerians that the ongoing fuel scarcity and queues will be cleared out by Wednesday, April 31. Mr Olufemi Soneye, Chief Communications Officer, NNPCL, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Lagos. According to Soneye, the company currently has availability of products exceeding 1.5 billion litres, which can last for at least 30 days. “Unfortunately, we experienced a three-day disruption in distribution due to logistical issues, which has since been resolved. “However, as you know, overcoming such disruptions typically requires double the amount of time to return to normal…

Following their arrests and prosecution by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), two notorious drug kingpins, Uwaezuoke Ikenna Christian and Agbo Chidike Prince, will now spend the rest of their lives in jail. The sentencing of the two drug kingpins was disclosed in a statement signed by the spokesperson of the NDLEA, Femi Babafemi. He said that the journey of Uwaezuoke, a 43-year-old businessman to a lifetime in jail began when he was first arrested by NDLEA operatives on 19th March 2022 at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja during the inward clearance of Ethiopian Airlines flight from…

Sierra Leone’s minister of energy resigned on Friday, according to the president’s office, against a backdrop of recent interruptions to the country’s electricity supply. The reasons for Alhadji Kanja Sesay’s resignation were not officially explained, and the energy ministry did not respond to a request for comment from AFP. The ministry has been placed under the direct supervision of President Julius Maada Bio, who will be assisted by two other officials, according to a press release from the presidency sent to AFP on Friday evening. Sesay’s resignation came hours after the government paid a total of $18.5 million to…

By Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa Our attention has been drawn to an article entitled “Kano Worst Governed, Least Performing State in Nigeria – Report,” authored by Taofeek Lawal and featured on Tribune online on April 23, 2024. Taofeek based his narrative on an alleged report by the Centre for Democracy and Human Rights (CEDEHUR), which maliciously portrays Kano State as the most poorly governed and underperforming state in the nation since the inception of the new administration in May 2023. Available records on both the internet and CAC, confirmed that the NGO is not registered and in the…

The Nigerian Army (NA) has taken decisive action following an investigation into an alleged theft incident at the Dangote Refinery premises in Lagos. Corporal Innocent Joseph and Lance Corporal Jacob Gani found themselves at the center of this investigation, which unfolded on April 14th, 2024. Following a collaborative effort between military authorities and the refinery’s management, it was discovered that the two soldiers had reportedly deserted their assigned posts and were found in possession of armored cables without authorization. Consequently, they were charged under section 57, sub-section (1) for “Failure to Perform Military Duties” and under section 114, sub-section…

Tragedy struck as a newborn baby drowned inside a well at Ruguzau in Takai Local Government Area of Kano State. This is contained in a statement signed by the Public Relations Officer of Kano State Fire Service, Alhaji Saminu Abdullahi, on Wednesday in Kano. He said the incident occurred on Tuesday afternoon. ”We received an emergency call at about 02:14 p.m. from one Sabo Ladan that a baby’s body was found floating in a well. “We immediately sent our rescue team to the scene at about 02:18 p.m. On arrival our men found a newborn baby in the well,”…

The management of the Lead British International School, Abuja, has commenced an investigation into a viral video which showed the moment a student was bullied and assaulted by her classmates. It was earlier reported that there was outrage from Nigerians over the video of the female student being bullied by her fellow classmates. In one of the videos, the victim was seen being slapped repeatedly by another female student while asking “Who broke my heart?”. In the second video, the female student was seen being interrogated and slapped repeatedly by her classmate. Meanwhile the video has generated a lot…

An aircraft belonging to Dana Air has skidded off the runway in Lagos State. Details about the incident are still unclear as of the time of filing this report.; however, a source confirmed to our correspondent that no casualties were recorded. Details soon… (CHANNELS)

Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has secured the nomination of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the forthcoming November 16 governorship election, following his declaration as the party’s candidate. Aiyedatiwa clinched the nomination with a resounding victory, amassing a total of 48,569 votes in the primaries. His closest contender, Mayowa Akinfolarin, trailed behind with 15,343 votes, while Chief Olusola Oke secured the third position with 14,865 votes. The announcement was made by the Chairman of the Governorship Primary Election Committee and Governor of Kogi State, Ahmed Ododo. Governor Ododo, reflecting on the competitive nature of the primaries, highlighted…

ON Wednesday, April 17th 2024, the country’s media space was awashed by the news that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) stormed the Abuja residence of former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello to effect an arrest despite a subsisting Order of injunction granted on 9th February 2024 by the High Court of Justice, Lokoja Division in Suit No. HCL/68M/2024 between Alhaji Yahaya Bello v. Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, restraining the Commission either by itself or its agents from harassing, arresting, detaining or prosecuting Bello, pending the hearing and determination of the substantive fundamental rights enforcement action. Moments…

A Federal High Court, in Kano has further directed the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration Agency (NAFDAC) and Pharmaceutical Council of Nigeria (PCN) to comply with the exparte order to maintain the status quo against Kano Patent Medicine Dealers. Subsequently, the court queried the continued occupation of Sabon Gari and Mallam Kato, both premises of the patent medicine dealers by security operatives. The drug dealers under the aegis of Nigeria Association of Patent and Proprietary Medicine Dealers (NAPPMED) dragged NAFDAC, PCN, Nigeria Army, Nigeria Police Force and Nigeria Civil Security Defence and Security Corps to court, seeking…

President Bola Tinubu on Friday approved the appointment of the board members for the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Ajuri Ngelale, the Special Adviser to the President on Media & Publicity, made this known in a statement issued dated Friday, April 19, 2024. The statement listed the newly appointed SEC board members as follow: (1) Mr. Mairiga Aliyu Katuka — Chairman (2) Mr. Emomotimi Agama — Director-General (3) Frana Chukwuogor — Executive Commissioner (Legal and Enforcement) “(4) Mr. Bola Ajomale — Executive Commissioner (Operations) (5) Mrs. Samiya Hassan Usman — Executive Commissioner (Corporate Services). (6) Mr. Lekan Belo –…

The spokesperson of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano, Alhaji Ahmad Aruwa, denied accusing the presidency of fueling the crisis against National Chairman of the party, Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje. Aruwa who was quoted in a short video that went viral on social media pointing accusing finger at some element in the presidency igniting the confusion that led to the purported suspension of Ganduje insisted he was quoted out of contest. The state Publicity Secretary of the party said he has firm loyalty to president Bola Ahmed led Federal Government which accounted to the overwhelming support the president received…