Fuel Scarcity: Man Buys Petrol With Polyethene Bag
A man seen buying Petroleum Motor Spirit, PMS, also known as Petrol using polyethene bag
Russia May Sanction Nigeria – Don
A Former Director-General, Nigerian Institute of International Affairs, Professor Bola Akinteriwa says the Russian government may take a sanctionary measure against Nigeria. Professor Akinteriwa stated this in Lagos, during a Seminar entitled: Russia-Ukraine War and the imperatives of a new global order, organized by the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs.…
Chile Swears In Youngest President, Gabriel Boric
36 year-old Gabriel Boric has been sworn in as Chile’s youngest-ever President. Gabriel Boric is a former student activist and has taken the mantle of leadership as the South American nation is undergoing an important political and social transition. At the Congress building in the port city of Valparaiso, Boric…
Obasanjo Throws Support For Igbo Presidency
Former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo says he is supporting an Igbo Presidency in 2023. Chief Obasanjo stated this while receiving a 2023 Presidential aspirant, Mao Ohuabunwa in Abeokuta. He explained that it was time for reconciliation in Nigeria by supporting a president from the Southeast region to emerge in 2023.…
Actress Books Space With Funeral Ground Over Incurable Disease
A Nollywood actress, Kemi Afolabi, says she has an ‘incurable’ ailment, disclosing that she has been diagnosed with lupus. Lupus is an inflammatory disease caused when the immune system attacks its own tissues. It can affect the joints, skin, kidneys, blood cells, brain, heart and lungs. Speaking during an interview,…
Youths Threaten Protest Over Section 84(14) Of Electoral Act
The National Youth Council of Nigeria, NYCN, has called on the National Assembly to put legislative machineries in place and expunge the controversial Clause of Section 84, Sub-section 14 in the Electoral Act as advised by President Muhammadu Buhari. The President of the Council, Comrade Solomon Adodo made the call…
Scanners At Borders To Become Operational – Customs
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) says the new scanners to the ports and border points are set to become operational, scanning 400 containers daily. Addressing stakeholders in Lagos, during a sensitisation meeting held with port stakeholders ahead of the commencement of container scanning at the ports, the Assistant Comptroller General…
FG Extends Operators Licenses In Free Trade Zones
The Federal Government has announced a five-year extension for the validity of operators’ licenses in free trade zones across the country. The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Niyi Adebayo, stated this during a Forum organized by the Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority, NEPZA with the Theme: “Streamlining free zone…
Ondo State Honours Women With Trailblazer Awards
Wife of Ondo State Governor, Mrs Betty Anyanwu -Akeredolu has resolved to continue to lead the campaign against every bias and Barrier towards the female gender. Mrs Anyanwu – Akeredolu made the assertion while speaking at the international women’s day celebration organised by her office in collaboration with the state…
NGOs in Kebbi State Condemns Recent Killings
A coalition of Non-governmental Organizations in Kebbi State has condemned the recent killing of vigilante and soldiers by bandits in Zuru and Kanya village in the state. Garba Abubakar Fakai of the Area Youth and Women Association for Good Governace, made the condemnation in Birnin Kebbi, said that, following a…