The outgoing Medical Director of Federal Medical Centre, Ebute Metta, Dr. Adedamola Dada, has revealed that the hospital has been incurring a significant expense of N20 million monthly for electricity, despite receiving only three hours of daily public power supply. This has led to the consumption of 80,000 litres of diesel per month to […]
Governor Babagana Umara Zulum of Borno State has signed two new Executive Orders aimed at tackling environmental degradation and improving public sanitation across the state. The newly signed Executive Order No. 1 of 2024 prohibits the unlawful felling of trees, while Executive Order No. 2 of 2024 mandates strict enforcement of sanitation regulations in both […]
The Federal Government has denied reports that it plans to reintegrate Bilateral Education Agreement (BEA) scholars into Nigerian universities following the cancellation of the BEA Programme. In a statement on Saturday, the Federal Ministry of Education, through its Director, Press and Public Relations, Boriowo Folasade, insisted that there are no such plans in place. […]
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in the North-West zone has unanimously endorsed President Bola Tinubu for a second term in the 2027 presidential election. The endorsement was made during the APC North-West Zone Stakeholders Meeting, held in Kaduna on Saturday. The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abas, moved the motion for […]
The Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN) has stressed the importance of prudent use of tax revenue to encourage voluntary compliance among taxpayers and reduce the cost of tax collection in the country. The 16th President and Chairman of the Council of CITN, Mr. Samuel Agbeluyi, made this statement during the investiture of […]
Crystal Palace has made history by winning the FA Cup for the first time, defeating Manchester City 1-0 in a thrilling final at Wembley. Eberechi Eze’s early strike proved to be the decisive goal, as Palace goalkeeper Dean Henderson made a series of superb saves to deny City and secure the victory. Eze’s goal […]
President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Rome, Italy, to attend the installation mass of Pope Leo XIV, the 267th Bishop of Rome and the new leader of the Roman Catholic Church. The President arrived at the Mario De Bernardo Military Airport on Saturday, where he was received by Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, Minister of State for […]
Lagos Waste Management Authority Seals DONALD’S Restaurant for Illegal Waste Disposal The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has sealed the premises of DONALD’S restaurant, a nightlife establishment in Lekki Phase 1, for illegal waste disposal. The closure follows an incident where a white Ford van traced to the restaurant was caught […]
Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, the presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) in the 2023 general elections, has distanced himself from a statement circulating on social media that allegedly represents his views on Nigeria’s ongoing political realignments. Kwankwaso made the clarification on Saturday via his official X (formerly Twitter) handle, describing the comments […]
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has publicly refuted claims of a feud with the suspended Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, describing him as his “political son”. In a recent interview with BBC Pidgin, Wike emphasized that he cannot fight his son, and that the perceived battle is actually against […]
