Zamfara State Government has confirmed the death of 40 persons following a boat mishap in Gummi Local Government Area of the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that a boat carrying more than 40 persons on Sunday capsized in the Bakin Kasuwa River of Uban Dawaki community....
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By OLA MODUPE , Lagos – Dangote Refinery has debunked report of selling petrol to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) at N898 per litre. A spokesman for the refinery, Anthony Chiejina in a statement late Sunday described the claim by the NNPCL as “misleading and mischievous”. He...
The Federal Government has hailed the commencement of petroleum product lifting from the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals, describing it as a significant step towards national industrialisation and self-sufficiency in refining. Mr Anthony Chiejina, Head, of Communications, Dangote Group, in a statement, said that trucks from the Nigerian National...
By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos – A total of 250 persons living with disabilities in Plateau State have received complimentary eye care services, courtesy of a collaboration between the Plateau State Government, Sight Savers International, and the Health and Developmental Support Programme. The two-day initiative, which wrapped up on Sunday,...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – The Confluence University of Science and Technology (CUSTECH), Osara, has commenced its 2024/2025 admission into all 50 programmes approved by the National Universities Commission (NUC). Registrar of the university, Mrs Olufunke Hudson, announced in a statement that the courses, which are domiciled in the...
The Kano State Government has donated N100 million to victims of the recent floods in Borno. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), reports that the cheque was presented by information commissioner, Baba Halilu Dantiye, and his humanitarian affairs and poverty eradication counterpart, Hajiya Amina Sani, on behalf of Governor...
Benjamin Olufemi, known as Ben, and Chizoba Chigbo, housemates of the ongoing Big Brother Naija reality show, “No Loose Guard” season, have been evicted from the show. This was announced by Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, the host of the show on Sunday, during the eviction night. The duo who were in...
President Bola Tinubu says the Federal Government will support the government and people of Borno following the floods that have ravaged parts of the state. The President, who was received in Maiduguri on Monday by Gov. Babagana Zulum, expressed sadness over the massive losses caused by the flooding. The...
A businessman, Chief Barth Nwibe, has declared his intention to run in the 2025 Anambra governorship election under the platform of the Labour Party. Nwibe made the declaration on Sunday when he addressed political stakeholders in Anambra Central Senatorial District in Awka Etiti, Idemili South Local Government Area. The...
As Mpox continues to devastate countries, especially in Africa, the WHO Africa Region says African countries are capable of diagnosing Mpox, thereby making for early detection. Dr Abdou Gueye, Regional Emergency Director, World Health Organisation Africa Region (WHO AFRO), made the assertion in a virtual interview with the News...
The following are the results of Match Day 1 fixtures in the 2024/2025 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), played on Sunday and dates of the remaining fixtures: Akwa United FC 1-1 Abia Warriors FC Bayelsa United FC 1-1 Kano Pillars FC Katsina United FC 1-1 Bendel Insurance FC Niger...
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has advised governments at all levels to prioritise the needs of citizens by allocating resources to projects and programmes that directly impact Nigerian welfare. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, made this statement in Abuja on Sunday, to commemorate the birth of the...
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja- The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested five suspected Chinese illegal miners in Ndito-Eka-Iba village, Ibieno Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom. EFCC Spokesperson, Mr Dele Oyewale, said this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. He said the arrests were made by...
Benue State Government says it has prepared camps for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) across the 18 local government areas in the state in case of flooding. The Technical Committee on Flood Disaster Preparedness, Mitigation and Response team took the decision during their meeting on Sunday in Makurdi. The News...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja- President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Nigerian Muslims on this year’s commemoration of the Maulud Nabiy, the birthday of Prophet Muhammad. Tinubu urged Muslims to use the period for deep reflection and remembrance of the Holy Prophet’s exemplary conduct and noble teachings. Mr Bayo Onanuga, the...
Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has donated N100 million to the Borno Government for victims of the Alau Dam flood disaster. Atiku announced the donation on Sunday during a sympathy visit to Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno in Maiduguri. Atiku prayed for the souls of those who lost their...
The NDLEA has arrested an Ibadan-based businesswoman, Adebola Adewunmi and an auto parts dealer, Arinze Ora over alleged attempts to export consignments of opioids and cocaine to the UK and Congo Brazzaville respectively. The NDLEA spokesman, Mr Femi Babafemi said this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. Babafemi...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – In fulfillment of its statutory role of providing Military Aid to Civil Authority (MACA), the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has commenced airlift missions to transport relief materials to victims of the recent flood disaster affecting Maiduguri and its surrounding communities. These materials, donated by...
The Nigerian Army has condemned the torture of an ex-soldier, retired Cpl. Toriola Adewale, by members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). The Director, Army Public Relations, Maj.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. Nwachukwu said the video of the torture was...
By EMMANUEL BENSON, Jos – A serene Christmas Eve morning in the village of Fat Makada, Bokkos Local Government Area (LGA) of Plateau State, was shattered by a horrific attack that claimed lives, destroyed homes, and displaced countless families. The coordinated assault, carried out by gunmen dressed in camouflage...