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Aviation workers suspend planned protest over 50% deductions
AVIATION workers in Nigeria have postponed their planned protest originally set for September 18, 2024, regarding the 50% deductions from the revenues of aviation agencies. Last week, aviation unions in the country criticized the Federal Government for its refusal to reverse this policy of reducing the internally generated revenues of aviation sector agencies. The affected…
KOGI: NERC approves transfer of electricity regulation
THE Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has issued an order to transition the regulatory oversight of the electricity market in Kogi State from NERC to the Kogi State Electricity Regulatory Commission (KSERC). In a statement released today, the regulator noted that this decision aligns with the amended Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (CFRN)…
FCT: Don’t panic, NGSA allays fears over tremors
THE Nigerian Geological Survey Agency (NGSA) has alleviated concerns regarding the recent earth tremors in the Federal Capital Territory, encouraging residents to remain calm. In a statement, Professor Olusegun Ige, the Director-General of the agency, indicated that NGSA has been monitoring the tremors, which have been assessed as low and not a threat to the…
Rema reveals plans to consistently give back to society
Rema has shared his thoughts on how he plans to use his influence to give back to society in a meaningful way, and no! It does not include rice. During his recent interview on The Breakfast Club, the Hehehe singer opened up about his desire to go beyond the traditional charity methods, such as distributing…
COLOMBIA: Two dead in bombing of military base
At least two soldiers died and 26 were wounded in a bomb attack Tuesday on a military base in Colombia, the army said, blaming left-wing National Liberation Army (ELN) guerrillas who have been in off-and-on peace talks with the government. The ELN has intensified attacks on military targets since August, when it decided not to…
INEC rejects Abure as Labour Party’s national chairman
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has refused to recognise Julius Abure as the National Chairman of Labour Party, despite retaining his name on its website, on the list of political party chairmen. This new revelation is contained in a counter-affidavit filed in the Federal High Court Abuja, in response to Labour Party’s suit, challenging…
UCL: Chukwueze benched as Milan fall to Liverpool, Kane fires four, Mbappe scores
SUPER Eagles star Samuel Chukwueze was left on the bench for 90 minutes last night as his AC Milan side were well beaten 3-1 at San Siro by Liverpool on the opening night of the new-look UEFA Champions League. Liverpool recovered superbly from Saturday’s shock 1-0 home defeat to Nottingham Forest in the Premier…
Carabao Cup: Man United rout Barnsley, Iwobi’s Fulham beaten in historic shootout
MANCHESTER United made it 10 goals in two matches after a 7-0 thrashing of third-tier Barnsley in the Carabao Cup third round last night. In another fixture full of goals of another kind, Fulham, with Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi involved, were knocked out by Preston North End after a record penalty shootout. Despite…
BAUCHI: Nobody can put fire in my state – Gov Mohammed replies Wike
THE Governor of Bauchi State, Bala Mohammed, has addressed FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, stating that no one can disrupt the peace of his state. Speaking today prior to a meeting with the National Working Committee of the party in Bauchi State, Mohammed—who also chairs the PDP Governors’ Forum declared, “No one can ignite conflict in…
Tinubu appoints Amachree as director of energy security
PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has appointed Ojukaye Flag Amachree as the new Director of Energy Security at the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA). The announcement was made by Zakari Mijinyawa, the Head of Strategic Communications at ONSA. He stated that this appointment reflects the government’s dedication to ensuring a stable, sustainable, and secure energy…
MALI: Bamako airport closed as gunmen attack police base
Gunmen attacked a military police base early Tuesday in the Malian capital Bamako where gunfire and explosions were heard and the airport was closed, sources, witnesses and an AFP correspondent said. “This morning armed men attacked at least one military police base in Bamako. They have not been formally identified,” a police source told AFP…
PLATEAU: Troops arrest notorious gunrunners, recover weapons
Troops of Operation Safe Haven have arrested five notorious gunrunners and recovered arms and ammunition in an intelligence-driven operation carried out in Plateau State. A statement by the Military Public Information Officer, Operation Safe Haven, Major Stephen Zhakom on Tuesday, said the feat is in pursuance of one of its core mandate of mopping up illegal…
JAPAN: 95,000 citizens over 100 years – Govt
The number of people in Japan aged 100 or older has hit a record high of more than 95,000 — almost 90 per cent of them women — government data showed Tuesday. The figures further highlight the slow-burning demographic crisis gripping the world’s fourth-biggest economy as its population ages and shrinks. As of September 1,…
Cholera kills seven, 71 hospitalised in Adamawa
Not less than seven persons have died as a result of a cholera outbreak in the Yola North Local Government Area of Adamawa State. A statement by the National Emergency Management Agency in a statement shared on its X.com page on Tuesday, also said a total of 71 others have been hospitalised. The development comes…
UN announces $6m donation to Maiduguri flood victims
THE United Nations has announced the donation of $6m fund in support of the Maiduguri flood victims in Borno State. In a statement today, the Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, Mohammed Fall, said a joint mission comprising UN agencies and NGOs, alongside the Nigeria Red Cross Society, visited the main city of Maiduguri over the weekend.…
No excuses, end banditry, killings – TY Danjuma charges CDS Musa
FORMER Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Gen Theophilus Yakubu Danjuma (retd), has charged military top brass led by the Chief of Defense Staff (CDS), Gen Christopher Musa, to end banditry and killings “as soon as possible”. The octogenarian former army chief gave the charge on Tuesday in Abuja during the presentation of a book titled,…
US rapper Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs arrested
Famous American singer, Sean Combs, professionally called Diddy, has been arrested in New York. He was arrested on Monday night by federal agents in a Manhattan hotel, following a grand jury indictment. Marc Agnifilo, his lawyer, criticized the US Attorney’s Office for pursuing what he considers an unjust prosecution. The lawyer noted that the singer…
EDO: Ighodalo slams N20b suit on Oshiomhole over ‘defamatory comments’
THE candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the September 21 governorship election in Edo State, Dr. Asue Ighodalo has filed a N20 billion defamatory suit against Senator Adams Oshiomhole over comments on Planwell scheme. Ighodalo through his counsel, Ayo Asala (SAN) & Associates, also sought an immediate and unqualified retraction and apology for…
Is the government intolerant of criticism?
THERE is a growing concern in some quarters that the current government of Nigeria is becoming intolerant of criticism. Recent actions by security agencies against those with opposing views are seen as signs of a fascist regime, particularly because the leader comes from a pro-democracy background and has a history of protesting against what he…
ZAMFARA: Bandit leader Bello Turji will be killed very soon, it’s only a matter of time — Gov Lawal
THE Governor of Zamfara State has expressed optimism that the reign of terror led by notorious and wanted bandit leader Bello Turji will soon come to an end. Governor Lawal is confident that Turji will either be captured or eliminated in the near future. “It’s only a matter of time,” the governor stated yesterday during…