By Isaac Aregbesola The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has apprehended five suspected Chinese illegal miners in Ndito-Eka-Iba village, Ibieno Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom. Mr Dele Oyewale, EFCC Spokesperson, said this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. He said the arrests were made by the Special Task Force on Illegal […]
By Emmanuella Anokam The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.), has released estimated prices of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), known as fuel, obtained from the Dangote Refinery in its retail stations nationwide. According to NNPC Ltd., the prices are based on Sept. 2024 pricing. The NNPC Ltd. said it bought fuel from the Dangote […]
By Franca Ofili A psycho-socialist, Dr Dotun Ajiboye, has raised alarm over the increasing prevalence of dementia in Nigeria, stressing the need for early intervention to address the growing public health challenge. Ajiboye told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday that early detection would enable persons with dementia access treatment. According to him, […]
Apology By Sumaila Ogbaje Abuja, Sept. 16, 2024 (NAN) The National Security Adviser (NSA), Malam Nuhu Ribadu, has demanded a retraction of election rigging allegation made against him by the chairperson of Edo chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Anthony Aziegbemi. Aziegbemi had in a statement on Sept. 14, accused the Federal Government of planning […]
By Aminu Garko The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) what it decried the victimisation, intimidation, harassment, and dehumanisation of its members in some public universities. This is contained in a statement issued by Kano Zonal Coordinator of ASUU, Prof. Abdulkadir Mohammad, in Kano on Saturday. He Cited insistences of not following due process and […]
By Nana Musa-Umar The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, says the Dangote Refinery will begin the distribution of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) on Sunday. Edun, who was represented by the Executive Chairman, Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Dr Zacch Adedeji, said this at a news conference in Abuja […]
By Thompson Yamput The police have apprehended four persons in connection to the alleged gruesome murder of a female student of the Federal University Lokoja (FUL). The victim, a 17-year-old 100 Level Student of Biology Department of Federal University Lokoja was allegedly kidnapped and killed by a 21-year-old man. The Police Publc Relations Officer, […]
By Muhammad Nur Tijani The Federal Government, through the Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) project says it will restore about one million hectares of degraded land in Northern Nigeria. Its National Project Coordinator, Mr Abdulhamid Umar, disclosed this during a stakeholders’ engagement on the ‘Development of Strategic Catchment Management Plans in Wetland Zones of […]
By Abujah Racheal The Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has described the death toll from Mpox as unacceptable, calling for urgent action to enhance cross-border surveillance. The Director-General of the centre, Dr Jean Kaseya, expressed concern over the Mpox situation at a news conference on Thursday, noting that in spite of […]
By Martha Agas A development economist, Mohammed Nezifi, has warned that the government will face pressure to increase workers’ wages following the recent hike in petrol prices. In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Abuja, Nezifi stated that the government might face demands for wage increases or subsidies, […]