By Collins Yakubu-Hammer The Federal Government has condoled with the families of those who lost their lives in the tragic stampedes that occurred during food distribution exercises in Ibadan, Abuja, and Okija. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, in a statement issued by his Media Assistant, Malam Rabiu Ibrahim on […]
By Philomina Attah The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives in a stampede, and urged for compassion, and improved safety measures for future events. CAN President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh said this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that a […]
By Yunus Yusuf Nigeria Dangote Refinery has partnered with MRS Oil and Gas to sell petrol at ₦935 per liter at retail outlets nationwide. This price reduction follows a decrease in the ex-depot price from ₦970 to ₦899.50 per liter. Mr Anthony Echiejina, Head of Media Communications of Dangote Refinery, disclosed this in a statement […]
By Usman Aliyu The 2024 Edo Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal has adjourned until Jan. 13, hearing of a petition filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) against the victory of Gov. Monday Okpebholo. The petitioners, Dr Asue Ighodalo and the PDP, are challenging the declaration of Okpebholo as the winner of the Sept. 21 poll […]
By Fortune Abang The Nigerian Citizens Association in South Africa (NICASA) has condemned the alleged murder of 37-year-old Nigerian, Mr Julius Chukwunta, by four South Africans. Chukwunta, a native of Aninri Local Government Area in Enugu State, was reportedly attacked on December 7, 2024, while driving to his residence in Midrand Protea Estate. NICASA President-General […]
By Monday Ijeh The Nigeria Police Force has issued a warning against the unorganised distribution of palliatives and funfairs, which have led to stampedes and fatalities among vulnerable citizens. The Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, delivered the warning during a media briefing on Saturday in Abuja. Adejobi explained that the warning came in […]
By Joan Nwagwu The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called on the Federal Government to immediately intervene in the issue of cash scarcity across the country. Mr Joe Ajaero, NLC President said this in a communique he jointly signed with Mr Emmanuel Ugboaja, General Secretary of NLC on Thursday in Abuja. The communique was […]
By Mark Longyen The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has solicited the collaboration of stakeholders in the tourism sector to bolster the sector for economic growth. ECOWAS Commissioner for Economic Affairs and Agriculture, Mrs Massandje Toure-Litse, made this known at a four-day workshop on Thursday in Abuja, aimed at strengthening subregional cooperation and […]
By Philip Yatai The Federal Capital Territory Internal Revenue Service (FCT-IRS) says it will be responsible for the collection of all revenues on behalf of the six area councils of the FCT in 2025. Mr Michael Ango, acting Executive Chairman of the services announced this at the 2024 end of year media briefing in Abuja […]
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Army Council has approved the promotion of 108 senior officers to the ranks of Major-Generals and Brigadier-Generals in recognition of their meritorious service to the nation. The promotion, comprising 35 brigadier-generals to the rank of major-generals and 73 colonels to the rank of brigadier-general respectively, was approved at the council’s […]