Новости за 23.09.2021

The Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Chris Ngige, has frowned at the disparity in payments of foreign and local workers in parts of the country. He criticised states in Nigeria that employed and paid foreigners five times higher than their Nigerian counterparts. Ngige said this when he received the Chairman, Federal Character Commission, Dr…

Chief Executive Officer of Mavin Records, Don Jazzy has unveiled a new artiste, Magixx, into his record label. The music producer took to his verified Instagram page to share a video of the new act while announcing the release of his experimental project. He wrote, “The most exciting times at Mavin is when an artist…

Twitter on Thursday began allowing high-profile users to get tips in bitcoin as the network steps up its wooing of the content creators essential to drawing crowds online. Platforms like TikTok, Instagram and YouTube have built their popularity among young people in large part because of these social media stars. Attracting and keeping creators and…

A former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Kingsley Moghalu, has explained how the apex bank stabilised the naira against the dollar for five years from 2009 to 2014. Moghalu, who was a deputy governor at the apex bank between 2009 and 2014, made this known in a PUNCH Live Interview on Thursday….

A former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Kingsley Moghalu, has narrated how the apex bank stabilised the naira against the dollar for five years from 2009 to 2014. Moghalu, who was a deputy governor at the apex bank between 2009 and 2014, made this known in a PUNCH Live Interview on Thursday….

Obotim Nsit community in Nsit Ibom Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State on Wednesday lamented that the effects of the gas pipeline explosion that occurred in 2016 in the community is still killing people and destroying economic trees and livelihoods. The gas pipeline, which runs through the community from Ukanafun to Calabar, Cross River…

Britain’s Prince Harry and wife Meghan Markle kicked off a trip to New York City with a visit to the “Freedom Tower” and 9/11 Memorial on Thursday. The couple toured the observatory on floors 100 and 102 of the One World Trade Center with New York Governor Kathy Hochul and city Mayor Bill de Blasio. Dressed in…

Legendary musician, King Sunny Ade, has announced plans to bury his late wife and former member of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Risikat Adegeye, next week. Speaking at a media briefing in Lagos on Thursday, KSA told journalists that the remains deceased would be laid to rest next Wednesday, September 29, 2021, after lying…

To avoid the frequent loss of lives on Nigerian roads, the federal government has warned owners of heavy-duty trucks against parking indiscriminately on federal roads across the country. The Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola gave the warning on Tuesday in Lafia while on a one-day working visit to Nasarawa state for the inspection…

Arsene Wenger has criticised the “emotional” response to his controversial proposal to hold the World Cup every two years. Former Arsenal manager Wenger, now working as FIFA’s head of global development, caused dismay in many quarters by suggesting the World Cup should be played more often. The tournament is currently held every four years, with…

The Big Brother Naija Shine Ya Eye housemates participated in a challenge organised by Hawaii soap and Team Papaya emerged victorious in the task. Members of Team Papaya include Emmanuel, Queen, and Saga and they all share N1m as their prize, as announced after their performance. Hawaii task which took place on Thursday, day 61…

Victor Osimhen scored twice as Napoli crushed Sampdoria, 4-0, on Thursday to remain perfect in Serie A and return to the top of the table. Visiting Napoli rode their luck in the first 35 minutes in Genoa. After 11 minutes home goalkeeper Emil Audero was fooled when Osimhen mishit a close range volley and had…

The House of Representatives has called on the Nigerian Agip Oil Company to end leakages of petroleum products from its pipelines. The call was sequel to the unanimous adoption of the motion at the plenary on Thursday titled, ‘Urgent Need to Curb the Oil and Gas Pineline Leakages in the Niger Delta Region.’ The House…

Six communities in the Ife North Local Government Area of Osun State have on Thursday lamented the hardship its residents are exposed to due to a four-month electricity outage. Addressing pressmen on behalf of Ipetumodu, Edunabon, Moro, Yakooyo, Asipa and Akinlalu communities, Mr Sunday Oyebowale, said the lack of electricity had exposed the residents to…

Nigerian movie producer, Samuel Olatunji, popularly known as Bigsam has debunked the idea that successful women in the entertainment industry earn their money through questionable means. The Public Relations expert took to his Instagram page on Thursday to condemn Nollywood Actress, Nnaji Charity, who in her Instagram stories wrote that “been a female celebrity in…

A group under the aegis of Tanagale Intelligentsia Movement has faulted the vote of confidence passed on Gombe State governor, Muhammadu Yahaya, who was recently presented with certificate by the All Progressives Congress stakeholders from southern district. According to a statement issued by the group’s Organising Secretary, Benjamin Dangoma, and Publicity Secretary Yusuf Mela which…

The Nigerian Army has promised to try the officer seen in a viral video assaulting a member of the National Youth Service Corps in accordance with the provisions of the Armed Forces Act.  In the viral video, the commissioned female Army officer identified as Lt. Chika Anele was seen pouring muddy water on a youth…

A follow-up to “Tiger King,” the documentary series that captivated millions around the world in the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic, will be released this year, Netflix said Thursday. The original series followed “Joe Exotic,” a gay, mullet-wearing private zookeeper who ruled over a menagerie of big cats, wacky employees and misfit lovers, but…

The Conference of Nigerian Political Parties has faulted the call by the Peoples Democratic Party seeking the resignation of the Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria, Mr. Godwin Emefiele. The group stated this in a statement titled, “CNPP, political parties disown PDP over call for Emefiele’s sack,” and made available to journalists in Abuja on…

The United States said Thursday that Iran has given no hint that it wants to return to stalled talks over reviving the Iranian nuclear deal. “For now, certainly there’s no indication, positive indication that Iran is prepared to come back… and to try to close down the remaining issues,” a senior US official said. Western…

Popular Nollywood actress, Nkechi Blessing, has lost her mother few days to the latter’s birthday. This was announced by her fellow actress, Toyin Abraham, on Thursday via her verified Instagram page. Sharing a picture of her colleague, Abraham wrote, “We just lost @nkechiblessingsunday mum. Please put us in your prayers.” The news comes days after…

An Algiers court on Thursday sentenced a former presidential candidate and retired general to four years in prison for undermining army morale, the official APS news agency reported. Ali Ghediri had said he would stand in Algeria’s April 2019 election against longtime President Abdelaziz Bouteflika. The ailing autocrat’s decision to seek a fifth mandate led…

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo said for Nigeria to leap economically, she must build a knowledge-based economy such that the human capital can be sold across the globe. The Vice President who stated this at the sixth Kaduna Investment Summit holding in the state capital on Thursday, noted that rather than natural resources, a well developed…

The Southern and Middle-Belt Alliance has advised the Senate “to redeem its already battered image” by using the opportunity of the conference committee on the Electoral Act to vote in favour of electronic transmission of election results. The Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, had on Wednesday, set up a conference committee of the Senate which would…

Winner of the Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria 2021, Oluchi Madubuike, on Thursday said that her victory was as a result of steadfast prayers. Madubuike, who was crowned Miss Nigeria World 2021 on Saturday, took to her Instagram page to appreciate her family and other people who supported her in the journey. According to her,…