Новости за 09.06.2023

Chef Hilda Effiong Bassey, popularly known as Hilda Baci, has denied rumours that she charged N25,000 for a personal meet-and-greet and for fans to watch her cook in Abuja. The chef, who rose to prominence after she broke the Guinness World Record for the longest cooking marathon by an individual with a 100-hour record time,

…House moved 131 motions, 93 matters of urgent public importance No fewer than 105 bills were passed into law by the Bauchi State House of Assembly from June 2019 to June 2023. These comprise 55 executive and 50 private/member bills. Also, the lawmakers moved 131 motions, 93 matters of urgent public importance.  The Speaker of

A 45 year-old man, Segun Tawonisere, on Friday, appeared before an Okitipupa Chief Magistrates’ Court in Ondo State for allegedly stealing planks and roofing sheets worth N450,000. The defendant, whose address and occupation were not given, is facing a two-count charge, bordering on felony and stealing. The Police Prosecutor, ASP Zedekiah Orogbemi, told the court

The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Friday, flagged off the dualization of 8.3km Akobo, Ojurin/Odogbo Barracks, Olorunda Abaa Junction in Lagelu Local Government Area, at a cost of N9.6 billion and named it after immediate past Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike. Makinde, who therefore, announced that some property would be affected, assured the affected

A 30-year-old resident of Bandila village in Gulani Local Government Area of Yobe State, Sale Kabo, has been arrested by the Gombe State Police Command for rustling cattle estimated at N7 million. Parading the suspect, the command Public Relations Officer, ASP Mahid Abubakar, said Kabo stole the cattle at Funakaye Local Government Area of the

An Ikeja Magistrates’ Court, on Friday, has remanded three men, Abdullahi Alimi, 44, Oladipupo Fagbe, 43 and Rasaq Alimi, 21, in Kirikiri Correctional Centre, for alleged armed robbery. The Magistrate, Mrs A. Akinyemi, who did not take the pleas of the defendants, ordered that the case file should be sent to the Director of Public

President Bola Tinubu is currently meeting traditional rulers and their representatives from across the country at the State House Conference Centre, Abuja. Friday’s meeting is part of a series of engagements the President is having with key stakeholders across the executive, legislative, business and traditional institutions since he assumed office on May 29. At the

Prof. Adegboyega Fawole of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Ilorin, has corrected the belief that female genital mutilation will reduce sexual libido in women. Fawole stated this on Friday in Ilorin during the 231st Inaugural Lecture of the university entitled: “Reversing Nigerian Women’s Poor Health Indices – Challenges and Prospects.” The don,

The lecturers of the Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo, Ondo State have commenced an industrial action to protest against non-payment of their 13 months’ salary. To this end, the aggrieved lecturers, under the auspices of the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnic, RUGIPO chapter, vowed not to participate in the first semester examinations of the school, coming

President Bola Tinubu has approved the new Electricity Act, which replaces the 2005 Electricity and Power Sector Reform Act. The Electricity Act was first passed in July 2022 in the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari. The new bill seeks to promote private sector investments in the Nigerian power sector and de-monopolise the nation’s electricity

A not-for-profit organisation, Temidayo Oniosun Foundation, donated on Friday an information and communication technology centre worth N15 million to bridge the digital divide between the Oke-Ogun area of Oyo State and the world. The multi-million centre located in Okaka Grammar School, in Itesiwaju Local Government Area of the state, is also envisioned to eradicate digital

A pro-democracy group, the Better Nigeria Movement, has urged the lawmakers in the House of Representatives to choose competent leaders for the 10th National Assembly. In a statement issued in Abuja on Friday and signed by the convener, Saliu Bako, the group also stressed the need for the lawmakers in the All Progressives Congress to

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested 52 suspected internet fraudsters in Ogun State. According to the EFCC, which made this known on Twitter, the individuals were arrested for computer-related fraud by operatives of the Lagos Zonal Command of the antigraft agency. According to the report, the suspects are Olamilekan Jamiu Ayuba, Ogundeyi Oluwaseun

The State Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Anambra State Command, Mr Edwin Osuala, has charged members of Nigerian Hunters and Forest Security Services in Anambra to avail the command of credible information to rid the state of criminals and other miscreants. Osuala, who addressed members of the NHFSS, when they paid

An orderly to a former speaker of the Imo State House of Assembly, Chiji Collins, has been found dead. The victim identified simply as Charles was found dead in a bush in the Oguta Local Government Area of the state a few days ago. Charles, an inspector of police, was kidnapped a few weeks ago

The Falconets, Nigeria’s national under-20 women’s football team, have been drawn to face Burundi in the second round of the 2024 FIFA Under-20 Women’s World Cup qualifiers. The draw was officially conducted by the Confederation of African Football on Thursday in Cairo, Egypt. The draw produced some interesting ties as the pathway to the global

A non-governmental organisation, the Initiative for Youth Awareness on Migration, Immigration Development and Reintegration, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Genoa and Genova consultant training institute to train Nigerian youths in various careers. The group’s objective is to enhance the capacity of Nigerian youth with practical skills to boost the nation’s economy in

A Nigerian women’s rights organisation under the aegis of 100 Women Lobby Group on Thursday called on President Bola Tinubu not to renege on his promise to get enough space for women in appointive positions. The organisation pleaded with the president to take the five Gender Bills, which were rejected by the 9th National Assembly,

The Forum of Commissioners for Finance of Nigeria has called on the Federal Government to ensure that all accruals from the removal of fuel subsidy go to the Federation Account. The outgoing Chairman of the Forum, Mr. David Olofu, made the call at a valedictory session for outgoing State Commissioners for Finance held in Abuja

Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto has assured farmers in the state of his administration’s readiness to collaborate with their association, All Farmers Association of Nigeria in the development of the Agricultural sector in the state. The governor stated this while addressing executive members of the association who paid him a courtesy visit in his

The Lagos State Police Command has paraded eight suspected electric cable vandals, recovering more than 100-metre-long armoured cable from the suspects. This was contained in a statement via the command’s Twitter account, Friday, June 9, 2023. Eight of the suspects, according to the command were arrested at Anthony Village, while one of them was arrested

. Group targets 10 sex workers for empowerment by December A sex worker has urged the government, groups and other individuals that may want to train, empower or assist her to complete her education and find a job which is the only way to take her out of her sex-work profession. The sex worker, who

A House of Representatives member-elect on the platform of the Labour Party, Godwin Ogar, said he never knew that President Bola Tinubu was so intelligent, and he felt so proud listening to a man who is prepared to serve Nigerians. Ogar, who was elected from Isuikwuato/Umunneochi Federal Constituency of Abia State, stated this during an

Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold has named Lionel Messi as his best opponent ever in his professional football career. Trent made this known in an interview with Goal while responding to a question on who his best-ever contender was. Responding to the question, the fullback said: “Messi. I don’t know; he is just the best.” Judging

The West African Examination Council says it has identified 56 rogue website operators involved in examination malpractice since the start of its ongoing West African Senior School Certificate Examination for school candidates. The Head of the National Office of Council, Mr Patrick Areghan, disclosed this on the sidelines of a monitoring exercise he carried out