Новости за 07.01.2024

The Federal Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Saudi Arabia in a move to solidify seamless Hajj in 2024. The MoU was signed in Jeddah on Sunday in the presence of Nigeria’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Yusuf Tuggar, and the acting Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, Jalal

The Borno Government on Sunday reaffirmed its ban on illegal mining and warned defaulters of the dire consequences. The state Commissioner for Information and Internal Security, Prof. Usman Tar, in a statement on Sunday in Maiduguri, enjoined the public to adhere strictly to the ban. “The military and security agencies are requested to be vigilant

The fashion industry is a major component of African economies, with enormous growth and development potential. The industry has various advantages, such as employment creation, export prospects, and economic growth. However, substantial obstacles exist, such as a lack of access to funding, limited infrastructure, and fierce competition. Starting a fashion business in Africa needs careful planning,

In Nigeria, the waste collection industry is critical to addressing growing environmental concerns and supporting sustainable waste management methods. Waste, sometimes known as “garbage” is the term used to describe abandoned materials, substances, or by-products that are no longer valuable or intended for further use. With increased urbanization and industrialization, the volume of trash generated has increased dramatically,

A former commissioner for information in Edo state, Prince Kassim Afegbua, has expressed his confidence in securing the All Progressives Congress ticket for the 2024 governorship election in the state. He made this known in an interview with Arise News on Sunday, where he said he was not bothered by the activities of the ruling

The Kogi Government has Stated its readiness to unveil a new Ohinoyi of Ebiraland out of the 70 contestants screened by a committee to succeed the late Dr Ado Ibrahim. This was made known by the Secretary of Ebiraland Traditional Council, Alhaja Yunusa Sule, while speaking with newsmen in Lokoja, the state capital on Sunday.

The Lagos State Truck and Cargo Operators Committee has strongly condemned the repeated attacks on truck drivers in Lagos State by hoodlums, citing instances of unwarranted extortion and assault. The committee raised concerns following a recent attack on a truck driver along the Mile 2 – Oshodi express road, resulting in the hospitalization of the

Zanzibar hopes to raise the bar for African hospitality by constructing a seven-star hotel. According to a Tanzanian publication, The Citizen, this is also part of its aim to strengthen tourism, its core sector. The hotel will be constructed on a tiny island. The Montuli would be the name of the ambitious seven-star deluxe hotel,

The National Vice Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, South-South, Chief Victor Giadom, has called on the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Chief Nyesom Wike, to join the ruling party. This is as Giadom officially welcomed 27 members of the Rivers State House of Assembly who defected from the Peoples Democratic Party to

The Presidency has refuted the allegations that President Bola Tinubu gave cash to the National Assembly members as palliatives to the people in their constituencies and senatorial districts during the festive period. In a statement issued on Sunday by the Special Assistant to the President on Social Media, Dada Olusegun, he clarified that the President

Liverpool survived an Arsenal barrage to steal a place in the FA Cup fourth round in dramatic fashion as a pair of late goals sealed their gritty 2-0 win on Sunday. While Kevin De Bruyne’s long-awaited return for Manchester City in the holders’ 5-0 rout of Huddersfield was a memorable moment on Sunday, it was

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has disclosed that he has no regrets making Siminalayi Fubara the governor of Rivers State. Wike, who said he and some leaders of the state picked and worked for Fubara’s emergence as the governor noted that the decision was taken to ensure the unity of the

Belgian playmaker, Kelvin De Bruyne set football fans buzzing following his return to football after a four-month absence. The Manchester City midfielder until Sunday has not played for City since August after undergoing hamstring surgery. The 32-year-old player was introduced in the 57th minute after replacing Jack Grealish in Manchester City’s third-round game in the

President Bola Tinubu on Sunday directed a thorough and comprehensive inquiry into the alleged misappropriation of N585 million in the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, led by Betta Edu. “In light of recent events, the President has directed that a thorough and comprehensive investigation be conducted to ascertain the accuracy and validity of

President Bola Tinubu on Sunday directed a thorough and comprehensive inquiry into the alleged misappropriation of N585m in the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu. “In light of recent events, the President has directed that a thorough and comprehensive investigation be conducted to ascertain the accuracy and validity of the reported details,”

The Peoples Democratic Party has charged President Bola Tinubu to immediately sack and prosecute the embattled Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Betta Edu over the alleged money laundering. The PUNCH reports that Edu, came under heavy criticism last week after a memo surfaced where she directed the Accountant-General of the Federation, Oluwatoyin Madein, to transfer N585

Jurgen Klopp has hailed Liverpool’s fighting spirit as they kept fired-up Arsenal at bay to seal a 2-0 win in the FA Cup third round on Sunday. Klopp’s side had to survive a sustained Arsenal assault at the Emirates Stadium before two goals in the closing stages gave them a hard-fought success. Arsenal’s Jakub Kiwior

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai killed several terrorists in operations conducted between January 2 and 6 in different areas of Borno State. During the operations conducted near Sambisa Forest, terrorists were said to be moving objects suspected to be arms and ammunition to the area. A statement on Sunday by the Nigerian Air Force Director

Nigerian lady, Olaki Jasmine Loveth, popularly known on X as Mummy Zee or Debbie, has gathered a lot of fame following her post on X about how she gets up as early as 4.50 am to cook food for her husband after he disclosed to her that his female colleague brought two spoons with her

A former governor of Edo State and leader of the All Progressives Congress, Adams Oshiomhole, has said that party members will determine the governorship flagbearer in this year’s election. The acting chairman of the party, Jaret Tenebe, who stated this at the weekend, also noted that Oshiomhole’s position, which is also that of the party,

Napoli plunged deeper into crisis on Sunday after crashing to a 3-0 defeat at Torino which ended with fiery protests from fans and humiliation for the troubled Serie A champions. Furious supporters launched flares onto the pitch at the Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino during the latest embarrassing loss which left Napoli languishing in ninth place.

Former Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, on Sunday stated that the PDP G5 group will support President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027 saying the group has no regret for supporting the president in the last poll The former governor made this known on Sunday at a luncheon hosted by the Minister of the Federal

Teachers in Plateau State on Sunday suspended their planned strike billed to commence on Monday. It was learnt that their decision to suspend the strike was reached on Sunday during a meeting with the 17 Local Government chairmen in the state and the representatives of labour unions, which was held in Jos, the state capital,

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has inaugurated two road projects in Iwo, facilitated by the office of the Deputy Minority Leader of the Senate, Dr Lere Oyewumi. Speaking at the commissioning of the projects located at Oriolowo/Agbele Compound and Adediti/Paku in Iwo, Adeleke who was represented by his deputy, Kola Adewusi, commended the efforts of

A new report has revealed vast differences in gasoline costs across the world, with Nigeria ranked 22nd in the cheapest petrol price category globally. The report titled ‘Global Petrol Prices, Octane-95, January 1, 2024’, as posted on their website, also revealed some countries paying over 100 times more for petrol. “The average price of gasoline around