Новости за 02.04.2024

Operatives of the Special Military Taskforce in Plateau State have raided some enclaves occupied by bandits in the Wase Local Government Area of the state. It was learnt that during the raid carried out on Monday in the Zurak Compani community, which continued on Tuesday, a total of 18 bandits were feared killed. Sources from

The Kaduna State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has affirmed the suspension of its Women Leader, Maryam Suleiman, who criticised state governor, Senator Uba Sani, over the huge debt inherited from previous administration in the state. The party said the disclosure of the state’s debt profile was commendable and showed the governor’s commitment to

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has reiterated the enforcement of approved guidelines as a condition to enjoy the new retirement age, 65 years old and length of service, 40 years for teachers in the state’s public schools. This is contained in a circular issued by the state Head of Service, Mr. Ayanleye Aina, on Tuesday

The late legendary folk music artiste, Olujimi Solanke, will be laid to rest on Friday, April 5, at a private cemetery. Funeral services will take place at the Methodist Church Nigeria, Ipara-Remo, Ogun State. Solanke, who passed away on Monday, February 5, 2024, at the age of 81, was a multifaceted artist known for his

The Chandigarh Police Crime Branch in India said it busted an international drug syndicate, arrested three foreign nationals, and seized 204.8 grams of crystal methamphetamine popularly known as ice. According to the Times of India on Tuesday, the suspects Frank Nwokeji, Loua, and Jack David llobi Tochukwu are Nigerians residing in New Delhi. Loua had

Transporters and other trade unions in Plateau State under the auspices of Plateau State Joint Transport, Traders and Marketers Association, on Tuesday, announced that there would be a sit-at-home across the state on Wednesday, April 4, 2024. The spokesperson for the group, Abubakar Garba, who disclosed this at a press conference in Jos, the state

The Association of Resident Doctors at the University of Medical Sciences Teaching Hospital, Ondo State, has commenced a 14-day warning strike over the non-payment of seven months’ salaries to their new members. Members of the association, who staged a protest on the premises of the facility on Tuesday, vowed to ground the activities at the

Operatives of the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps have arrested 46 persons in Oshodi Oke and Ile Epo areas of Lagos for crossing the highway without using the pedestrian bridges. The state Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, made this known in a post on his X handle on Tuesday. The caption

Taylor Swift was officially named a member of the three-comma-club Tuesday, as Forbes confirmed rumours estimating her wealth exceeds a billion dollars. Along with her vast songwriting catalog, Swift staged the first billion-dollar tour ever — the ongoing Eras Tour has boosted economies and delighted fans around the world. Swift, 34, also has a significant

The National Vice Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Mr Isaacs Kekemeke, on Tuesday, declared his intention to join the Ondo State governorship race on the platform of the ruling party. He made the declaration a few days before the party’s primary slated for April 20, 2024. No fewer than  15 chieftains of the party

The National Emergency Management Agency has assured Nigerians of its readiness to mitigate the impact of flooding in Nigeria even as the 2024 rainy season approaches. It said this will be achieved through the use of early warning alerts in line with the Seasonal Climate Prediction and public sensitisation on precautionary measures to avert the

Kwara State Governorr, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has commiserated with the traders at Owode Market, Offa, whose shops were razed in the early hours of Tuesday. The governor’s position was contained in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Rafiu Ajakaiye, on Tuesday. The statement read, “Kwara State Governor, AbdulRaman AbdulRazaq, sends his heartfelt condolences to the

Troops of the Nigerian Army, on Tuesday, foiled an attempt by terrorists to kidnap some Christians returning from a church programme in Taraba State. Acting on intelligence, the troops hid themselves and waited for the terrorists to target their victims before moving in. This resulted in a fierce gun battle between the troops and the

A few days before the governorship primary of the All Progressives Congress in Ondo State, the elders of the party, also known as Ondo APC Aborigines, have agreed to support the state governor, Mr Lucky Aiywdatiwa, to be the candidate of the party. The elders, who decided at their meeting held in Akure the state

The immediate past Senior Special Adviser to Governor Dapo Abiodun on Vocational and Technical Education, Prof Joseph Odemuyiwa, is dead. Odemuyiwa, a Professor of Business Education with passion for training people in vocational skills, reportedly died on Tuesday in an accident on his way to Ibadan. The lawmaker representing Remo North State constituency, Dickson Awolaja,

The $20bn worth Dangote Petroleum Refinery has commenced the sale of Automotive Gas Oil, popularly called diesel, to oil marketers nationwide. Dealers and officials of the plant confirmed this on Tuesday, as it was gathered that the refinery commenced diesel sales last week. “They started pumping out diesel to marketers since last week. They also

The Christian Association of Nigeria has demanded a public apology from the Federal Inland Revenue Service over an Easter advert which the Christian body said it deemed offensive. The FIRS, in an X (formerly Twitter) post, #FIRSNigeria, had shared a picture of a Point of Sale machine with the caption, “Jesus paid your debts, not

The Zamfara State Government says it is set to recruit 2,000 teachers for English Language and Science subjects in the state. The state Commissioner for Science and Technology, Wadatau Madawaki, said this in Gusau, the state capital, on Tuesday. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the commissioner spoke at a stakeholders’ meeting on ‘Adolescent

President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday, congratulated the Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III, on his 40th birthday. Tinubu’s congratulatory message is contained in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, titled ‘President Tinubu celebrates His Royal Majesty, Olu of Warri, on birthday.’ Ngelale said,, “The President joins the good

President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday congratulated the Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona Ogbagba II, on the 64th anniversary of his coronation.⁣ ⁣ “President Tinubu extols the revered monarch as a fine personification of integrity, wisdom, and authenticity,” the Presidency said in a statement signed by Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale.⁣

Transcorp Hotels, the listed hospitality subsidiary of Transnational Corporation Plc (Transcorp Group), on Tuesday, said its revenue performance increased to N41.5bn in 2023, showing outstanding performance and setting new profit records. The hospitality company, in a press release on Tuesday announcing its full-year audited results filed with the Nigerian Exchange, said the new revenue record

A speeding driver has reportedly killed one yet-to-be-identified male pedestrian in the early hours of Tuesday, in Ketu, along the Mile 12- Ikorodu Expressway of Lagos State. The driver, who was conveying pepper and some perishable items, was reported to have rammed into two other vehicles and a pedestrian, killing the pedestrian and injuring one

The Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, on Tuesday, said security agencies will go after individuals with fake degree certificates in the country. According to the minister, the individuals will be tracked after the committee inaugurated to investigate the activities of degree mills in the country submits its report. The Federal Ministry of Education had

The House of Representatives Committee on Disabilities has invited the management of a popular food outlet, Kentucky Fried Chicken, over the alleged ill-treatment of Mr Adebola Daniel, son of former Ogun State Governor, Gbenga Daniel and a person living with a disability. The committee’s chairman, Bashiru Ayinla, disclosed this on Tuesday while briefing House of

Natives of the Illushi/Ozigono community of Esan South East Local government area of Edo State have kicked against the appointment of Fidelis Okowele as their traditional ruler. The indigenes alleged that Okowele hails from a neighbouring community, Oria, adding that he has no ancestral link or connection with them. A letter sent to Governor Godwin Obaseki, jointly