Новости за 12.04.2024

The Narcotics Control Bureau in Goa, India said it has busted a drug syndicate allegedly run by a Nigerian identified as Stanley and his wife, Usha C. Assets worth Rs 1.06 crore linked to the couple have also been frozen as part of the operation. According to Press Trust of India on Thursday, Amit Ghawate,

One of the 16 aspirants jostling for the All Progressives Congress governorship ticket in Ondo State, Olusola Oke, on Friday boasted that he remains confident that the state Governor, Lucky Ayiedatiwa, will hand over the mantle of leadership to him in 2025 after he wins the November 16 governorship election. Oke said this after he

The Eko Electricity Distribution Company says the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has approved the migration of 33 additional feeders to Band A under its franchise area. The feeders are Adeleke Adedoyin, Ajeast, Annex, Army Resettlement, British America Tobacco, CIG, Coker, Dideolu, Droyers, Empire Court, Estate, Etim Inyang, Firro, Freeman, Glover, Heritage, M&K Express, Mega Plaza,

The Lagos State Special Offences Court has granted the embattled former Central Bank Governor, Godwin Emefiele, bail of N50 million after being charged with a 26-count bordering on alleged abuse of office and irregular allocation of $4.5 billion and N2.8 billion respectively. Emefiele was admitted to bail with two sureties in like sum by Justice

The Federal High Court in Lagos, on Friday, sentenced controversial crossdresser, Idris Olarewaju Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, to six months imprisonment without the option of a fine for abusing the naira. Justice Abimbola Awogboro, while sentencing the convict, said the judgment would be a deterrent to others who are found abusing and mutilating the

The Anambra State Police Command said it has recovered the three remaining bodies of the victims of a boat accident that occurred on Wednesday along the coastline of the River Niger. This was as the command urged all water commuters to be safety conscious and avoid behaviour that may jeopardise their safety and that of

Two students of the Federal University Wukari kidnapped two weeks ago have regained their freedom.  The Head, Information and Protocol Unit of the institution, Mrs Ashu Agbu, disclosed this in a WhatsApp message sent to our correspondent on Friday.  “The two students of the Federal University Wukari who were kidnapped regained their freedom last night

It is a Serie A round of 32 match between Napoli and the struggling Frosinone on Sunday afternoon. The defending champions have not been superb this season and are currently playing catch-up for a place in any of next season’s European competitions. Meanwhile, the visitors hope they can beat the drop with seven games to

Our betting expert brings you their Mallorca vs Real Madrid predictions ahead of their Saturday’s head-to-head in La Liga. The visitors aim to continue their impressive unbeaten run, while Mallorca aim to pick themselves up following last weekend’s cup final defeat. Mallorca vs Real Madrid Predictions & Tips Real Madrid to win @ 1.80 with

Newcastle and Tottenham will clash in one of the crucial games at the top end of the Premier League log on Saturday. With just six games to go, the home side need a win to stand any chance of returning to Europe, while the Whites are eager to strengthen their position. This prediction article has

Our football betting expert brings you their Manchester City vs Luton predictions as the teams go head-to-head in the Premier League. City are a point behind both Arsenal and Liverpool in the title race. Pep Guardiola’s side have an inferior goal difference to Arsenal, so racking up goals could be crucial in the closing weeks

Burnley and Brighton will clash in one of the crucial games at the bottom end of the Premier League log on Saturday. With just six games to go, the home side need a win to stand any chance of beating the drop, while the Seagulls are in slight contention for Europe for the second successive

Covenant University has been ranked above the University of Ibadan and the Federal University of Technology, Akure, as the best university in Nigeria for the second time, according to Times Higher Education‘s 2024 rating. Analysis of the latest ranking on Thursday showed that the university based in Ota, Ogun State, is among the top 1,000

Brentford and Sheffield United will clash in the relegation six-pointer in the Premier League. The home side have been drawn into the survival fight and are now desperate for points that will strengthen their position on the Premier League log. This prediction article has predictions and tips across GG, a goal market, and more. Brentford

Gunmen kidnapped a journalist and reporter with Channels Television, Mr Joshua Rogers, at his residence in Rumuosi in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State on Thursday night. Rogers, who covers the Rivers State Government House for his organisation, was reportedly trailed after he closed from work to his residence. The miscreants accosted him before

The Actors Guild of Nigeria has barred actors under its franchise from shooting movies in riverine areas and participating in boat rides, following the tragic boat accident that claimed the life of Nollywood actor, Junior Pope, and four crew members. PUNCH Metro reported that Nollywood actor, Pope Odonwodo, popularly known as Junior Pope, died in

Nigeria’s crude oil production witnessed the second consecutive monthly decline since the beginning of this year, as it dropped to 1.231 million barrels per day in March, the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries stated on Thursday. OPEC disclosed this in its latest Monthly Oil Market Report for April 2024, stating that crude oil production details

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has vowed that more buildings will be demolished to allow for proper cleanup of the Dosunmu market. Sanwo-Olu disclosed this on Thursday when he visited the market, which was gutted by fire on Tuesday. The fire destroyed no fewer than 14 buildings, with four buildings collapsing, according to the

The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control has banned the sale of Turkey-made Dex Luxury Bar Soap. It also called on Nigerians to watch out for the counterfeit of Tandak injection powder made in India. NAFDAC, on its website, said  Dex Luxury Bar Soap does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation,

The Nigerian Navy has announced that it has initiated an investigation into the death of one Richard Onumaegbu, a civilian staff member of the Ministry of Defence assigned to the Laboratory Department of the Nigerian Navy Reference Hospital, Ojo, Lagos State. In a statement signed by Commodore A. A. Adams-Aliu, on behalf of the Chief

Air Peace’s commencement of flights on the London route and the recovery of the local currency have sparked fresh competition on international routes, reports Justice Okamgba Nigeria’s indigenous airline, Air Peace, may face a prolonged market battle with many foreign airlines with decades of experience in the industry following its debut on the Nigeria-London route.

The Federal Government, on Thursday, confirmed that it would pay compensation to all property owners along the path the 700km Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway would be passing through across nine states. The Minister of Works, David Umahi, who said President Bola Tinubu had approved the payment of compensation to all affected property owners, also listed the

Some gunmen on Thursday killed a former President-General, Amansea Development Union in Anambra State, Cajetan Nwokike, Daily Post reports Friday. The assailants reportedly entered Nwokike’s residence while he was performing a “traditional morning prayer of breaking of kola nut” and “shot him point blank on the head,” resulting in his instant death. This was disclosed

As the controversy surrounding the death of the late singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, also known as Mohbad, and the paternity of his son continues to escalate, the Elegushi of the IkateElegushi Kingdom, Lagos State, Oba Saheed Elegushi, has refuted rumours accusing him of being the father of the late singer’s son, Liam Aloba. The monarch, in

The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party during the 2023 elections in Ogun State, Ladi Adebutu, on Thursday, explained why he lost the governorship election to Gov Dapo Abiodun of the All Progressives Congress. Both politicians, Abiodun and Adebutu, are kinsmen from Iperu Remo in the Ikenne Local Government Area of the state. Adebutu