–Sells at N1,300 per litre in black market FIVE days into the ongoing acute petrol scarcity in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, the NNPC Limited, on Monday, attributed the supply shortage to logistics challenges and flooding in the coastal part of the country. Queues had resurfaced at filling stations in Abuja and its environs last…
Former Liverpool FC midfielder Thiago Alcantara has announced his retirement from professional football. The decision marks the end of a distinguished career filled with numerous accolades and memorable moments. Thiago’s journey in football began in the youth ranks of Barcelona, where he first broke into the senior team during the 2010-11 season, a campaign that…
A Rivers State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has issued an Exparte Order of Interim Injunction barring the Chief Judge of the State and the Clerk of the State House of Assembly from dealing with the Martins Amaewhule’s led State Assembly. The order issued by Justice Jumbo Stephen also prevented the duo from dealing…
If you, a man, were bitten by a snake as you slept, what would your first reaction be? To scream? Dive out of bed? Run? Santosh Lohar had a different reaction and bit the snake to death in retaliation. The 35-year-old from Panduka, Kharkhand in India, had been sleeping when the reptile attacked him. This…
In commemoration of Hijrah 1446 AH, the First Lady of Osun state, Titilola Adeleke on Monday felicitate with Muslim faithfuls across the globe and Osun state especially, on the start of New Islamic Lunar Calendar. This was contained in her congratulatory message on Muharram 1st signalling the start of a fresh Hijrah 1446 calendar. She…
The Honourable Nasir Isa-Kwarra, Chairman of the National Population Commission (NPC), emphasised the urgency for Nigeria to conduct its National Population and Housing Census to align with the 2020 round of censuses. Speaking at the NPC headquarters in Abuja during the 2024 World Population Day commemoration themed ‘Embracing the Power of Inclusive Data Towards a…
A man has climbed a 120ft mast in Abuja to protest against the socio-economic hardship in the country. The yet-to-be-identified man climbed the broadcast tower belonging to a media house in the Kamtape Hill area of Abuja on Monday. He called on Nigerians to join him in the protest over the hardship in the country….
The Federal Government has announced the suspension of duties, tariffs, and taxes on some essential food items imported through land and sea borders. The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, made this known during a press briefing at the National Press Centre, Abuja on Monday. Kyari disclosed that the listed food items, which…
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Monday, presented staff of office and instrument of office to the newly crowned Elempe of Tapa, Oba Titiloye Oyekanmi. The event took place at the Elempale Community High School in the town. Makinde, who was represented by his Deputy, Bayo Lawal, emphasized the importance of Elempe’s role in promoting…
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Monday in Abuja revealed that a total of 106, 604 reported human rights abuses were recorded in the month of June alone. The rights abuses comprised 1,667 children abandonment and killing of 19 security personnel during the period. Executive Secretary of the NHRC, Dr. Tony Ojukwu (SAN) who…
