The Titanic tourist submersible that vanished on a trip to the 112-year-old shipwreck at the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean is believed to have run out of oxygen with authorities still pushing forward with the search operation, according to New York Post, OceanGate Expeditions, which operates the Titan sub and has its CEO Stockton Rush…
The United States Coast Guard on Thursday said that a “debris field” has been discovered in the Titanic wreck search area. According to BBC, the US Coast Guard said, “Experts within the unified command are evaluating the information.” Fears of the oxygen supply on the vessel running out have led rescuers to conduct a frantic…
Muslim faithful are groaning over the geometric increase in the price of rams as 2023 Id-el-Kabir draws near. This development might force the worshippers to celebrate the festival on a low key. A market survey conducted at the popular Bodija, Oranyan, Ojoo and other roadside markets in Ibadan shows the prices of ram depending on…
Recently, the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu signed into law the 2023 Electricity Act and there after appointed Special Advisers on different portfolios.In the bid to strengthen service delivery in the Power sector, the Special Adviser to the President on Energy, paid a courtesy visit to the Ministry. Speaking at…
The Osun State Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health, Dr. Isiaka Adekunle has urged media practitioners in the State to intensify efforts in sensitizing members of the public through rigorous campaign and creation of more awareness on the usage of free insecticide treated nets (ITN) to prevent malaria bites in Osun. The Permanent Secretary stated this…
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has partnered with the Market Traders Association of Nigeria (MATAN) to collect and remit Value Added Tax (VAT) to the FIRS from the country’s markets, especially in the informal sector. This was confirmed in a press statement issued on Thursday and signed by Special Assistant to the Executive Chairman,…
Gov. Ademola Adeleke attends the Funeral Mass Service in Honour of Late High Chief (Engr) Raymond Dokpesi at Agenebode, Edo State
The Debt Management Office (DMO) has issued a warning to the Federal Government (FG) against additional borrowing, citing that 73.5% of this year’s revenue will be used to service debt. According to the DMO, this high Debt Service-to-Revenue ratio is unsustainable and poses a threat to debt sustainability. The DMO recommended that the FG focus…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has asked the government to shelve plans aimed at increasing electricity tariffs in the country. In a statement by its president, Comrade Joe Ajaero, the NLC said the plan to increase electricity tariff by 40 come July 1st, is both insensitive and callous and reflects an organised indifference to the…
The President’s Special Adviser on Special Duties, Communications and Strategy said such proposal has not been brought before the President. President Bola Tinubu has not approved salary review for elected politicians and judicial officers, his media aide, Dele Alake has said. In a statement on Thursday, Alake, the Special Adviser on Special Duties, Communications and…
