The leadership of the Labour Party (LP) has constituted a disciplinary committee in response to what it describes as the unwarranted and illegal interference by certain members in the party’s affairs. National Chairman of the Labour Party, Julius Abure, inaugurated the committee at the party’s headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday. This move followed a meeting…
The Lagos State Government has announced the commencement of Phase II of its ‘Ounje Eko’ Food Discount Market, set to begin on September 1. This initiative aims to mitigate the impact of rising food prices on residents across the state. The announcement was made by the Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Systems, Abisola Olusanya, during…
The United Bank for Africa (UBA) has announced that the next edition of its Business Series will focus on the theme of building businesses that can survive and thrive across generations. In a statement released on Tuesday, the bank revealed that the event, titled ‘Built to Last: Building Generational Business,’ is scheduled to take place…
Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested a nurse in the Lekki area following the death of a 36-year-old woman, identified only as Abiola. The incident was reported by the deceased’s driver at the Maroko Police Division, according to a statement released on Wednesday by the police spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin. The driver recounted…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Federal Government has initiated plans to engage an external auditor to verify the N2.7 trillion fuel subsidy claim made by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) The unnamed auditor will collaborate with the Office of the Auditor-General of the Federation to determine the actual amount owed by the government to…
Uruguayan footballer Juan Izquierdo, a player for the Nacional club, passed away in Brazil on Tuesday, five days after collapsing from a heart attack during a match against São Paulo, the team announced late Tuesday. The 27-year-old defender collapsed in the 84th minute of the match, which was part of the Copa Libertadores, Latin America’s…
The Executive Director of the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC), Nonye Ayeni, has reported that Nigeria’s total exports for the first half of 2024 reached $2.7 billion, marking a 2.6% increase compared to the same period in 2023. During a meeting in Abuja on Wednesday, Ayeni provided a breakdown of the nation’s export performance, revealing…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) has launched the third edition of its Vision First Programme, focusing on the Ilaje community and surrounding areas in Bariga, Lagos State. This initiative continues NNPC Ltd/SNEPCo Production Sharing Contract (PSC) commitment to improving health and well-being in host communities. In a statement on Wednesday,…
Israel Ogundipe, the founder of Genesis Global Ministry, has made a startling revelation regarding an unsolicited loan offer from a bank. In a recent statement, Ogundipe recounted an interaction with a bank that approached him with a proposal for a N1 billion loan. Ogundipe explained, “A bank contacted me two months ago, offering me a…
