By Ayomide Otitoju The Kano State Government has alleged that the Federal Government orchestrated the barricade of the palace of the 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, by security operatives on Thursday. The Secretary to the State Government, Abdullahi Baffa Bichi, made the accusation during an interview on a local radio station, expressing shock…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and oil marketers have solidified a partnership to ensure uninterrupted distribution of petroleum products during and after the festive Yuletide season. This was disclosed by Dr. Joseph Obele, National Public Relations Officer of the Petroleum Retail Operators Association of Nigeria (PETROAN), following a meeting on…
By Ayomide Otitoju In preparation for the Christmas and New Year celebrations, the Anambra State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has inaugurated the Tactical Response Hybrid Squad. This specialized unit is tasked with addressing potential security threats across the state during the festive season. Speaking at the State Command Headquarters…
Israel has categorically rejected an Amnesty International report accusing it of committing genocide against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, calling the allegations “entirely false.” “The deplorable and fanatical organisation Amnesty International has once again produced a fabricated report that is entirely false and based on lies,” Israel’s foreign ministry stated on Thursday. The ministry emphasized…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Anambra State, in collaboration with the Federal Mines Officer, has apprehended six individuals, including a Chinese national, for engaging in illegal mining activities in Odele Aguleri, Anambra East Local Government Area. Speaking in Awka on Thursday, December 5, 2024, Commandant Maku Olatunde, the…
By Ayomide Otitoju Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has presented the 2025 Appropriation Bill of N1.05 trillion to the State House of Assembly. The budget, titled “Budget of Hope and Prosperity,” allocates N453.56 billion for recurrent expenditure and N600.98 billion for capital projects. The presentation, presided over by Speaker Rt. Hon. Oludaisi Elemide, also…
German automaker Mercedes-Benz has unveiled an all-electric popemobile for Pope Francis, aligning with the pontiff’s long-standing advocacy for environmental stewardship. The custom-built vehicle was presented on Wednesday at the Vatican by Mercedes-Benz CEO Ola Källenius and a team of engineers who worked on the project. A Sustainable Ride for the PontiffThe new popemobile, a modified…
By Ayomide Otitoju Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has announced plans to pay December salaries and the 13th-month bonus to state workers by December 20, 2024. Speaking during a meeting with leaders of workers’ unions, including the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Otti reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to prioritizing workers’ welfare. “Just like last year,…
By Ayomide Otitoju United Bank for Africa (UBA) has officially welcomed the festive season with its annual Garden Light-Up ceremony, hosted through its corporate social responsibility arm, the UBA Foundation. The event, held at the UBA Foundation gardens on Lagos Marina, featured dazzling lights, festive decorations, fireworks, and live music, creating an atmosphere of celebration…
