The Presidency has urged Nigerians to patronise locally made goods and service to strengthen the nation’s currency, the naira. The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, announced this while addressing reporters at the State House on Friday in Abuja. “One, His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, wants to communicate very…
The incident unfolded with terrifying swiftness around 3 pm on Thursday, amidst the bustling activity of the community market, resulting in a grim tally of casualties. Reports from the scene suggest that it was utter chaos, with approximately 50 residences engulfed in flames, along with several commercial establishments, and a number of automobiles and motorcycles…
In a statement signed by his Special Adviser, Ismaila Isah, said the governor during the visit, briefed President Tinubu on the security situation in Kogi State, including efforts by his administration to consistently improve on the security architecture, to enhance performance in securing lives and property in all parts of the state. The governor also…
Brazilian judges have ruled to uphold former AC Milan and Brazil striker Robinho’s rape conviction, adding that he must serve his nine-year prison sentence in Brazil. The trial in Brazil’s Superior Court of Justice (STJ), the country’s top court for nonconstitutional matters, had a majority rule that Italy’s decision was valid in Brazil. A Milan…
The Kenya Medical Practitioners Pharmacists and Dentists Union said they went on strike to demand comprehensive medical cover for the doctors and because the government has yet to post 1,200 medical interns. Leaders of the union say 4,000 doctors are taking part in the strike despite a labor court order asking the union to put…
A Spanish court has decided to release ex-Brazil and Barcelona footballer Dani Alves if he pays a bail of 1 million euros ($1.1m) and hands over his passports while awaiting the appeal of his conviction for raping a woman in Barcelona. The court issued the ruling on Wednesday.Alves, 40, was convicted in February and sentenced…
Governor Alex Otti of Abia State formally commissioned the 30-kilometer Arochukwu-Ndiokereke-Okobo-Ozuabam Road for rehabilitation on Wednesday. In a speech at the ceremony held at Amuvi, Arochukwu Local Government Area, Otti said that the project indicated the government’s commitment to improving the living conditions of the citizens. He said that the state government was intentional about…
Illegally selling or manufacturing vapes in Australia could spell up to seven years in jail under new legislation proposed Thursday, as authorities moved to toughen rules outlawing the fast-growing habit. The new rules would allow access to pharmacy-sold therapeutic vapes, notably for people quitting smoking, but those for other uses would be banned. Health Minister,…
The Governor of Nasarawa State, Abdullahi Sule, has distributed 5,000 bags of rice and N5,000 cash each to students of tertiary institutions at the College of Education Akwanga in the state. This was disclosed in a brief statement on the governor’s verified Facebook page on Wednesday. The statement noted that Sule extended the gesture as…
