Новости за 08.02.2024

President Bola Tinubu has directed the mandatory recitation of the National Pledge after the National Anthem at every official and public engagement. The new directive is to “ensure absolute respect for the national symbols, strengthen allegiance and fidelity to country, and to preserve Nigeria’s ethos and defining character,” the presidency revealed Thursday night in a

Osun State House of Assembly has recalled the caretaker chairman of Ede South Local Government, Mr Lukman Afolabi, suspended for misconduct. Afolabi is a chairman of one of the two local government areas within Ede town, where the governor, Ademola Adeleke, hails from. A statement signed by Olamide Tiamiyu, the Chief Press Secretary to the

The interconnect debt dispute between MTN Nigeria Communications Plc and Globacom Limited has been resolved. The Nigerian Communications Commission disclosed this on Thursday in a statement signed by the Director, Public Affairs Department, Reuben Muoka. This development between both firms occurred within the 21-day grace period the NCC gave Glo in January. 61.54 million mobile

The Peoples Democratic Party congratulated the Super Eagles for defeating the Bafana Bafana of South Africa on Wednesday night to qualify for the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Cote d’Ivoire. In the previous match, the Nigerian Super Eagles defeated South Africa’s Bafana Bafana 4-2 on penalties to advance to the African

Reports indicate that there have been multiple fatalities in the recent clashes between rival fraternities in Ilesa, Osun State, with as many as six people reportedly killed. According to security sources, the killings took place in different locations in Ilesa and Osu towns between late Tuesday and Wednesday evening. The state police command’s spokesperson, Yemisi

A suspected female kidnapper was apprehended by troops from the 93 Battalion under the 6 Brigade of the Nigerian Army in Taraba as she was attempting to collect ransom for an abducted victim. The suspect, Janet Igohia, 31, was said to be arrested after picking up N 1.5m. This was contained in a statement by

Kano residents on Thursday evening took to the streets in protest against the high cost of food items and other essential commodities. The protesters who were said to have staged the protest around Kurna, Rigiyar Lemu and Bachirawa areas along the popular Katsina Road, lamented that the economic situation was getting worse daily. Speaking on

The draw for the 2024-25 UEFA Nations League was held Thursday evening in Paris, France. As reported by Sky Sports, Leagues A, B and C each have four groups of four teams, while League D has two groups of three teams. According to the draw, the first set of matches will be held from September

The International Football Association Board said it is set to introduce a blue card in professional football as part of sin-bin trials, The Daily Mail reports. This will make it the first new colour of card widely used in 50 years. The use of red and yellow cards in football began in 1970. It was

The apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has advised President Bola Tinubu to consult distinguished economists to help rectify and reconstruct the nation’s economy. The group stated that by utilising the  expertise of economists such as former  Minister of Finance and current Director-Genereal, World Trade Organisation, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala; economic policy expert, Dr. Oby Ezekwesili;

As a temporary response to the nation’s growing food crisis and the rising cost of commodities, President Bola Tinubu has ordered the immediate release of more than 102,000 metric tons of various grain types from the National Food Reserve and the Rice Millers Association of Nigeria. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris,

Fourteen Abuja-bound travellers who were kidnapped last Friday in Kogi State have regained their freedom. The victims who were traveling in two buses belonging to God is Good Motors and ABC Transport were kidnapped last Friday at Inyenle, Ogugu in the Olamaboro Local Government Area of the state. The driver of the GIG vehicle was

The House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has promised to hold security agencies accountable for every penny allocated to them to tackle the security challenges facing the country. This is just as the House assured Nigerians across all walks of life of its readiness to address the challenges of hunger, inflation and general hardship currently bedeviling

The Indigenous People of Biafra, on Thursday, rejected the further court trial of its leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. The group said it was standing on the ruling by the Appeal Court in Abuja, on October 13, 2022, which discharged and acquitted Kanu of all the charges against him by the Federal Government. The PUNCH reports

Nigerian Muslims under the aegis of the Jama’atu Nasril Islam, on Thursday, urged President Bola Tinubu against treating the economic hardship on Nigerians with levity. The JNI led by the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar lll, who is also the spiritual leader of Nigerian Muslims stated that Nigerians are hungry. Earlier in the week,

  President Bola Tinubu has encouraged Nigerians to maintain a positive outlook on the country. Tinubu stressed that optimism about the country will eventually lead to success. The President said this in his speech during the launch of the 3,112 housing units under the Renewed Hope Cites initiative in the Federal Capital Territory. Tinubu, making

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has called on security agencies to diligently investigate allegations leveled against the Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, Femi Gbajabiamila. The speaker gave the charge on Thursday while addressing a press conference on the state of the nation. Gbajabiamila has been at the centre of

The Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria, on Wednesday, announced revised guidelines and requirements for individuals applying for certificate verification with foreign nursing boards/councils. Applicants are now required by the council to have at least two years of post-qualification experience from the date of issuance of their permanent practising licence. The revised guidelines for verification

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited on Thursday said it was not planning to increase the cost of Premium Motor Spirit, known as petrol. The NNPCL in a statement by its Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Olufemi Soneye, urged Nigerians against panic buying of petrol. The statement read, “NNPC Ltd. urges Nigerians to disregard unfounded rumours

Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, who plays for Chippa United in South Africa, has reportedly received threats from South African fans following his standout performance against the country. The South African fans reportedly warned him against returning to his club after the AFCON. Former Super Eagles international Idah Peterside revealed the threats while speaking on

Lawmakers in the House of Representatives have urged the Federal Ministry of Education to implement global standards in turning around the country’s education sector. This is as the lawmakers urged the Federal Government to promote and implement policies to enhance inclusive education. The lawmakers while making this call during Thursday’s plenary adopted a bill titled,

The Delta State Government on Thursday approved N15.7 billion for the construction of Phase 3 of flood control measures in Warri/Effurun and its environs in Warri South and Uvwie Local Government Areas of the state. Briefing journalists on the outcome of the State Executive Council meeting presided over by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, the State Commissioner

The Kano Public Complaint and Anti-Corruption Commission, has threatened to seize hoarded goods and prosecute perpetrators. The chairman of the commission, Muhyi  Rimingade, made the threat on Thursday while briefing newsmen on the hike in prices of goods across the nation. According to him, the agency would not hesitate to seize hoarded goods as well

The ruling All Progressives Congress has sworn in a seven-man committee to oversee the screening of the 12 governorship aspirants who bought the N50m nomination forms to participate in the February 17 primary election in Edo State. The inauguration ceremony, which took place on Thursday at the national headquarters of the APC in Abuja by

The Lagos State Government on Thursday pledged total support for Delta State in its quest for waste management best practices. The Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, stated this at Alausa when he played host to a team from Delta State led by the Commissioner for the Environment, Mr Jamani Ejiro that