Новости за 09.02.2024

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Friday, disclosed the state is set to disburse N3.1bn to about 1,000 retirees who have served the state tirelessly under the Contributory Pension Scheme. The governor made this known via his X handle, adding that the sacrifices of the retirees “have not gone unnoticed.” He wrote, “I’m happy to

Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun and his Ondo State counterpart, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, were among dignitaries who gathered at Abeokuta on Friday to bid farewell to Major General Ekundayo Opaleye (retd.) one-time military administrator of old Ondo State. Also, the former governor of Ogun State,  Ibikunle Amosun was present at the ceremony. Opaleye, aged 77 died

The Ilobu community in Osun State has opted out of a Conflict Resolution Committee recently established by Governor Ademola Adeleke to work towards amicable resolution of issues leading to clashes among communities in Irepodun and Orolu Local Government Areas of the state. The community made its decision to withdraw from the committee known in a

Thai authorities apprehended two Nigerian men and a Thai woman in Phuket’s Thalang district, for their alleged involvement in a romance scam.     According to foreign news outlet, Phuket Express, on Friday, the raid, conducted on the night of February 8, 2024, at a residence in the Phatcharee Thalang housing estate, led to the

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, on Friday, declared that it would deduct N10,505,286,072 from the annual allowed revenues of the 11 power distribution companies during the next tariff review as part of sanctions over their non-compliance with the capping of estimated bills for unmetered customers. NERC disclosed this in a notice obtained in Abuja, stressing

Not less than four persons were reported dead while watching the Nigeria vs South Africa semi-final match. While one of those confirmed dead was reportedly hypertensive, the cause of death remains undetermined for others. The Super Eagles of Nigeria will again battle the Elephants of Ivory Coast in the final of the ongoing African Cup

The Nigerian Senate has criticised international oil companies for not investing in the petrochemical industry. The Chairman, Senate Committee on Local Content, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, said the committee would invite the international oil companies on the need to invest in petrochemicals. Petrochemicals refer to a wide range of other products made from petroleum, including plastics, fabrics,

The Christian Association of Nigerians in the 19 Northern States and Abuja, on Friday, expressed concern over the prevailing harsh economy, declaring that the suffering in the country is becoming unbearable to ordinary Nigerians. Besides, the organisation noted that of grave concern was the increasing security challenges as well. This is coming on the heels

The Central Bank of Nigeria has stated that its efforts were beginning to yield results to ease the economic situation in the country. The governor of the apex bank, Olayemi Cardoso, made this known on Friday when he appeared alongside the economic team before the Senate Committee on Finance, Banking, Insurance, and Financial Institutions. The

Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Enoh, has urged Nigerians to support the Super Eagles as they gear up for the Africa Cup of Nations final against hosts Ivory Coast in Ebimpe on Sunday. The minister in a press statement he signed and released dated February 8 emphasised the unifying power of sports, noting that

Ivory Coast forward Sebastian Haller has vowed to revenge their loss to Nigeria in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations group stage, AFCON final. The Super Eagles of Nigeria will battle the Elephants of Ivory Coast in the final of the ongoing African Cup of Nations in Abidjan on Sunday. William Troost-Ekong’s second-half penalty gave

The National Union of Pensioners has said that retirees in some states receive as low as N450, N500, and N1,000 as a monthly pension. The union president, Godwin Abumisi, stated this during a press briefing in Abuja on Thursday. He lamented the economic downturn in the country, noting that many of its members are experiencing

A former President of the Nigeria Medical Association, Prof Dayo Faduyile, has said he would be the candidate of the All Progressives Congress for governorship coming up in November this year. As the primary of the party would be held in April, Faduyile said he was prepared to change the fortune of the state when

The Nigeria Customs Service on Friday said it had arrested three men for alleged illegal export of elephant tusks to Asia. The men were arrested at different locations in Lagos between January 25, 2024, and February 4 and 6, 2024, for allegedly facilitating the sale and export of five pieces of elephant tusk, weighing 25.35kg,

Students of the Federal University of Technology Akure, Ondo State, on Friday, protested what they described as incessant robbery attacks against them off the campus of the institution. The protesters, who were singing various solidarity songs, barricaded the busy Akure -Ilesa Road, causing gridlock on the expressway. The students said they staged a protest to

A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has granted bail to the suspended Dean of the Faculty of Law, University of Calabar, Prof. Cyril Ndifon.  His lawyer, Sunny Anyanwu, who was arraigned with him by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, was also granted bail.  The professor and his lawyer are currently

The Central Bank of Nigeria, in its recently revised consumer protection framework, has mandated financial service providers to comply with minimum standards in their advertising and promotional materials. One of the requirements is that FSPs should not make reference to unaudited financial statements in their sales promotion. Unaudited financial statements are financial reports that have

A set of kidnappers and gunrunners responsible for terrorising different states have been neutralised by officers of the Nigeria Police Force on Thursday. The Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, disclosed this in a statement on Friday. The statement read, “The FID-IRT of the Nigeria Police Force has recorded yet another feat in the

Finland’s flagship airline, Finnair has announced that it will start asking passengers to weigh themselves and their carry-on baggage before takeoff. The airline stated that the weigh-ins are “voluntary and anonymous” and will help to ensure the airline does not exceed the set maximum weight for a safe take-off. The airline disclosed this in a

Two students of Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja have died after inhaling fumes from a power generating set placed close to the window of their apartment overnight. The state Police Public Relations Officer, SP William Ovye Aya, confirmed this in a telephone interview with our correspondent on Thursday. Aya disclosed that the deceased were identified as

The National Association of Nigerian Students has warned South Africans to stop threatening the Super Eagles goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali. Nwabali showcased his prowess during the clash against the Bafana Bafana of South Africa, making crucial saves during regulation time and stopping two penalties during the shootout. Former Super Eagles international, Idah Peterside, revealed on Channels

The Convener of Concerned Nigerians, Deji Adeyanju, has urged President Bola Tinubu to reinstate the suspended National Social Investment Programmes to tackle rising hunger, economic hardship and food insecurity in the country. Tinubu had in January suspended all administered programmes by the National Social Investment Programme Agency over alleged financial malfeasance by its Chief Executive

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Our betting expert has prepared Nottingham Forest vs Newcastle predictions as the teams aim to get their Premier League campaigns back on track. We look at the GG, corners and player to be carded markets. Nottingham Forest vs Newcastle Predictions & Tips GG & over 2.5 goals @ 1.91 Bet9ja Newcastle to win @ 2.02