Fresh petrol queues have emerged at the various stations in the Federal Capital Territory FCT, Abuja, nation’s capital. Long queues of anxious motorists were observed at the various fuel stations on the International Airport Road, on Tuesday. Some of the motorists said they have been making attempts to buy the product since the weekend, claiming…
The organisers of the planned #EndBadGovernance protest scheduled to start from Thursday, August 1, have advised the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun, to ensure he control street hoodlums and thugs rather than bother about the protesters. ‘Focus on thugs, ours will be peaceful’, one of the leaders of the protest organisers, A human…
Chairman of INEC, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, on Tuesday, disclosed that only 56 organisations have uploaded details of 894 observers for the Edo State Governorship election, representing 33.6% of the expected 2,660 observers. Speaking at a press conference in Abuja, Yakubu who said the deadline for uploading is Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at 6 pm, emphasised…
The renowned Nigerian singer, songwriter, and actress Onyeka Onwenu passed away on Tuesday shortly after performing at a birthday party in Lagos. The celebrated music icon collapsed at the Reddington Hospital in Lagos after falling ill during a private function. According to sources close to the family, Onwenu was attending a friend’s birthday party when…
Telecoms giant, MTN, has shut all its stores and service centres across Nigeria. This was coming on the heels of an outrage by some of its subscribers across the country after the network provider barred their lines on Sunday. In a viral video on social media Monday, a mob is seen destroying a barricade fence…
The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) is set to introduce a “learn to work” scheme in Nigerian campuses in collaboration with industry partners, providing employment opportunities for students while they study. The scheme aims to link qualified students with global industries, guaranteeing employment upon graduation. Speaking in Abuja with NANS delegates, TETFund’s Executive Secretary, Arc….
Every day, approximately 3,500 people succumb to the devastating effects of Hepatitis, with the majority of deaths caused by hepatitis B and C infections. As the world marks Hepatitis Day this year, our Correspondent Korede Abdullah in this write up brings to public awareness salient facts about this killer disease. And, the need to avoid…
Amidst the planned protest slated for August 1 to 10, the Federal Government will commence the distribution of grains nationwide to cushion the effects of the economic hardship in Nigeria. This was made known on Monday by the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security Senator Abubakar Kyari on his verified X handle (formerly known as…
The Nigerian Defence Headquarters has refuted a report and clarified the air concerning a report claiming that the draft Harmonised Terms and Conditions of Service (HTACOS) for military officers is causing tension in the Services as many are planning to leave the service due to unfavourable terms contained in the draft document. Denying the report…
Some residents of Osun State, whose mobile lines were barred by a network provider, MTN, on Monday said they paid as much as N2,000 to unbar their lines. The affected subscribers told some journalists, who moved around Osogbo, the Osun State capital, monitoring the situation. The journalists also observed that many telecommunications retailers partnering with…
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