NNPCL denies “lubricants for petrol claim
The NNPC Retail Limited confirms that its attention has been drawn to a recent video clip on social media, concerning its fuel pump attendant pressuring customers to purchase lubricants as a prerequisite for purchasing fuel. Its Managing Director, Mr Huub Stokman, who made this known on Sunday, said the company had launched an investigation into […]
FG- No compensation for new structures erected along Lagos-Calabar highway
The Minister of Works, David Umahi has warned that the Federal government would not pay compensation for new structures erected along the 700km Lagos-Calabar coastal highway. The Minister, who stressed that erecting new structures with the aim of benefiting from compensation would be disappointed, as nothing of such would be contemplated, however, solicited for the […]
BBNaija’s Daniella breaks her silence after escaping kidnapping attempt
In a video posted to Instagram on June 27, 2024, the reality TV star Daniella thanked the public for showing concern for her safety and their prompt response to her S.O.S. “Hello everyone, I’m making this post to address the last post that I made concerning the near kidnapping experience that I encountered on June 21 […]
Tinubu supports NDLEA in fight against drug abuse
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed support for the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, in its fight against substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking as well as its ramped-up efforts to prevent the Nigerian populace from falling prey to the drug scourge. The President, represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, […]
FG unveils Fibre Forward Strategic Development project
Federal government has unveiled the Fibre Forward Strategic Development project, which aims to extend Nigeria’s fibre-optic backbone by 90,000 kilometres. Speaking at the Development Workshop, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, stated that when completed, the project will position the country as Africa’s third-largest terrestrial fibre-optic infrastructure. Edun, who pledged […]
NELFUND Postpones State Uni. Student Loan Application
The application process for the Student Loan for state institutions has been postponed by 14-days, due to low data submissions. Head of Media at the Nigerian Education Loan Fund, Nasir Ayitogo, in a statement said the decision was necessitated by the failure of several state-owned institutions to upload the required student data and fees information […]
FG bans single-use plastics across parastatals and agencies
The Federal Executive Council has approved the ban of Single-use plastics across all Federal Government parastatals and agencies, to prevent environmental pollution. Briefing newsmen after the FEC meeting presided over by President Bola Tinubu in Abuja, Minister of State for Environment, Ishaq Salako said the ban is to align with climate change policies and to […]
Rangers adopt Green Foot Ladies team
Rangers have concluded plans to partner with Green Foot Ladies in their bid to meet CAF’s requirements to participate in the Champions League next season. It was reported that CAF regulations stipulate that participating clubs should have a female team or adopt an existing female team. The reigning Nigeria Premier Football League champions will provide […]
CHIVIDO 2024: ‘I’d have been among groomsmen if not for Zlatan’ – Portable
Controversial singer Habeeb Okikiola, AKA Portable, has revealed that he got invited to his colleague, Davido’s wedding. He claimed that he would have been among the groomsmen if rapper Zlatan Ibile hadn’t ruined his relationship with the DMW boss. Speaking during an Instagram live session with fans, Portable said, “I was invited for Davido’s wedding. […]
Cholera outbreak claims 53 lives in Nigeria
The death toll from the cholera outbreak in Nigeria has claimed 53 lives as of yesterday, June 24. Director General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, Jide Idris, gave this at a press briefing, saying that the 53 deaths stem from 1,528 suspected cases across 107 Local Government Areas in 31 states. In […]