Peter Obi Urges Federal Government To Fully Support Dangote Refinery By Beluchukwu Nwafor Peter Obi has called on the Federal Government and its agencies to protect and support the Dangote Refinery, warning that failure to do so sends the wrong signals to local investors. In a statement, Obi expressed concern […]
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Building Collapse: Onyeka Proffers Solutions
Building Collapse: Onyeka Proffers Solutions A member of the panel investigating building collapse in anambra state, Prof, Akaolisa Ezeagu, has commended the sterling performance of the Commissioner for Housing in the State, Hon. Pauly Onyeka, which he described as facinating to many professionals in the built environment. Professor Ezeagu made […]
Smith Pioneer Football Academy U-18 Scouting Program To Produce Future National Team Stars
Smith Pioneer Football Academy U-18 Scouting Program To Produce Future National Team Stars By Marvelous Ezenwa The Smith Pioneer Football Academy’s U-18 Scouting Program is currently underway at Awka City Stadium, drawing attention from some of the world’s top football professionals. Among them are FC Barcelona’s esteemed coaches and sports […]
European players and leagues to file complaint with EU Commission over FIFA’s ‘overcrowded calendar’
On Sports In football news, major players’ unions and leagues have lodged a formal complaint with the European Commission against FIFA’s new international match schedule. They argue that FIFA’s decision to introduce an expanded Club World Cup, starting in 2025, infringes on EU competition rules and jeopardizes player health. The […]
Scores arrested in Uganda at banned rally inspired by Kenya protests
On Foreign News In Uganda, dozens of demonstrators have been arrested in Kampala for participating in a banned anti-corruption rally inspired by ongoing protests in Kenya. Police detained protesters who were marching and shouting slogans, citing concerns over national security. President Yoweri Museveni had warned that such demonstrations could destabilize […]
I Was Married To Eight Men, Rescued Chibok Girl Recalls Experience
A rescued Chibok girl, 27-year-old Ihyi Abdul, has revealed she was married to eight men during her captivity by Boko Haram. Abdul, abducted in 2014, also has four children. Speaking at the Operation Hadin Kai Theater Command in Maiduguri, she shared her harrowing experience and mentioned she is currently three […]
Tinubu appeals to Nigerians to shelve protest against hardship
President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigerians to cancel a planned ‘EndBadGovernance’ protest scheduled for next month. Information Minister Mohammed Idris conveyed the President’s appeal after a meeting on Tuesday, asking protesters to await the government’s response to their complaints. The protest, driven by economic hardship and gaining traction on social […]
Akinwumi Adesina Says Dangote’s Investment Should Not Be Undermined By Importers
The president of the African Development Bank Group, Akinwumi Adesina, has defended the Dangote Refinery against accusations of monopolistic practices. In a statement shared by businessman Femi Otedola, Adesina emphasized that monopolies often arise in industries with high entry barriers or capital costs, like large-scale refineries. He argued that Dangote’s […]
House of Representatives Directs The Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission and DISCOs To Reverse Recent Tariff Hike For Band A Customers
The House of Representatives has directed the Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) and distribution companies (DISCOs) to reverse the recent tariff hike for Band A customers. This decision follows a report from the House Committee on Power, which argues that the new rate of N225 per kilowatt is unaffordable for […]
Reps adjust 2024 budget from ₦28.7tn to ₦35.5tn
The House of Representatives has approved an amended 2024 budget, increasing it from ₦28.7 trillion to ₦35.5 trillion. This follows President Bola Tinubu’s request to raise the budget by ₦6.2 trillion. The increased budget will fund critical infrastructure projects and meet further recurrent expenditure needs. In addition, the House passed […]