Many motorists, commuters, and stakeholders have expressed mixed reactions to the Federal Government’s announcement of a 30-day petrol discount at the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd. (NNPCL) filling stations.
Novak Djokovic went down in straight sets to Hubert Hurkacz on Friday, exiting the Shanghai Masters in his first match after memorably winning the China Open this week.
Barcelona captain Raphinha will miss the club’s next two matches after picking up a hamstring issue while playing for Brazil, coach Hansi Flick confirmed on Friday.
South Africa’s Department of Home Affairs has withdrawn a directive allowing asylum applications following anti-migrant protests that turned violent in Johannesburg and Durban.
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has extended its N66 per litre petrol discount across its retail outlets nationwide until October 31, insisting that the initiative does not amount to a restoration of petroleum subsidy. The company said the discount, initially introduced on October 1 to commemorate Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary, was intended […]
By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta Former Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, has described the death of renowned communication scholar, veteran journalist and former Lagos State Commissioner for Education, Professor Idowu Akanbi Sobowale, as a great loss to Nigeria’s media and academic communities and the nation at large. Amosun, in a condolence message said the late […]
The Court of Appeal in Abuja on Friday deferred until October 13 the hearing of two separate appeals seeking to nullify a judgment that ordered the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) to pay N100 million in damages for defaming two officials of the Department of State Services (DSS).
By Peter Duru, Makurdi A four-year-old boy and two others have been killed in an attack by suspected armed herdsmen on Omulonye community in Ugboju District of Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State. Several other residents reportedly sustained injuries in the attack, which forced residents to flee their homes and seek refuge in neighbouring […]
Paul Ibe, media adviser to former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, has criticised the Federal Government’s 30-day petrol price reduction initiative, arguing that it would not provide adequate relief to Nigerians because of the limited reach of NNPC retail outlets. Ibe, who disclosed this in a post on his X handle on Friday, said the government should […]
Children of Drivers and Fishermen Association, CODAFA, has faulted an allegation by Mujahid Dokubo-Asari involving the Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III, and the family of the late Captain Hosa Okunbo, describing it as absurd. CODAFA described the allegation as a calculated attempt to divert attention and inflame ethnic tensions. President of CODAFA, Romeo Diden, […]
Patience has worked with U.S. Congress members to address insecurity and human rights abuses in Nigeria. Also led a delegation to educate students at the U.S. War College
The move placed the IGP at the centre of one of the country’s most consequential policing debates, how to bring policing closer to communities while maintaining national standards and accountability.
Thirty weeks pregnant and home alone, she felt what she thought was labour pain and dialled UK a emergency number. In less than three minutes, she said, four medics were at her door
Donald Duke is asking voters to reconsider an old proposition: that competence, institutional discipline and performance should matter more than political loyalty
By Juliet Umeh Nigerian retailers preparing for Black Friday may lose ready-to-buy customers if their Google listings carry outdated opening hours, unanswered phone numbers or old product photographs. Google’s Director for East and West Africa, Olumide Balogun, gave the warning as Nigeria prepare for Black Friday and December festive shopping season. Black Friday falls on […]
By Islamiyyah Adekanbi Some Nigerians are increasingly turning to cheaper smartphones as rising phone prices and reduced purchasing power make expensive devices harder to afford, according to interviews with phone dealers and users.A phone salesman in Ikeja with two years’ experience, Majiyagbe Tunmise, said he had noticed more customers choosing cheaper devices because of their […]
By Prince Osuagwu, Hi-Tech Editor A group of tech-savvy youths under the aegis of Rentcom, has promised to plug the housing deficit in Nigeria with homes run mainly by technology.The young lads say they were worried by the lack of quality accommodation for professionals, particularly in Lagos and therefore launched a project to develop 1,000 […]
…Says mobile broadband covers 90% of Nigerians, only 27% own smartphones…Seeks long-term naira funding for telecoms infrastructure By Juliet Umeh The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, has warned that rising data demand is putting pressure on Nigeria’s networks and called for greater investment in digital infrastructure.In a communiqué issued on Sunday after the Nigeria Digital Connectivity […]
The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) has given the Federal Government a 14-day ultimatum to pay outstanding salary arrears.
By Elizabeth Osayande History has been made at Fountain University, Osogbo, with the appointment of Dr. Raheemat Adefolake Adeniran as the institution’s first Professor of Mass Communication. A product of the Lagos State University School of Communication, Prof. Adeniran also made history as the first Professor in the College of Management and Social Sciences, where […]
However, JAMB said the emergence of stronger identity authentication and biometric verification systems had enabled it to review the policy without compromising the integrity of candidates’ records.
By Aniche Chiamaka The Micro Small and Medium Enterprises Institute of Management and Professional Studies, MIMPS, Nigeria, has honoured 58 Distinguished Fellows during their last executive workshop and fellowship investiture held recently at the University of Lagos, Akoka. The Registrar of the Institute, Dr Okeoma Alphonsus, admonished the newly-inducted Fellows that they were honoured not […]
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