August 2024 – Page 18 – Breaking News

Military, LASTMA clash over planned closure of Lagos road

A standoff between Lagos Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) officials and military personnel has occurred over the planned closure of Adeniji to Falomo Road for rehabilitation. The Federal Controller of Works…

Jane Chinecherem August 18, 2024

Metro

Fire guts Anambra spare parts market

A fire outbreak occurred at the Mgbuka Obosi Old Motor Spare Parts Market in Anambra State, gutting several shops. The incident happened on Saturday night, primarily affecting three shops, including…

Jane Chinecherem August 18, 2024

Business

NNPC denies owing foreign oil traders $6.8bn

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has denied owing international oil traders $6.8 billion. NNPC's Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Olufemi Soneye, responded to allegations against the state-owned energy firm,…

Jane Chinecherem August 18, 2024

Politics

Obasanjo blames Nigeria’s underdevelopment stagnation on selfish leaders

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has attributed Nigeria's stagnation to selfish leadership lacking relevant knowledge. He made this statement while attending the Leadership Empowerment International Conference in Abeokuta, Ogun State. Obasanjo…

Jane Chinecherem August 18, 2024

Politics

Obono-Obla berates PDP over reaction to CROSIEC appointment

Para: Okoi Obono-Obla, a former presidential aide, has criticized the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for objecting to the recent appointments to the Cross River State Independent Electoral Commission (CROSIEC). The…

Jane Chinecherem August 18, 2024

Metro

Gov Otu signs Executive Order to protect host communities of mineral resources against exploitations

Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has signed Executive Order No. 1 of 2024 to protect host communities of mineral resources from exploitation, insecurity, and unauthorized infiltration. The order…

Jane Chinecherem August 18, 2024

Politics

Kano gov denies awarding medical supply contract to 44 LGAs

Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf has denied any involvement in a recent contract awarded for the supply of drugs to 44 Local Government Councils in the state. In a statement…

Jane Chinecherem August 18, 2024

Politics

Tinubu slashes Nigeria’s delegation to UN General Assembly

President Bola Tinubu has directed a reduction in Nigeria's delegation to the 79th UN General Assembly in New York, USA, this September. The decision aims to cut costs and ensure…

Jane Chinecherem August 18, 2024

Metro

Police confirm abduction of three Enugu college students

The Enugu State Police Command has confirmed the kidnapping of three students from the State College of Health Technology in Oji-River. The incident occurred on Wednesday evening when gunmen, suspected…

Jane Chinecherem August 18, 2024

Politics

Presidential jets: Ex-Ogun govs unite against Chinese company, tag firm scammer

Two former governors of Ogun State, Ibikunle Amosun and Gbenga Daniel, have joined forces to support the Federal Government's efforts to recover national assets seized by a French court due…

Jane Chinecherem August 18, 2024