September 2024 – Page 8

Allow independent marketers to lift petrol, Reps charge NNPC, Dangote refinery

Nigeria's House of Representatives Urges Inclusive Fuel Distribution The House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government to direct the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) and Dangote Refinery…

Jane Chinecherem September 26, 2024

Metro

Nigeria should not be importing food – Edun

Nigeria Aims to Reduce Food Imports, Boost Domestic Production Nigeria's Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, has unveiled plans to drastically reduce food imports and increase domestic agricultural production. Speaking at…

Jane Chinecherem September 26, 2024

Metro

UNICEF harps on immunisation of children against life-threatening diseases, infections

UNICEF Stresses Importance of Child Immunization in Nigeria The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has emphasized the need for every child in Nigeria to be immunized against life-threatening diseases and…

Jane Chinecherem September 26, 2024

Celebrities

‘I regret knowing you’ – Cardi B tells Offset

Cardi B and Offset's Divorce Takes a Messy Turn American rapper Cardi B has expressed regret over knowing her estranged husband, Offset, amidst their messy divorce. The couple's divorce recently…

Jane Chinecherem September 26, 2024

Politics

A’Ibom gov empowers farmers with 12,000 bags of fertilizers, seedlings

Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has launched an initiative to empower farmers across the state's three Senatorial districts. The program includes distributing 12,000 bags of fertilizers and improved…

Jane Chinecherem September 26, 2024

Celebrities

NBA demands probe into N15m bribery scandal involving Bobrisky, EFCC

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has demanded an immediate investigation into the N15 million bribery allegation against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). This comes after Idris Okuneye, popularly…

Jane Chinecherem September 25, 2024

Politics

Edo poll: INEC, security agencies violated Electoral Act – Observer groups

Twenty-five observer groups have expressed concerns over the Edo State governorship election, alleging that the collation of results at some levels didn't comply with the Electoral Act of 2022. While…

Jane Chinecherem September 25, 2024

Business

Sokoto to spend N1.1bn on life jackets, motorised boats

Sokoto State Government has allocated N1.1 billion for life jackets and motorized boats to combat boat mishaps. The decision was made during the state executive council meeting, chaired by Governor…

Jane Chinecherem September 25, 2024

Politics

Opposition parties attack PDP chairman as CROSIEC unveils LG polls timetable

Cross River State's opposition parties have criticized PDP Chairman Venatius Ikem following the release of the local government polls timetable by CROSIEC Chairman Dr. Ekong Edet Boco. Ikem's disagreement with…

Jane Chinecherem September 25, 2024

Metro

Remain in Edo till further notice, IG orders officers

Kano State Government has initiated a 24-hour work schedule to expedite the completion of two interchange bridges in the state capital. The projects, estimated to cost over N2 billion, include…

Jane Chinecherem September 25, 2024