Day: October 6, 2022

Fuel Queues Rock Abuja, NNPC Gives Reason

Aliyu Aliyu

The current queue situation in some parts of Abuja and its environs is as a result of delays in arrival of fuel trucks, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has declared just as queues roxked the Nigeria’s administrator capiral. Platforms Africa reports that thd company said this in a statement by its spokesperson, Garba Deen Muhammad. Here below is the statement PRESS RELEASE* *FUEL QUEUES: DON’T PANIC, WE HAVE ENOUGH SUPPLY IN STOCK* NNPC Ltd wishes to inform the general public that it has sufficient stock of petroleum…

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Nigeria Declares Monday, October 10, Public Holiday

Aliyu Aliyu

Holiday declared to mark Eidul-Maolud, birthday of Prophet Muhammed (S.A.W) – Minister   The Nigerian Government has declared Monday 10th October, 2022 as Public Holiday to mark this year’s Eid-ul-Mawlid Celebration in commemoration of the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him). Platforms Africa reports that the Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, who made this declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, congratulates all Muslims both at home and in the Diaspora for witnessing this year’s occasion. READ ALSO: Why, How Nigeria Dropped To 32nd Spot…

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BREAKING: FG Confirms Dr. Mikhail Akinde As 6th Rector Federal Poly Ilaro

ADEOLA YUSUF

From Clerk to Rector: Grass to grace journey of Akinde, who, as a small boy, was following his late father, a newspaper vendor, to the polytechnic to supply newspapers in early 1980s.   The Nigerian Government has confirmed Dr. Mikhail Akinde as the 6th Rector, Federal Polytechnic Ilaro, Southwest Nigeria. Platforms Africa reports that Akinde got the letter of his appointment from the minister of education, Adamu Adamu, in Abuja. An alumnus of the school, Akinde, until his appointment, was the Dean, School of Management Studies of the Polytechnic. READ…

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Ex-Policeman kills 22 pupils, pregnant teacher, wife, 10 others

ADEOLA YUSUF

A former policeman on Thursday killed 34 people including 22 children in a gun rampage at a daycare centre in Thailand. The ex-cop later shot dead his wife and child at their home in Uthai Sawan, a town 500 km (310 miles) northeast of Bangkok in the province of Nong Bua Lamphu. Thereafter, he turned his weapon on himself, police officials said. The ex-policeman was dismissed from his post last year over drug allegations. READ ALSO: Four Cough Syrups Manufactured In India Responsible For 66 Child Death in Gambia- WHO…

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Four Cough Syrups Manufactured In India Killed 66 Children in Gambia- WHO

Abibat Babalola

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has said four cough syrups that were manufactured in India are responsible for 66 child deaths in The Gambia. This was disclosed in a medical product alert issued on Wednesday by the organisation. According to the organisation, the four syrups “contain unacceptable amounts of diethylene glycol and ethylene glycol as contaminants”. READ ALSO: Singer Teni Gifts Her Mathematics Teacher A Car To Celebrate World Teacher’s Day Casualty As Dangote Cement Gunmen Resist Kogi Govt Closure, Obajana Plant Sealed 3 GIRLS, 2 BOYS: Nigerian Undergraduate Gives…

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Singer Teni Gifts Her Maths Teacher Car To Mark World Teacher’s Day

Abibat Babalola

Singer, Teniola Apata popularly known as Teni has gifted one her former teachers in Apata Memorial High School, Ikeja, Lagos State, a Lexus car in commemoration of the 2022 Teachers Day. READ ALSO: NMDPRA Unveils Regulations On Petroleum Measurement, Industry Safety Casualty As Dangote Cement Gunmen Resist Kogi Govt Closure, Obajana Plant Sealed EKEDC Unveils New Customer Complaint Units Six Professors Jostle As UNILAG Names New VC Friday Singer, Teniola Apata popularly known as Teni has gifted one her former teachers in Apata Memorial High School, Ikeja, Lagos State, a…

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