The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd), on Friday, paid a condolence visit to Nigeria’s ex-international, Tijjani Babangida, over the tragic loss of his son, Fadil and brother, Ibrahim. The two former Super Eagles’ players were involved in a ghastly road accident which occurred along the Zaria-Kaduna Road on Saturday, May 11, 2024. It would be recalled that, while Fadil and Ibrahim died in the unfortunate incident, Tijjani Babangida and his wife sustained serious injuries and are currently receiving medical attention. During the visit, GCEO NNPC Ltd., Mr. Mele…
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Home Delivery Of Passports To Begin In June – Minister
Nigerian Government has announced that home delivery of passports will commence in June. This development aims to make passport acquisition more convenient for Nigerians, eliminating the need to visit immigration offices. During an inspection of the electronic gates at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport’s new terminal in Abuja, Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo revealed that the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) will initially offer home delivery in Lagos, Port Harcourt, Kano, and Abuja. For Nigerians in the diaspora, the service will first launch in the United States and the United Kingdom,…
Read More‘I Could Destroy Soyinka With Few Words’ – Datti Baba-Ahmed
Former Labour Party Vice Presidential candidate Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed has responded to Nobel Laureate Prof Wole Soyinka’s criticism of Peter Obi, the party’s presidential candidate. Soyinka had stated that Obi’s inability to control his supporters’ online attacks on those with opposing views made him unfit to lead Nigeria. Baba-Ahmed dismissed Soyinka’s comments as an attempted distraction and declined to engage with him further. According to Baba-Ahmed, Soyinka’s behavior is motivated by fear of the positive change Peter Obi would bring to Nigeria. He emphasized that intellect does not grant anyone…
Read MoreKano Gov And Emir Sanusi Meet With Security Chiefs
A meeting is currently underway between Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, and the 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, with top security chiefs in the State. This emergency meeting comes amidst an ongoing dispute within the royal family, which has caused widespread unease and tension throughout Kano State. The meeting is expected to address the escalating situation and find a peaceful resolution to the royal family feud. Details of the meeting’s agenda and outcome are yet to be disclosed as of the time of filing this report. This is…
Read MoreTinubu Arrives Lagos For Flag-Off Of Lagos-Calabar Highway
President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Lagos State ahead of the highly anticipated flag-off of the Lagos-Calabar highway construction project. He was received by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and other top government officials at the Murtala Muhammed Airport. According to the Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, the president is scheduled to officially launch the road’s construction on May 26. Also, President Tinubu is expected to inaugurate several other projects in the state, marking a significant milestone ahead of his first anniversary in office.
Read MoreFootballer Kayode Olanrewaju’s 3 Sons Belong To Wife’s Pastor, DNA Shows
Nigerian footballer, Kayode Olanrewaju, who once played for Manchester City, is dealing with a major personal crisis. It was gathered that Kayode Olanrewaju recently found out that the three children he thought were his are not his biological kids. The DNA result confirmed that his three children; Jason, Jayden and Jamin do not belong to him, causing stirs online. READ ALSO: Man U Defeat Man City 2-1 To Win FA Cup DisCos Remit N188.70Bn To NBET, MO In 3 Months Emir Bayero Vacates Throne, Sanusi Storms Kano Power Minister Makes…
Read MoreMan U Defeat Man City 2-1 To Win FA Cup
Manchester United stunned Manchester City 2-1 in the FA Cup final at Wembley on Saturday, ending City’s dreams of a second straight league and cup double. READ ALSO Kano Police Vow To Obey Court Order Stopping Sanusi’s Reinstatement ICJ Orders Israel To ‘Immediately Halt’ Rafah Offensive DisCos Remit N188.70Bn To NBET, MO In 3 Months Labour Party Suspends National Chairman Abure For Anti-party Activities Alejandro Garnacho put United ahead in the 30th minute and Kobbie Mainoo doubled their lead nine minutes later after a well-worked team move, with Jeremy Doku…
Read MoreKano Police Vow To Obey Court Order Stopping Sanusi’s Reinstatement
The Kano State Police Commissioner, CP Mohammed Usaini Gumel, has insisted that security forces are fully comnplying with the court order of the Federal High Court, which halted the reinstatement of Muhammadu Sanusi as the 16th Emir of Kano. Additionally, the police chief in Kano declared he was unaware of any Kano State government order directing the arrest of the deposed Emir Aminu Ado Bayero, adding that he would not be under any pressure to carry out such an instruction. Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf had directed the CP to arrest…
Read MoreICJ Orders Israel To ‘Immediately Halt’ Rafah Offensive
The top United Nations court on Friday ordered Israel to halt military operations in Rafah “immediately”, a landmark ruling likely to increase mounting international pressure on Israel more than seven months into the Gaza war. The International Court of Justice also ruled Israel must keep open the key Rafah crossing for “unhindered” humanitarian aid and urged the “unconditional” release of hostages taken by Hamas during its October 7 assault. ICJ rulings are legally binding but the court has no concrete means to enforce them. For example, it ordered Russia to…
Read MoreDisCos Remit N188.70Bn To NBET, MO In 3 Months
“Eko Disco number 1, Kaduna Disco number 11,” Here is Who-pays-what List of remittances by 11 DisCos The eleven (11) Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) in Nigeria paid N188.70 billion to the Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading (NBET) Plc and the Market Operator (M0) in the third quarter of 2023. Platforms Africa reports that the payment is 69.88 percent of the total invoices of N270.05 billion issued for electricity purchased from Generation Companies (GenCos) and supplied to electricity consumers in the quarter. This was revealed in the fourth quarter Q3,23, statutory…
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