Senate probes Bayelsa explosion
The Senate has constituted an ad hoc committee to investigate the recent explosion near the Gbarain-Ubie gas processing facility in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. This followed the adoption of a motion at plenary on Wednesday on the need for urgent action on massive explosion close to Gbarain-Ubie gas processing facility in Yenagoa, Bayelsa by Sen. Benson […]
Misinformation responsible for low uptake of HPV vaccine – UNICEF
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has attributed low uptake of the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccines to misinformation. Mrs Aderonke Akinola-Akinwole, Social and Behaviour Change Specialist, UNICEF, said this on Wednesday at a two-day media dialogue organised for journalists in Lagos. Akinola-Akinwole said that misinformation and disinformation have continued to militate against the success […]
Plateau attack: Mutfwang vows to safeguard citizens
Gov. Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has condemned the recent attack on Zurak community of Wase Local Government Area of the state and vowed to safeguard lives and property of its citizens. This is contained in a statement by his Director of Press and Public Affairs, Mr Gyang Bere, on Wednesday in Jos. According to […]
Court remands man, 46, over alleged killing of 70-year-old man
An Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court in Ibadan, on Wednesday, remanded a 46-year-old man, Mutiu Balogun, in a correctional facility over alleged killing of a 70-year-old man. Balogun, whose address was not provided, was charged with murder. The Magistrate, Mrs Olasinmibo Sanusi-Zubair, did not take the plea of the defendant for want of jurisdiction. Sanusi-Zubair directed the […]
Olukoya, Esho to build Africa’s first Musical Museum and Empire The General Overseer of the Mountain of Fire and Miracles (MFM), Dr. DK Olukoya is to team up with renown music archivist and founder of Evergreen Music Chief Femi Esho, to build what has been described as Africa’s first music museum and empire. The project, […]
TECNO partners Tiwa Savage on ‘Water and Garri’ Premiere
By Patrick Aigbokhan The recent premiere of the highly anticipated film, ‘Water and Garri’ was nothing short of a star-studded affair. Its compelling storyline and stellar performances captured audiences. Held at the Livesport Event Center, the event drew A-list celebrities, industry insiders, and eager fans, all eager to witness the cinematic spectacle unfold. One of […]
Rivers Assembly screens, confirms eight commissioner designates
The Victor Oko-Jumbo-led faction of the Rivers State House of Assembly, on Tuesday screened and confirmed eight nominees for possible appointment as commissioners in the state. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the screening took place at the temporary legislative chambers located within the state Government House. The Oko-Jumbo-led three-member legislature is loyal […]
MPC rate hike will hurt real sector investment, CPPE boss declares
The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has expressed concerns about the rate hikes by the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Dr Muda Yusuf, CEO of CPPE said this in a statement on Tuesday in Lagos, while responding to the outcome of the MPC meeting, held Monday […]
Tinubu mourns victims of Kano mosque fire incident
President Bola Tinubu has sent his condolences to the Government and people of Kano State over the fire incident that led to the death of some worshippers at a mosque at Larabar Abasawa in Gezawa Local Government Area of the state. The President in a statement by his Media Adviser, Ajuri Ngelale, condemned the act […]
NCC begins enquiry to review guidelines for telecoms industry
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has begun a public enquiry on the review of three key guidelines/regulatory instruments for the telecoms industry. The Executive Vice-Chairman (EVC) of the NCC, Dr Aminu Maida, said this on Tuesday while meeting with all Mobile Networks Operators (MNOs) and other stakeholders in the telecoms industry in Abuja. Maida said […]
