Police arraign three over alleged N15m fraud
The police on Tuesday, charged three people before an Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court, Ibadan, over alleged N15 million fraud. The defendants are: Nathaniel Olaniyan, 45; Ayowale Olakanmi,48; and Andrew Ojo,40. They are standing trial on charges bordering on conspiracy, obtaining money under false pretence, stealing and malicious damage. They each, however pleaded not guilty to […]
Yusuf advocates inclusive social protection to tackle poverty
Gov. Abba Yusuf of Kano State has called for comprehensive and innovative approaches to social protection as a strategy to reduce multidimensional poverty in Nigeria’s Northwest region. He made the call on Tuesday in Kano at the North-west Policy Dialogue on Reducing Multidimensional Poverty Through Scaled Social Protection Systems and Innovative Financing organized by […]
Ondo seeks support, calls for unity against terrorism
The Ondo State Government has announced its support for the nationwide #UniteAgainstTerror campaign, calling on all Nigerians to rise above political, ethnic, and religious differences in a collective effort to combat terrorism and other forms of violent crimes threatening the nation’s peace and stability. The campaign mobilization comes in […]
How Mourinho accidentally became football’s most successful election campaign
By Jude Dike The Special One never asked to become football’s most successful election campaign. It just happened. By the time the ballots were counted in Madrid on Sunday night, a troubling question was echoing across European football. How many elections is one man allowed to win without actually […]
Shettima, Oyedele highlight Lagos’ economic leadership role
Vice-President Kashim Shettima on Monday highlighted Lagos’ role in Nigeria’s economy, saying the state remains a major driver of investment, innovation and economic growth. Shettima who stated this on Monday while delivering the keynote address on behalf of President Bola Tinubu at the Invest Lagos 3.0 Summit in Lagos said the state contributes about […]
Heat wave: Water vendors make brisk business
Retailers of sachet water are recording high sales in Dutse, Jigawa State, amid increased demand for chilled water caused by the heat wave. A check by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), in Dutse on Monday, showed that prices of sachet water had shot up by about 25 per cent due to increase patronage […]
SAHCO seeks deeper Nigeria-UAE aviation partnerships
Skyway Aviation Handling Company Plc (SAHCO) has said it is exploring stronger trade facilitation between Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The company is also seeking strategic partnerships with leading Middle Eastern airlines to boost connectivity and commerce. This is contained in a statement issued by SAHCO’s Head of Corporate Communications, Mrs Vanessa […]
Tinubu vows to defeat terrorism, hails security personnel
President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s resolve to defeat terrorism, declaring that Nigeria will neither succumb to fear nor allow criminal elements to define its identity. The president made the declaration on Monday in a message of appreciation to members of the Armed Forces and other security agencies. He commended their courage, sacrifice […]
IATA urges ECOWAS member-states on 25% reduction in aviation taxes
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has urged Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) members to implement the proposed 25 per cent reduction in aviation taxes and charges. IATA’s Regional Vice President for Africa and the Middle East, Mr Kamil Al-Awadhi, gave the advice at the IATA 82nd Annual General Meeting on Monday […]
WAEC warns schools, supervisors against extortion
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has warned schools and supervisors against extorting candidates through unauthorised charges, describing the practice as unethical and illegal. The council said this in a statement on Monday by its Public Affairs Department, signed by Mrs Moyosola Adesina, Head of Public Affairs, WAEC, Yaba. WAEC said reports revealed instances […]
