Month: September 2024

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Background

National

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT EXPLAINS WHY NLC LEADER WAS ARRESTED.

The Presidency has explained that one of the reasons for the arrest of president of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Joe Ajaero, at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, by officials of the Department of State Services, DSS, was his refusal to comply to an invitation from security operatives.  The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, who revealed this yesterday in a lengthy statement while […]

todaySeptember 11, 2024

National

PRESIDENCY SAYS FUEL SUBSIDY REMOVAL DESIGNED TO PROVIDE RESOURCES FOR INFRASTRUCTURE 

President Bola Tinubu stated that the removal of the petrol subsidy in May 2023 was intended to release resources for investment in critical infrastructure. Tinubu, made the remark yesterday when he declared open the 17th Annual Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria, CIBN Banking and Finance Conference held in Abuja, describing this year’s theme for the CIBN Conference, ‘Accelerating Economic Growth and Development: The State of Play and the Way […]

todaySeptember 11, 2024

National

NLC PRESIDENT, JOE AJAERO, RELEASED FROM DSS CUSTODY

The President of Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Joe Ajaero, has been released on administrative bail by the Department of State Services, DSS. Ajaero, who confirmed his release to journalists said the DSS  allowed him to go home aroundpast 11pm last night after being grilled for about 15 hours since his arrest around 7am at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. He explained that some police officers also came around to grill him at […]

todaySeptember 10, 2024 1

News

HAALAND’S LATE STRIKE EARNS NORWAY A WIN OVER AUSTRIA.

Manchester City forward, Erling Haaland scored a late winner for Norway's 2-1 win against Austria in the Nations League.  The League B Group 3 match appeared to be heading for a draw, but Haaland, who has already scored seven goals for Manchester City this season, displayed impressive strength and composure to control a ball into the box and then score. Arsenal captain, Martin Odegaard limped off as he went down […]

todaySeptember 10, 2024

Entertainment

COMING TO AMERICA ACTOR, EARL JONES, DIES AT 93.

A Grammy winning Hollywood actor who starred in several movies including Coming to America, James Earl Jones, has died at the age of 93. His family agent, Barry McPherson announced that Jones died yesterday morning surrounded by his family.    Jones starred in dozens of films including, Field of Dreams, Conan the Barbarian and starred as King Jaffe Joffer and father to Prince Akeem played by Eddie Murphy in the […]

todaySeptember 10, 2024

News

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO PROPOSE NO STATE PARDON FOR PERSONS FOUND GUILTY OF CORRUPTION

The federal government through the Attorney General of the Federation, AGF, and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi has said any Nigerian found guilty of corruption should not be granted a state pardon.  Fagbemi stated this yesterday at a roundtable organised by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC for state attorneys general in Abuja, suggesting that in the next constitutional review exercise, he would propose removing those […]

todaySeptember 10, 2024

Music Gist

FIREBOY’S HIT SINGLE PERU GETS DIAMOND CERTIFICATION IN FRANCE

Fireboy's hit single, Peru has become the latest Afrobeats song to get a diamond certification. Released in 2021, FIREBOY'S 'PERU'enjoyed massive commercial success as it charted in multiple countries including the United States, the United Kingdom, and France.  The song has now achieved the highest certification for a song in France. PERU' remix,  soared to global success where it charted in over 20 countries;  including on the Billboard Hot 100 where it peaked at NO. 53, […]

todaySeptember 6, 2024

News

ARSENAL SUFFER FRESH INJURY BLOW AHEAD OF TOTTENHAM CLASH

Arsenal have suffered a fresh injury blow ahead of their Premier League tie with Tottenham Hotspur clash on September 15. This comes as Norway head coach, STALE SOLBAKKEN raised concerns over MARTIN ODEGAARD’S fitness, revealing the Arsenal captain has picked up another knock while on international duty with his nation. ODEGAARD had suffered a blow to his ankle in Arsenal’s 1-1 draw with Brighton last weekend at Emirates Stadium and was substituted in the 73rd […]

todaySeptember 6, 2024

National

HEINEKEN LOKPOBIRI, ASSURES OF AVAILABILITY OF PETROL DESPITE SCARCITY AND HIKE.

The Minister of State (Oil) Petroleum Resources, HEINEKEN LOKPOBIRI, says there is availability of petrol despite the scarcity and hike in the price of the product. LOKPOBIRI, who stated this yesterday  while briefing newsmen at the Presidential Villa, Abuja after meeting with Vice President KASHIM SHETTIMA, assured Nigerians that the scarcity being experienced would be over before weekend as petrol would be available across the country.  He stated that once the product is […]

todaySeptember 6, 2024

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