Новости за 03.07.2024

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said that the issue of releasing the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, was not part of his discussion with the South East governors in Enugu, Enugu State, on Tuesday. Obasanjo said though he and a former Secretary General of the Commonwealth, Chief Emeka Anyaoku, met

The Christian Association of Nigeria has expressed deep concern over the recent suicide attacks in Gwoza, Borno State. The attacks, which took place on Saturday resulted in the death of over 30 and dozens of injuries. The attacks, carried out by suspected female suicide bombers, struck a wedding, a hospital, and a funeral in Gwoza,

Vehicular movement was hampered and commuters were stranded on Wednesday as students of the University of Benin blocked the Benin/Ore highway in protest over a power outage in the institution’s campuses in Ugbowo and Ekhewan, Benin. It was gathered that the university was thrown into darkness following its inability to reach an agreement with the

Super Falcons head coach Randy Waldrum has named captain Rasheedat Ajibade, goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie and forward Assist Oshoala as well as 15 other players in his final 18-player roster for the women’s football event of the Paris 2024 Olympics. The Games will be held from July 26 to August 11. The official squad announcement lays

President Bola Tinubu extended his condolences on Wednesday to the family of veteran journalist, Kabir Yusuf, who covered the State House for many years until his death on Tuesday. Tinubu conveyed his condolences through a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, titled “President Tinubu Mourns Veteran Journalist Kabir Yusuf.”

Flood caused by heavy rain on Wednesday has submerged Shadia Estate in Sholuyi, Gbagada, Lagos, leaving residents in distress. An X user who identifies as #MyGbagada shared a video of the flooding on X.com showing the extent of the damage. The user captioned the video, “Shadia Estate by the canal (Sholuyi Gbagada )is totally flooded

The management of Kwara State University, Malete, announced it has disabled the portal of a male student allegedly involved in a skit where he was seen making inappropriate contact with females. The Acting Director of University Relations, Dr. Saeedat Aliyu, stated on Wednesday that disabling the portal is a first-line punitive measure pending the outcome

Euro 2024’s quarter-finals kick-off on Friday with a blockbuster match between hosts Germany and Spain as the tournament heads towards its decisive final week. Here is the state of play with some of the Euro’s heavy hitters facing off in the least eight: Big boys clash Germany’s clash with Spain in Stuttgart pits the Euros’

Super Falcons head coach, Randy Waldrum, has unveiled his squad for the Paris 2024 Women’s Olympic Football Tournament. Leading the team is captain Rasheedat Ajibade, with key players like goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie, defender Osinachi Ohale, and forward Asisat Oshoala. The roster also features defenders Oluwatosin Demehin and Michelle Alozie, midfielders Deborah Abiodun, Halimatu Ayinde, Christy

The Lagos Commissioner of Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, has attributed the flooding around Olopo Meji inward 3rd Mainland to the intense and prolonged rainfall, combined with a high tidal level in the lagoon. Tokunbo made this known on X.com on Wednesday. Wahab assured the public that the situation is temporary and will subside

Schools in White Sand Estate, Isheri-Osun in the Alimosho Local Government Area of Lagos State, have closed their doors, advising students to stay at home as heavy rains and subsequent flooding have disrupted activities. White Sand Estate is one of the hardest-hit locations in Lagos, frequently experiencing severe flooding. Wednesday’s downpour rendered homes flooded, with

Around 235 million Pounds (298 million dollars) is expected to be withdrawn from ATMs on Thursday as people go to cast their votes. This is according to a forecast from UK Cash Access and Cash Machine network Link reported on Wednesday. The network expects the total to be lower than it was on Dec. 12,

A Ghanaian chef, Ebenezer Smith, popularly known as Millennium Chef Smith, has been arrested and detained at the La Police Station for forging a Guinness World Record for marathon cooking. Smith on Tuesday presented a certificate confirming himself as the new world record holder for the 820-hour 25-minute cook-a-thon, which started on February 1 and

Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, has condemned the physical assault of a yet-to-be-identified man by some police officers in a viral video. He made this known on X.com on Tuesday. The viral video shared on social media on Tuesday, showed police officers beating a man with sticks and their bare hands on Jogunosimi

The Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company has increased the tariff payable by customers on Band A feeders. In a statement on Wednesday, the company’s Head of Corporate Communication, Abdulazeez Abdullahi, said the premium customers will now pay N209.5/kWh instead of N206.80/kWh. In the statement titled, ‘Upward Review of Tariff for Band A Feeders’, Abdullahi disclosed that

The United Nations Development Programme has urged security agencies to prioritise the protection of civilians and humanitarian workers during armed conflicts. The organisation said doing so would help minimise casualties. The Team Lead, Governance, Peace, and Security Unit, UNDP, Nigeria, Matthew Alao, stated this on Tuesday in Abuja at the inauguration of the Comprehensive Protection

The Ogun State Government has approved the allocation of 15 housing units from the affordable housing programme in Itanrin, Ijebu-Ode, to the residents whose houses were recently demolished at Igbegba Housing Estate. The 15 housing units were affected by the recent demolition as the state government intensified its urban regeneration programme. The General manager, Ogun

Two Nigerian students have been selected among the top 30 students in the Architecture Engineering and Construction Management Industry sector in New Zealand. The Nigerians, Angela Odiete and Oludolapo Olanrewaju, were also listed among the top 10 students in construction management in the country. They have been given an all-expense paid trip to Christ Church

A heavy downpour on Wednesday has left the Iyana-Oworo, Olopo Meji area leading to the 3rd Mainland Bridge underwater. The flood rendered the road almost impassable causing gridlock and discomfort for commuters. An X user who tweets anonymously as #JayNaijaTv shared a video of the flooded area with the caption, “Iyana-Oworo, Olopo meji area heading

 The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) in partnership with Agence Française de Développement (AFD) has performed the groundbreaking ceremony of the Mile 2 and Marina Interchange Hubs. These landmark projects signify a significant step forward in the transformation of Lagos’ transportation infrastructure. The Interchange Hubs are designed to be a central nexus for various

The Ogun State Police Command on Wednesday said that four abducted travellers on the Sagamu-Ijebu-Ode expressway on Sunday have regained freedom. The Spokesman for the state command, SP Omolola Odutola disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday. Odutola said those rescued along Ogere axis of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway by the anti-kidnapping team of the state

The Rivers State Police Command said its men have arrested the commander of a local vigilante group identified as Felix Nwaobakata with two human skulls and other parts at his hideout in Omoku, headquarters of Ogba-Egbema-Ndoni Local Government Area of the state. Also, the police said its operatives, in a clampdown on the excesses of

The Lagos State Police Command has apprehended 36-year-old robbery suspect, Amos Daniel, who stole his employer’s vehicle on the same day he was hired as a driver. Daniel confessed to having taken the car to his church to give testimony of God’s miraculous provision. In a related case, two dismissed soldiers, Akeem Suleiman and Abdulau

A witness, Abdulkadir Abbas, told the Federal High Court that Binance’s activities did not conform to the Security and Exchange Commission, extant law as stipulated. This was contained in a statement issued by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on its website on Wednesday. Binance Holdings Limited and its Executive Officer, Tigran Gambaryan, are being

The Okoroiti community in Eastern Obolo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State has lamented that for seven years now its residents had yet to have access to clean drinking water. This was made known during a community dialogue on “Wellness and resistance building” organised by an Ecological Think Tank, Health of Mother Earth Foundation,