Новости за 09.07.2024

The Senate has urged President Bola Tinubu to urgently address the food insecurity across the nation. This prayer followed a motion moved by Sunday Karimi (APC, Kogi West) and co-sponsored by Ali Ndume ( APC, Borno South) at the Tuesday plenary. The motion titled, “Urgent Need to Address Food Insecurity and Market Exploitation of Consumables

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has warned Nigerians against paying for electricity distribution infrastructures such as transformers, cables or poles. In a statement shared alongside a video on X on Tuesday, NERC emphasised that consumers should not be coerced into purchasing transformers, cables, or poles, as this responsibility lies squarely with the distribution companies. The

The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, will on Wednesday, swear in 22 newly appointed Justices of the Court of Appeal alongside the 12 Judges of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory who were previously scheduled to be sworn in same day. The Director of Press and Information of the Supreme Court,

Leicester City have completed the signing of Italy-born Nigerian centre-back Caleb Okoli from Serie A side Atalanta. The 22-year-old Italian defender joins the recently promoted Foxes on a five-year contract for a reported fee of around €15 million (£12.6 million). Announcing this, sports journalist Fabrizio Romano via X on Tuesday wrote, “Official, confirmed. Caleb Okoli

The Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa on Tuesday, began the disbursement of N1 billion second batch payment of outstanding gratuities to the civil servants who retired from the local government service. Aiyedatiwa said the gesture was in continuation of the efforts towards promoting the welfare of retirees in the state. The first batch of the

The United Nations Development Programme, in collaboration with the Nigerian government, launched the Timbuktoo fintech Hub in Lagos on Tuesday, unveiling a pioneer cohort of 42 startups from 31 countries. This milestone marks the beginning of a groundbreaking initiative aimed at driving innovation and socio-economic development across Africa. The launch brought together high-ranking officials from

The Federal University of Technology, Akure chapter of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities, on Tuesday, staged a protest against non-payment of salaries by the Federal Government. The protest, which took place in front of the main entrance of the university along the Akure-Ilesa expressway, had the members of the union chanting various solidarity

Bauchi State Government has begun the distribution of food palliative to boarding and Integrated Qur’anic Tsangaya Schools across the state. Commencing the distribution at Government Girls College Bauchi on Tuesday, the state Commissioner for Education, Dr Jamila Dahiru, said, “The food commodities were provided by the state Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs as part of measures

Operatives of Kano State police have arrested a 22-year-old suspected kidnapper, Zakariyya Muhammad, 16 hours after kidnapping an 18-month-old child. The arrest was made known in a statement by the Police Command’s spokesman, SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa on Tuesday. Haruna said Muhammad was arrested on Thursday following a report from a resident who claimed that

The House of Representatives has urged the Federal Government to save lives by providing alternative power to teaching hospitals, medical centres and universities in the country, owing to the epileptic power supply across the country. The resolution of the House followed the adoption of a motion on urgent public importance moved by the member representing

The Sokoto State Police Command has arrested one Kabiru Abubakar who specialises in motorcycle theft together with some of his accomplices. According to a statement signed by the spokesman for the command, ASP Ahmad Rufai, and made available to newsmen on Tuesday, the suspect was arrested after stealing a motorcycle parked at Usmanu Danfodiyo University

No fewer than three communities have been submerged by flood in the Uyo metropolis, following incessant downpours in the state. The affected communities include Nung Obio Enang along Stadium Road, Urua Ekpa axis and Afaha Oku villages in Uyo metropolis. It was gathered that residents of  Nung Obio Enang, one of the affected communities which

Veteran Nollywood actor and filmmaker, Kanayo O Kanayo, has  expressed displeasure with what he perceives as a lack of gratitude from people who receive financial favours. In a video he shared on Instagram on Monday, Kanayo criticised the response of “seen” after receiving money as a sign of ungratefulness. He said, “I have one question.

A hyena in Plateau State which escaped at the Jos Wildlife Park has been found alive and returned to its cage. In a statement issued on Tuesday by the management of the Plateau State Tourism Cooperation led by Chuwang Pwajok, the hyena was discovered after a relentless search and immediately tranquillized and captured. The statement

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has initiated a training program on automatic weather station configuration and climate data tools to enhance data quality and availability. The training, which commenced on Tuesday at NiMet’s headquarters, is part of the agency’s efforts to modernise its weather and climate application tools. In a statement on Tuesday, the Director General

The House of Representatives on Tuesday, commenced the consideration of the N1.91tn 2024 budget of the Niger Delta Development Commission. Leading the defence of the commission’s budget, NDDC Managing Director, Samuel Ogbuku, said the commission plans to source the money for the budget through borrowing of N1trn from commercial and development banks. The NDDC hopes

The Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, Olubunmi Kuku, has stated that the N23.1bn allocated for rehabilitating and repairing airport facilities nationwide is grossly insufficient. Kuku revealed this during an interview on The Morning Brief, a Channels TV programme on Tuesday. He said that the airports, terminal areas, landsides and air sides

A resident of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Shuaibu Yushau who attempted suicide at the Katampe Hill has been referred to the Social Development Secretariat for mental assessment and evaluation by the FCT police command. The event, which unfolded on Monday, July 8, 2024, saw Mr. Yushau climbing a high broadband mast and attempting to

The Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company has unveiled a new stock of meters available to customers through the Meter Asset Provider Scheme. This development, announced via a statement made available to PUNCH Online on Tuesday, aims to enhance service delivery and address concerns over estimated billing. Acting Managing Director of IBEDC, Francis Agoha, encouraged customers to register

The leadership of the Non-Academic Staff Union of Universities and the Senior Staff Association of Nigeria, University of Ibadan, on Tuesday, led their members on a peaceful protest at the main entrance of the Institution. The protesters blocked UI-Sango ever busy road for almost one hour and disrupted vehicular movement. They carried placards with different

President Bola Tinubu has approved the creation of a new Ministry of Livestock Development. This came as he inaugurated the Renewed Hope livestock reform implementation committee at the State House, Abuja, on Tuesday. The committee is mandated to provide sector-focused solutions to address the age-long farmers-herders crisis. On September 14, 2023, the National Livestock Reforms

Celine Dion is contemplating a return to the spotlight despite battling a rare neurological disorder known as stiff-person syndrome, Metro UK reports. The iconic 56-year-old artist has reportedly been offered a prestigious opportunity to perform at the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics despite the progression of her illness. The Canadian singer, known for her powerful voice, revealed she’d

The National Sugar Development Council has presented high-yielding seed cane to the Golden Sugar Company Ltd, Niger state, ahead of the 2024 /2025 planting season. This presentation was made as part of efforts to empower sugar operators to step up production and support the implementation of the Nigeria Sugar Master Plan II especially the attainment

The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Universities and Allied Institutions of the University of Abuja on Tuesday commenced protest over the failure of the government to release the four-month salaries of the university workers during the period they embarked on strike in 2022. Addressing the press at the

A staff of the Kano State Hisbah Board, Idris Ahmed Gama, has been arrested for condemning the arrest of some members of a Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer organisation. The Commander General of the Board, Sheikh Aminu Daurawa, disclosed this while briefing newsmen in Kano on Monday. He said the state government has already