Новости за 08.08.2024

The Senate has questioned the $1.5bn approved in 2021 for the turn-around maintenance of the Port Harcourt Refining and Petrochemical Company with little or no result. It also vowed to probe allegations of sabotage to the supply of crude oil to domestic refineries, as the National Assembly invited officials of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency seized not less than 739,040.46kg of illicit drugs between January and June 2024, PUNCH Online has learnt. The agency also arrested 8,228 (7,330 males, 898 females) drug traffickers; 2,554 (2,436 males, 118 females) cases charged to court, and 1,823 (1,699 males, 124 females) convictions secured within the period. It

The Inter-Party Advisory Council in Osun State has urged supporters of different political parties to shun acts capable of disrupting peace, assuring them that it would continue to promote initiatives that would enhance peace in the state. In a statement signed by the Osun IPAC chairman, Mr Victor Akande, obtained in Osogbo, the state capital,

The 2024 set of Management Trainees of Union Bank of Nigeria has graduated. Their graduation ceremony, which was held recently at the Bank’s multiple-purpose sports complex, ‘The Stable, ’ in Surulere, Lagos, included the financial institution’s senior management officials and other staff, as well as the 166 Management Trainees graduates who successfully concluded their training

President of the Christian Women Fellowship International, Rev. Julie Akhimien, has said that N20 million worth of equipment would be given to women at the 50th convention of the organisation, which kicked off in Benin on Augst 5 through August 11. She also stated that 50 scholarships would be awarded to orphans and indigent students,

The value of foreign exchange turnover in the first six months of the year on the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Fixing rose 35.79 per cent to $52.78bn. This was based on an analysis of the monthly market reports from the FMDQ Securities Exchange, where the official foreign exchange market is domiciled. FX turnover is the

The Greater Ogoni in Diaspora Organisation has asked the former governor of Rivers State and Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, to explain the circumstances behind the alleged diversion of a $300 million released by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited for oil-impacted communities in Ogoniland. In an open letter, a copy of

The United States edged closer to an unprecedented eighth straight women’s basketball Olympic crown on Wednesday, ending the historic run of Nigeria with an 88-74 quarter-final victory. Two-time WNBA Most Valuable Player A’Ja Wilson scored 20 points and grabbed 11 rebounds to pace a US side that could break a tie with the US men’s

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps Federal has arrested 12 individuals suspected of vandalising critical infrastructure amid the ongoing nationwide hunger protest. The arrests took place across various locations in Abuja, according to a statement signed by the NSCDC Federal Capital Territory Command Spokesperson, Samuel Idoko, on Wednesday. The suspects were arrested between August

Israel has vowed to get the new Hamas chief, Yahya Sinwar, the alleged mastermind of the October 7 attack, whose appointment further inflamed regional tensions as the Gaza war entered its 11th month on Wednesday. The naming of Sinwar to lead the Palestinian militant group came as Israel braced for potential Iranian retaliation over the

The 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II, on Wednesday, lamented the destruction of the oldest printing press in the ancient city of Kano, describing it as a wicked attempt to wipe out the monumental edifice. He explained that his great-grandfather and grandfather worked at the printing press which was built in 1933. Also, Sanusi

Renowned Juju musician, King Sunny Ade, and reggae icon, Orits Wiliki, led a delegation from the Musical Copyright Society Nigeria on a condolence visit to the family of late Onyeka Onwenu. The visit took place at the family’s residence in Ikoyi, Lagos on Tuesday. Music producer, Kenny Ogungbe, shared photos from the visit on Instagram,

The Nigerian stock market rebounded with positive momentum on Wednesday, adding N97 billion to investors’ portfolios. Specifically, the market capitalisation of listed equities, which opened at N55.033 trillion, advanced by 0.18 per cent or N97 billion to N55.130 trillion. The All-Share Index also increased by 0.18 per cent or 171 points to settle at 97,098.98,

Real Madrid’s star summer signing, Kylian Mbappe, engaged in his first training session with the Spanish champions on Wednesday. “Day 1. Hala Madrid!” wrote the France captain in a post on X, accompanied by photos of the day’s session. After undergoing pre-season medical tests, the players worked out in the gym at Madrid’s training centre,

Amnesty International has accused Nigerian security forces of killing at least 21 protesters during a week of rallies against economic hardship, the national head of the rights group told AFP on Wednesday. Police have clamped down on protests after thousands of people joined protests against government policies and the high cost of living last week.