A member of the House of Representatives, Alex Ikwechegh, who assaulted an e-hailing (Bolt) driver who went to deliver a package to him has tendered a public apology. Ikwechegh admitted that his behaviour did not meet the standards expected of a public official. He issued the public apology on Monday, …
Read More »Tinubu intensifies efforts to resolve Northern Nigeria blackout, summons Minister
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed serious concern over the week-long blackout that has crippled social and economic activities in northern Nigeria. Taking decisive action, the President summoned the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, and National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, to discuss rapid solutions to restore electricity across the affected …
Read More »HSBC reports $8.5b pre-tax profit in third quarter
Banking giant HSBC said Tuesday that pre-tax profit in the third quarter rose 10 per cent year-on-year, citing revenue growth in two divisions. This comes days after the lender announced an organizational overhaul. HSBC said in an earnings release that the rise in pre-tax profit to $8.5 billion reflected a …
Read More »Alleged Assault: We’re interrogating Alexander Ikwechegh – Police
The Maitama Police Division in Abuja is currently interrogating Hon. Alexander Ikwechegh, a member of the Abia State House of Representatives, over his alleged assault on Bolt driver Mr. Stephen Abuwatseya following the delivery of a package he requested. Commissioner of Police for the FCT, CP Olatunji Disu, has mandated …
Read More »A life of purpose and leadership: Celebrating the legacy of AFRIMA’s Vice President, Modupe Temitope Dada
Late Modupe Temitope Oriyomi Ige Dada will forever be remembered as a beacon of selflessness, compassion, and dedication. She lived a life of purpose, both professionally and personally. As a highly accomplished investment banking professional with over two decades of experience, Modupe touched countless lives through her work and her …
Read More »DAILY GLOBAL NEWSPAPER ANNOUNCES UPCOMING CONFERENCE ON SUSTAINABLE INFRASTRUCTURE TRANSFORMATION
The Daily Global Newspaper is pleased to announce the next edition of its prestigious conference series, scheduled to hold on 21 November 2024, by 11am at the Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos. Themed “Leveraging Science, Technology, and Innovations for Sustainable Infrastructure Transformation,” the event promises to bring together high-profile stakeholders …
Read More »EFCC Nets N400bn in historic crackdown on corruption, cybercrime
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has recovered over N400 billion in various currencies from from looters and fraudsters in the last one year. The feat was achieved under the leadership of Ola Olukoyede, the current Chairman of the Commission. It is one of the largest recoveries from the …
Read More »Power minister sets up six-member committee to address grid collapses
The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has constituted a six-member Committee to address the incessant grid collapses. This was made known in a statement on Tuesday by Bolaji Tunji, Special Adviser, Strategic Communication and Media Relations to the Minister. He said the committee would advise the Federal Government on necessary …
Read More »Kano State Bars 14 Journalists Including NTA, FRCN Staff From Covering Activities
While no official reason was given, Dawakin-Tofa’s message hinted at “recent developments” being the motivation behind this decision even as the message has raised an eyebrow. The Kano State government under Governor Abba Yusuf’s administration has withdrawn accreditation from 14 journalists who were assigned to cover government activities. Sanusi Bature …
Read More »Projects: We will review compensation rates for affected persons — FG
The Federal Government has said that it will review the compensation rates on crops and economic trees for landowners affected by projects to ensure fairness and justice. The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, disclosed this move by the Federal Government on Monday in Abuja. Commercial Playground Equipment …
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