The National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party, on Thursday, constituted the State Caretaker Committee for the Ondo State chapter of the party. This was according to a statement obtained by our correspondent and signed by the National Publicity Secretary of the party, Debo Ologunagba. The statement noted that …
Read More »Hunger protest: Victims, families recount ordeals, demand bailout
• Protesters held Sunday service at the Old Airport roundabout during the on-going #EndBadGovernance in Jos… on Sunday. Photo: NAN As the #EndBadGovernance nationwide protest fizzles out, many Nigerians, especially in the north, will live with the wounds, scars and financial losses for a long time to come. The …
Read More »Jumia cuts loss to $20.2m
E-commerce platform, Jumia Technologies AG, has reported a reduction of its operating loss by eight per cent year-over-year to $20.2m despite economic challenges. In a statement, Jumia explained the impact of the volatile economic landscape on its operations, including a decline in revenue and a slight decrease in gross merchandise …
Read More »Former CAF President Issa Hayatou is dead
Former President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Issa Hayatou died on Thursday at the age of 77. Hayatou was CAF president between 1988 and 2017. CAF President, Dr Patrice Motsepe mourned the demise of Hayatou, saying he is saddened by the passing of former CAF President. Motsepe said: …
Read More »Lagos to constitute taskforce to tackle street trading
The Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC) has said it will constitute a taskforce to help tackle the menace of street trading across the state. Major Olaniyi Olatunbosun Cole (Rtd), LAGESC Corps Marshal, announced this during a periodic stakeholder engagement with Lagos Central Senatorial District stakeholders, aimed at seeking the …
Read More »Miss SA Probe: Chidimma Adetshina’s mum accused of fraud (Video)
Miss SA Probe: Chidimma Adetshina’s mum accused of identity theft, fraud The South African Department of Home Affairs (DHA) has released preliminary findings regarding an investigation into the nationality of beauty queen Chidinma Adetshina. Chidinma, a Nigerian-born model, recently faced controversy over her eligibility for the 2024 Miss South Africa …
Read More »Tinubu: Mining companies must prioritize health, safety of Nigerians
President Bola Tinubu has said his administration will ensure that companies engaged in mineral exploration prioritize the health and safety of Nigerians and the host communities. The President stated this while receiving a presentation titled, ‘Harnessing the Mining Industry for Enhanced National Security and Development: Strategic Options for Nigeria by …
Read More »What Innoson boss said about Tinubu
The Chief Executive Officer of Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing, Innocent Chukwuma says that the policies of the President Bola Tinubu-led administration will yield positive outcomes. Chukwuma expressed his confidence in Tinubu’s capability while addressing reporters after a meeting with President Tinubu at the State House. He urged Nigerians to be patient …
Read More »Edo guber: 17 parties nominate only 55.6% of polling units, collation agents — INEC
ABUJA— Seventeen political parties participating in the forthcoming Governorship election in Edo state have nominated only 44,687 of the 80,410 agents required for the elections. Data released by the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC on Thursday and signed by Sam Olumekun, it’s National Commissioner in charge of Information and Voter …
Read More »Naira rises to N1,590/$ in parallel market
The Naira yesterday appreciated to N1,590 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,595 per dollar on Wednesday. Similarly, the Naira yesterday appreciated to N1,596.52 per dollar in the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market, NAFEM. Data from FMDQ showed that the indicative exchange rate for NAFEM fell to N1,593.62 per …
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