THE 2023 Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has expressed his readiness to resolve the crisis rocking the party. Obi made this known via a a statement, by his campaign publicist, Yunusa Tanko. This was just as he supported the stakeholders’ meeting summoned by Abia State Governor, Alex Otti. …
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THE Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has commenced an investigation into the operations of British Airways, following reports of consistent departure delays spanning three days. Director of Public Affairs & Consumer Protection, Michael Achimugu, who confirmed the development, said the UK flag carrier had been delaying departure for about …
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THE 10th National Assembly has enacted numerous bills since its official inauguration in June 2023. Nevertheless, specific sensitive or contentious bills remain in limbo, pending public hearings and legislative approval. Newsextra24 reports that the National Assembly has had to intervene in a recent controversy regarding the Federal Government’s proposal to impose …
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By Inusa Ndahi, Maiduguri At Least 71,000 people across Africa are registered as missing with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), a 75 per cent rise from the number recorded in 2019. This was disclosed by the ICRC Communication Delegate, Yuxia Jiang in a press statement after marking …
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WHAT is the Dollar to Naira Exchange rate at the black market also known as the parallel market (Aboki fx)? See the black market Dollar to Naira exchange rate for 30th August, below. You can swap your dollar for Naira at these rates. How much is a dollar to naira …
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THE Police have once again summoned the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Joe Ajaero, and the General Secretary, Emma Ugboaja, to appear at the Force Headquarters on September 5, 2024. Ajaero honoured the invitation by the Police for alleged criminal conspiracy, terrorism financing, treasonable felony, subversion, and cybercrime. …
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PRESIDENT Paul Kagame of Rwanda has dismissed over 200 military personnel from the Rwanda Defense Force (RDF), including 21 senior and junior officers, the military announced in a statement on Friday. Among those dismissed were Martin Nzaramba and Etienne Uwimana, alongside 19 other senior and junior officers, according to the …
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THE British Government says it has awarded 82 Nigerians the prestigious Chevening and Commonwealth scholarships to study a wide range of master’s and PhD degrees in the UK in 2024. The British High Commission in Nigeria made this known in a statement on Friday in Lagos. According to the commission, …
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Dr Stephenson Ojeifo, Director of Public Health, Edo State Ministry of Health, says the state has recorded one confirmed case of Mpox between January and August. In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday, Ojeifo said the confirmed case was among the 11 suspected cases recorded …
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Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, the Olubadan of Ibadanland, promoted six traditional chiefs including a serving Senator in the Balogun line. The ceremony was held at his palace, Oke Aremo, Ibadan North Local Government Area, on Friday. The elevation followed the vacancies created by his ascension to the throne and the …
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