NDLEA Boss Vows to Intercept Drug Traffickers by Sea
The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Brig Gen Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd), has affirmed that the agency is fully prepared to arrest drug traffickers and intercept canoes and boats transporting illicit drugs from other countries into Nigeria. Marwa made this statement while decorating eight officers with their new ranks for […]
Military Arrests 71 for Crude Oil Theft in August
In a bid to eradicate crude oil theft in the country, the military high command has said that it is monitoring the Prosecution of culprits perpetrating crude oil theft just as it arrested 71 persons involved in crude oil theft in the month of August alone. The Director Defence Media Operations (DDMO) Maj. Gen. Edward […]
INEC announces September 12th for Edo Governorship Polls Peace Accord Signing
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced Thursday, September 12, 2024, for the signing of the Peace Accord ahead of the Edo State Governorship election. INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, who disclosed this during an extraordinary meeting with political parties in Abuja, said the signing which will take place in Benin City, Edo state, will […]
President Tinubu Departs For China On Official Visit
President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja for Beijing, China, Thursday, August 29, on an official visit. President Tinubu will have a brief layover in the United Arab Emirates before proceeding to the People’s Republic of China. According to the Special Adviser to the President, (Media & Publicity), Ajuri Ngelale, the President will meet with President […]
France Hosts First Paralympic Games In 2024
A spectacular opening ceremony marked the start of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, as athletes Paraded along the iconic Champs-Elysees to Place de la Concorde, in glorious conditions. The first of 11 days of sporting action takes place on Thursday as France hosts a summer Paralympic Games for the first time. About 4,400 athletes from a record 168 delegations are set to take part in the 22 Paralympic sports, competing for a total of 549 gold medals in Paris.
Fuel Smuggling Persists Due to NNPC’s Low Prices
Minister of State for Petroleum (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri has said fuel smugglers especially to neighbouring countries, would continue to have a field day as long as the Nigerian National Petroleum company (NNPC) Limited, imports fuel and sells it below the landing cost. Speaking at the 2024 Energy and Labour summit in Abuja, where he also accused security agencies for their complicity in aiding smuggling activities, the State Minister admitted that fuel smuggling from Nigeria to neighboring countries was an issue that could not be entirely eradicated. Lokpobiri’s submission favours NNPC’s sale of imported fuel at a price above the landing cost, to reduce the potential profit gap and discourage smuggling of the product to neighbouring countries, for high profit by those involved in the shady business.
FG, ASUU Meet September 6 To Avert Strike
The Federal Government and Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) have reached a compromise to avert the strike threatened by the union. At the end of a meeting yesterday by both parties, a sub-committee was set up to review ASUU’s demands and ensure that all grey areas are ironed out and resolved while the government promised to ensure lasting solutions to the crisis. Briefing newsmen at the end of the closed door meeting, Minister of Education, Prof Tahir Mamman said both parties agreed to reconvene on Sept. 6, while on his part, the ASUU National President, prof. Emmanuel Osodeke expressed hope that all issues would be resolved before the Sept. 6 meeting.
NCC Sets Final NIN-SIM Linkage Deadline
The Nigerian Communications Commission has announced Sept. 14 as final deadline for National Identity Number and Subscriber Identity Module (NIN-SIM) linkage. Its Director of Public Affairs, Dr Reuben Muoka, who disclosed this in a statement yesterday, said about 153 million SIMs had been successfully linked to NINs, reflecting an impressive compliance rate of 96 percent, adding that it recorded a substantial increase from 69.7 per cent in January 2024. He urged members of the public who have not completed their NIN-SIM linkage, or who have faced issues due to verification mismatches, to visit their service providers promptly to update their details before the deadline, and also reminded the public that the sale and purchase of pre-registered SIMs are criminal offences, punishable by imprisonment and fines.
NFF appoints New Head Coach Of Super Eagles
Nigeria Football Federation has appointed German tactician, Bruno Labbadia, to become the Head Coach of the Super Eagles. NFF’s General Secretary, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi, who announced this today, said Labbadia’s appointment is with immediate effect. The 58-year-old, who is the sixth German to lead the Super Eagles, is to take charge of the three-time African champions for two 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Benin Republic on Saturday, September 7th in Uyo, and Rwanda on Tuesday, September 10th in Kigali. The NFF is expected to hand over a list of 40 players to Labbadia, as provisional squad for the upcoming qualifiers.
Nambia Plans To Kill Wild Animals Due To Severe Drought
Namibia plans to kill 723 wild animals, including 83 elephants, and distribute the meat to people struggling to feed themselves due to a severe drought across southern Africa. Authorities say the culling was necessary to address severe drought and meat from the animals will be distributed to people struggling to feed. A statement by the country’s environment ministry says the culling will take place in parks and communal areas where authorities believe animal numbers exceed available grazing land and water supplies. It added that 300 zebra, 100 eland, 100 blue wildebeest, 60 buffaloes, 30 hippos, as well as 50 impalas, would also be culled. Southern Africa is facing its worst drought in decades, with Namibia having exhausted 84% of its food reserves last month.
