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NDLEA arrested 929 suspects in 12 months – Kwara commander
Mon, 30 Dec 2024 17:39:34 +0000

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Kwara State Command, says 929 people were arrested for hard drugs-related offences between January and December 2024 in the state. The state Commander, Mrs Fatima Popoola, disclosed this on Monday during a news conference at the NDLEA headquarters in Ilorin, the state capital. Popoola said that those arrested included

NERC orders transfer of Ogun electricity oversight to OGERC
Mon, 30 Dec 2024 17:30:23 +0000

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has directed the transfer of the regulatory oversight of the electricity market in Ogun State to the Ogun State Electricity Regulatory Commission. The directive, according to NERC, via its X handle on Monday, owes to the state government’s compliance with the provisions of the Electricity Act 2023 (Amended). The Act

One killed, three injured in Delta community chieftaincy tussle
Mon, 30 Dec 2024 17:29:48 +0000

There was tension in the Aboh community as one person was reportedly shot dead while three others sustained injuries in a bloody clash arising from the conferment of a chieftaincy title on an indigene of the community. The community source who spoke to PUNCH Metro on the condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of

Navy deploys armed drones to combat oil theft in N’Delta
Mon, 30 Dec 2024 17:29:44 +0000

The Nigerian Navy is set to deploy armed fighter drones to intensify efforts against illegal oil bunkering and pipeline vandalism in the Niger Delta region. According to the Navy, these advanced drones will penetrate remote areas where illicit activities thrive, which conventional drones have struggled to access. The Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Emmanuel

Proposed tax to ease burden on low-income earners, says Oyedele
Mon, 30 Dec 2024 17:28:53 +0000

The Federal Government’s proposed tax reforms are designed to ease the burden on low-income earners, Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele has again insisted. He said the current tax system, introduced in 2011, has become regressive due to high inflation and a lack of review, pushing many low-income earners

ACF condemns Sokoto airstrike, demands probe, compensation
Mon, 30 Dec 2024 17:18:24 +0000

The Arewa Consultative Forum has strongly condemned the military bomb attack on the Silame Community in Sokoto State, which resulted in the deaths of 10 persons and injured several others. The forum also called for a probe into the attack and equal compensation of the victims. The ACF’s National Publicity Secretary, Prof. Tukur Muhammad-Baba in

Amotekun nabs three phone thieves in Ekiti
Mon, 30 Dec 2024 17:17:09 +0000

Operatives of the Ekiti State Command of Western Nigeria Security Network codenamed Amotekun Corps have arrested a 19-year-old man, simply identified as Samuel at Oye Ekiti, Oye Local Government area headquarters, over alleged phone snatching. On interrogation upon arrest, the suspect named two alleged collaborators – Garuba and Tosin – who were consequently nabbed by

IPOB tackles Soludo, insists Kanu’s release will end South-East insecurity
Mon, 30 Dec 2024 17:12:15 +0000

The Indigenous People of Biafra has insisted that the release of its leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, would end the insecurity in the South-East, contrary to the opinion of the Anambra State governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo. The group also bragged that ‘If Kanu is released and insecurity does not cease in its entirety within two weeks,

One dies as vehicle in Benue gov’s convoy crashes
Mon, 30 Dec 2024 16:26:07 +0000

The convoy of the Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, on Sunday, was reported to have killed a man and injured one other. The incident, according to sources happened at Ihugh in Vandeikya Local Government Area of the state. Our correspondent learnt that the accident was caused by dust emanating from the untarred road which blocked

EPL: Man United has ingredients for success, says Amorim
Mon, 30 Dec 2024 16:16:16 +0000

Manager, Ruben Amorim believes Manchester United are on the right path despite current challenges, declaring, “I have seen enough to recognise that we have many of the ingredients we need for success.” Amorim’s remarks, penned before United’s clash with Wolverhampton Wanderers, resonate powerfully as the club gears up for their final game of 2024. In

Ekiti gov signs N375.8bn 2025 budget into law
Mon, 30 Dec 2024 16:15:36 +0000

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, on Monday, signed the N375.79bn 2025 budget into law. The budget, passed by the state House of Assembly and presented to the governor for assent, totals N375.79bn, with 51 per cent allocated for Recurrent Expenditure and 49 per cent for Capital Expenditure. Speaking in Ado Ekiti, the state capital,

FULL LIST: Salah, De Bruyne, Son 79 EPL stars nearing contract expiry
Mon, 30 Dec 2024 15:55:11 +0000

Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah tops a notable list of 79 Premier League players who will be free to negotiate moves with foreign clubs from January 1. The Mirror reported on Monday that under the Bosman rule, players in the final six months of their contracts, which expire on June 30, 2025, are permitted to sign pre-contract

EPL: Guardiola rules Man City out of title race, eyes January signings
Mon, 30 Dec 2024 15:18:14 +0000

Pep Guardiola has declared there is “no chance” of Manchester City winning the Premier League this season. This comment follows the club’s 2-0 victory over Leicester City on Sunday— their second win in 14 matches across all competitions. The win leaves City fifth on the table, trailing leaders, Liverpool, by 14 points. In a late

Kano enrols inmates on healthcare scheme
Mon, 30 Dec 2024 15:17:34 +0000

Kano State Government has enrolled inmates in its healthcare contributory scheme toward enhancing free and quality healthcare services for those in custody. The Public Relations Officer for the Nigeria Correctional Service, Kano Command, CSC Musbahu Kofar-Nasarawa, disclosed this in a press statement on Monday in Kano. Kofar-Nasarawa stated that the Executive Secretary of the Kano

EPL: Man City eye Ola Aina as Kyle Walker’s successor
Mon, 30 Dec 2024 15:16:54 +0000

Manchester City are reportedly considering Nottingham Forest’s Nigerian international, Ola Aina, as a potential replacement for veteran right-back Kyle Walker. At 34, Walker remains an influential figure for City, but the club appears to be planning for the future. According to a report by The Sun on Monday, Aina, aged 28, has emerged as a

UPDATED: AC Milan appoint Sergio Conceicao new coach 
Mon, 30 Dec 2024 15:15:49 +0000

AC Milan on Monday named Sergio Conceicao as their new coach within hours of sacking fellow Portuguese Paulo Fonseca on Monday after just six months in charge. Fonseca paid the price for the Italian giants’ inability to mount a Serie A title challenge. “Sergio Paulo Marceneiro da Conceicao has been appointed as the Head Coach

2027: Kwankwaso dismisses claims of rotational presidency deal with Atiku, Obi
Mon, 30 Dec 2024 15:06:24 +0000

The 2023 Presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party and former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has denied claims of a supposed pact involving himself, Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party, and Peter Obi of the Labour Party concerning a rotational presidency arrangement. In an interview with BBC Hausa on Monday morning,

New Year: LASTMA expands night-time operations for free-flow traffic
Mon, 30 Dec 2024 15:03:10 +0000

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority has announced an expansion of its night-time traffic management and monitoring operations in the state ahead of the New Year. This initiative targets high-traffic commercial zones, including Lekki-Ajah, Ikoyi, Victoria Island, and other critical areas within the city, aiming to enhance road safety and ensure seamless vehicular movement during

Serbian court jails Belgrade school shooter’s parents
Mon, 30 Dec 2024 15:00:02 +0000

A Belgrade court on Monday sentenced the parents of a 13-year-old boy to prison for fatally shooting nine students and a security guard at an elementary school in Serbia’s capital last year. The killings on May 3, 2023, deeply shocked Serbia, where mass shootings have been rare despite high levels of gun ownership. Eight people

Tinubu hails Warri refinery restart as boost for Nigeria’s future
Mon, 30 Dec 2024 14:45:50 +0000

President Bola Tinubu has praised the re-opening of the Warri Refining and Petrochemical Company by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, describing it as a remarkable achievement in 2024 that has bolstered Nigerians’ confidence in his administration. The president highlighted the restart of the 125,000-barrel-per-day Warri refinery as a “noteworthy way to end the year,”

Frequent sponge use not necessary for healthy skin — Dermatologist
Mon, 30 Dec 2024 14:35:13 +0000

A Consultant Dermatologist, Dr Folakemi Cole-Adeife, has cautioned that frequent use of a sponge while bathing can strip the skin of its natural oils and cause micro-tears or micro-trauma. Dr Cole-Adeife, of Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, Ikeja, made this statement during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Monday in Lagos. She

‘Everybody Loves Jenifa’ hits ₦1bn box office record in 19 days
Mon, 30 Dec 2024 14:27:23 +0000

Nollywood actress and box office star Funke Akindele has achieved another remarkable milestone as her latest film, ‘Everybody Loves Jenifa,’ grosses over N1 billion within three weeks. In a post on X.com on Monday, Akindele revealed that ‘Everybody Loves Jenifa; has become the second Nollywood film to hit the N1 billion mark within the last

Mike Tyson confirms return to ring in 2025
Mon, 30 Dec 2024 14:04:29 +0000

Boxing legend Mike Tyson has confirmed his return to the ring in 2025, but this time it’s not in the way fans might expect, Marca reports Monday. Tyson, whose last fight ended in a loss to Jake Paul on November 15, 2023, has been teasing a major comeback, much to the curiosity of the boxing

French premier promises aid for cyclone-hit Mayotte
Mon, 30 Dec 2024 13:19:38 +0000

French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou arrived in Mayotte on Monday, saying he aimed to rebuild the Indian Ocean territory ravaged by Cyclone Chido within two years. The most devastating cyclone to hit France’s poorest department in 90 years caused colossal damage in mid-December, killing at least 39 people and injuring more than 5,600. Authorities have

Community leader tasks new Owa Obokun on reconciliation 
Mon, 30 Dec 2024 12:50:43 +0000

The Asiwaju of Ijesaland, Asiwaju Yinka Fasuyi, has called on the new Owa Obokun of Ijesaland, Oba Adesuyi Haastrup, to reconcile with all those who felt aggrieved over his emergence. Fasuyi, in a congratulatory message to Haastrup, on Monday, noted that the process that produced the royal father, may not be perfect. He also urged

Withdraw your threat against Tinubu, presidency tells Bauchi gov
Mon, 30 Dec 2024 12:21:27 +0000

The Presidency on Monday demanded that the Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, retract what it called his “inflammatory” statement on the Tax Reform Bill. It said Mohammed’s statement, “We’ll show Tinubu our true colour,” neither reflects the stance of the North nor the constructive dialogue needed between states and the Federal Government. Tinubu’s Special Adviser

Russia pledged to punish plane crash masterminds—Azerbaijan
Mon, 30 Dec 2024 12:19:30 +0000

Azerbaijan said Monday that Moscow had promised to punish those responsible for the downing of an Azerbaijan Airlines plane that Baku says was shot at by Russian air defences. The AZAL Embraer 190 jet crash-landed in Kazakhstan on December 25, killing 38 of the 67 people on board. Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has demanded that

Dinamo Zagreb appoint Ballon d’Or winner, Cannavaro, coach
Mon, 30 Dec 2024 12:19:29 +0000

Croatian top-flight club, Dinamo Zagreb has announced the appointment of a former Italian international, Fabio Cannavaro as the club’s new coach. The announcement was disclosed in a statement Sunday on the club’s site. “Fabio Cannavaro is the new coach of GNK Dinamo’s first team. This decision by the club’s management and the sports director was

Tinubu approves establishment of varsity in Southern Kaduna
Mon, 30 Dec 2024 12:16:16 +0000

President Bola Tinubu has consented to a proposal to establish a federal university in Southern Kaduna. Vice President Kashim Shettima revealed this “at the weekend during a condolence visit to the Kukah family on the death of Yohanna Kukah, the Agwom Akulu of Ikulu Chiefdom,” the VP’s spokesperson, Stanley Nkwocha, revealed in a statement Monday.

Tinubu’s economic diplomacy blooming – Wale Edun
Mon, 30 Dec 2024 12:11:38 +0000

The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, says the economic diplomacy carried out by President Bola Tinubu around the world is generating the desired results. The Minister said this while briefing State House correspondents after a meeting with the president in Lagos on Sunday. Edun said the president had