This decision comes after the government raised concerns that Dangote’s newly built refinery in the country would give him a monopolistic advantage. Africa’s wealthiest individual, Aliko Dangote, has scrapped plans to invest in a new steel plant in Nigeria. This decision comes after the government raised concerns that Dangote’s newly built refinery in the country…
Baby Yasine, who was reportedly delivered by Cesarean section after his 9-months pregnant mother succumbed to her injuries sustained during an overnight Israeli strike on Nusseirat in the central Gaza Strip, is caressed by his grandfather as he lies in an incubator at the Al-Aqsa Martyr’s hospital in Deir el-Balah on July 20, 2024. –…
Only a few states appear to have received the 20 trucks of rice palliative earmarked for each of the 36 states by the Federal Government and the issue is causing anxiety. A survey at the weekend shows no northern state apart from Kano had received the consignment of rice while in the South-West, only Oyo…
A total of 23 communities from 10 LGAs in Abia State have been picked to benefit from the Abia State Agency for Community and Social Development Project, as approved by Governor Alex Otti. The projects that were submitted to the state government as the most important needs in their localities, are to be constructed in…
The State Governor Dist. Senator Hope Uzodimma has re- echoed that the security of lives and properties of Imo citizens and other residents in the state is paramount to his administration. Governor Uzodimma who was represented by the Secretary to the Government of lmo state, Chief Cosmas Iwu, disclosed this, during the passing – out…
The Senator representing Abia North Senatorial Zone, Orji Uzor Kalu, has proposed a constitutional amendment to make the Senators, House of Representative Members and House of Assembly Members sit on a part-time basis in the face of serious economic challenges facing Nigeria. Senator Kalu who spoke to News Central TV said it won’t be a…
Corper Zainab Ibrahim is grateful to her widowed mother for her selflessness in educating her in school using finances from her palm oil business. Following her recent completion of the 3-week NYSC orientation camp, Zainab Ibrahim decided to pay tribute to her extraordinary widowed mother, praising her mother’s undying tenacity and dedication to her family….
Nobel Laureate, Wole Soyinka has labeled former US President Donald Trump a consummate liar and a global threat. In an interview with newsmen for his 90th birthday, Soyinka expressed grave concerns about Trump, who is currently running for the US Presidential election. Soyinka compared Trump to a past Nigerian leader, emphasizing the latter’s manipulative tactics….
The Lagos State government has informed churches that it will commence its on-street parking scheme, which will allow it to charge cars parked on designated streets hourly. A notice by the Lagos State Parking Authority (LASPA), dated July 19 and signed by its head of operations, Ayokunle Akinrimisi, said the directive would take effect in…
The Nigeria Police Force has said the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has no business meddling with land cases or other civil matters. According to a statement issued on Sunday, the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, also refuted the allegations made against Egbetokun in connection with a land dispute involving one Bilikisu…
