The National Orientation Agency (NOA) says it has identified sponsors of the proposed nationwide protest. There have been reports that some Nigerians, under various bodies, are planning a nationwide protest between August 1 and 10 against the rising cost of living and the economic hardship in the country. In a statement on Thursday, Paul Odenyi,…
The Chief Executive of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Farouk Ahmed, has cautioned Nigerians against over-dependence on products from the Dangote refinery. Ahmed highlighted concerns over the consistency and standardisation of the refinery’s output, stating that the quality of its products was inferior compared to the imported quality products. He addressed…
The Nigerian Correctional Service has released the names and pictures of those who escaped from the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Suleja, Niger State. A downpour had damaged the perimeter fence of the centre which paved the way for over 180 inmates to escape in April 2024. While some were recaptured, many others are still…
Celtic have signed Denmark captain Kasper Schmeichel on a one-year deal after the goalkeeper led his country to the last 16 of Euro 2024. Schmeichel, 37, was a free agent after leaving Belgian club Anderlecht at the end of last season and replaces former Manchester City club-mate Joe Hart, who has retired. The Dane has…
The 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has expressed deep concern over Nigerians’ severe economic hardships. His comments came during a ceremony for the distribution of free fertiliser to 52,800 smallholder farmers across Kano State’s 44 local government areas on Thursday. Addressing the gathering at the Government House, alongside the newly appointed second-class Emirs…
The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, has explained why Labour settled for #70,000 minimum wage with government Speaking to journalists, Ajaero said Organised Labour rejected a proposal by President Bola Tinubu to pay ₦250,000 minimum wage and increase petrol prices. “Accepting ₦70,000 was the best way to save Nigerians from further…
English side Manchester United have signed French defender Leny Yoro from Lille until 2029 in a deal worth 62m euros (£52.18m), with 8m euros (£6.73m) in add-ons. The 18-year-old centre-back has signed a five-year contract at Old Trafford, with the option for an additional 12 months. Yoro, who made his Lille debut at the age…
English Premier League Champions Manchester City have signed Brazil winger Savinho from French side Troyes until 2029 in a deal worth 40m euros (£30.8m). The 20-year-old starred on loan at Girona last season as they finished third in La Liga. Both Girona and Troyes are part of the City Football Group. Savinho said City are…
Hoodlums who kidnapped 11 passengers at the Amechi-Idodo axis of the Enugu-Abakaliki federal highway have made a demand of 30 million naira for their release Sources say the victims, including tertiary institution students, were abducted on Tuesday while returning to Abakaliki, the Ebonyi State capital. They left Awka, Anambra State capital, before they were intercepted…
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has named the 12.5 kilometres Kemta-Idi Aba-Somorin Road in Abeokuta after the Noble Laureate, Prof Wole Soyinka. Abiodun, who spoke at a reception organised by the state government to celebrate the 90th birthday of the Noble Laureate, at Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL), Abeokuta, said the naming of the road…
