North-West lawmakers caucus in the House of Representatives on Friday lauded President Bola Tinubu for signing into law the North-West Development Commission Bill into law. Recall that the President signed the bill into law on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, alongside the South-East Development Commission. The caucus is made up of lawmakers from the seven States of Kaduna, Kano, Kebbi, Sokoto, Jigawa, Katsina and Zamfara. Addressing a press conference on Friday at the National Assembly Complex, spokesman for the group and lawmaker representing Jibia/Kaita Federal Constituency, Katsina State, Mr Sada Soli commended Tinubu for the feat, saying that the singing of…
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Former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has congratulated Nigerian-born Swedish musician and producer, Dr Alban, on his recent induction into the European Hall of Fame. Obi made this known in a statement on his social media account on Friday. Dr Alban, whose real name is Alban Uzoma Nwapa, has achieved immense success in the music industry, selling an estimated 16 million records worldwide. His hit single “It’s My Life” reached number one in several countries, including Israel, Austria, the Netherlands, Sweden, and Germany. Obi praised Dr Alban’s achievements, stating that his success story aligns with his belief in the creative power…
The Speaker, Edo State Youth Parliament, Fawaz Muhammad on Friday urged the youths to embark on a violent free protest being planned for August 1-10. Muhammad made this known in Benin during the inauguration of the second assembly of the Edo State Youth Parliament at the state House of Assembly. While speaking on the proposed protest against economic hardship in the country, the Speaker also urged the youths to address issue, noting that their would get thd the right quarters. He said, “My message to the youth is that they should embark on peaceful protest and they should not allowed…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control in a step to combat the rising use of harmful bleaching creams in the northeastern part of the country raided a popular Monday market in Maiduguri arresting one Kabeer Mohammed for illegally mixing and selling high-concentration bleaching creams. According to a post on NAFDAC’s official X handle on Friday, the raid was part of a larger effort to curb the use of dangerous bleaching products in the region. The agency stated that it would impose appropriate sanctions on the arrested individual according to regulations. They wrote: “To combat the rising…
Afrobeat sensation Adekunle Kosoko popularly known as Adekunle Gold has taken to social media to express his heartfelt appreciation to Olamide, the founder of YBNL Nation, for giving him a chance to break into the music industry. Adekunle Gold revealed that he started his career as a graphic designer and designed the YBNL logo, which eventually led to him becoming a part of the YBNL family. He shared his gratitude on X.com on Thursday, saying: ” “Thank you #olamide for giving that young graphic designer the chance to not only design the YBNL logo but to be a part of…
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has said the people of the state are very peaceful and thoughtful and will avoid any action that may disrupt the peace of the state or cause the destruction of lives and businesses. This is following growing calls for nationwide protests against economic hardship under the slogan #EndBadGovernanceinNigeria. The protest is scheduled for August 1–10, 2024. “I’m confident that the people of Kwara, whether old or young, understand that challenges of life are not to be tackled through actions that may cause further damage or have negative consequences for themselves, their families, our state, and…
Despite a downpour, Team Nigeria arrived in style at La Grande Seine for the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympics. The team, led by flagbearer Tobi Amusan and general captain Anuoluwapo Opeyori, defied the rain to showcase their spirit and enthusiasm. In a unique twist, the opening ceremony is being held outside of a stadium, utilising the city’s iconic landmarks such as the Austerlitz Bridge, Louvre, Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral, and Eiffel Tower. Team Nigeria The teams will embark on a four-mile boat cruise along the Seine River, passing through these notable structures. In a video shared on X.com…
The opening ceremony for the 2024 Olympics in Paris, France is currently underway as star athletes, musicians, world leaders and fans troop in from across the world to witness the colourful event. Up to 500,000 people are watching in person from specially built stands, where tickets have sold for up to 2,700 euros ($2,900), on the river banks for free, and from the overlooking balconies and apartments, AFP reports. This is the first time when the Olympics opening parade will be moved outside the main athletics stadium, and into the heart of the capital — in keeping with their motto…
The Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations, Amina Mohammed, on Friday, met with President Bola Tinubu at the Aso Rock Villa, to debrief him on efforts to restore constitutional rule in some West African countries that recently fell to military rule. She called for a return to constitutional rule in the affected nations—Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso and Guinea. The civilian governments in Burkina Faso and Mali and Niger fell to military control in May 2021, September 2022 and July 2023, respectively. Consequently, the Economic Community of West African States announced economic sanctions that isolated the three states alongside Guinea, where…
Oando PLC has denied allegations on social and digital media that it owns a blending plant in Malta. The energy company also denied importing dirty fuel into Nigeria through a Maltese company, Raz Hansir Oil Terminal Limited. A statement by the company secretary, Ayotola Jagun, said the allegations levelled against Oando of being a shareholder and its principals of being board members of Raz Hansir Oil Terminal Limited, a company that operates an oil storage and blending facility responsible for importing adulterated petroleum products into Nigeria, were unfounded. “We wish to refute such claims and attest that neither Oando PLC…