The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, on Tuesday, decried what he described as rising cases of drug abuse among soldiers deployed in the various theatres of operation. The COAS raised the concern in Sokoto while declaring open a one-day seminar on warrior ethos, with the theme “Optimising Warrior Ethos in the Nigerian Army: A Panacea for Operational Effectiveness,” organised by the Department of Army Transformation and Innovation. Represented by the acting General Officer Commanding, 8 Division, Brig. Gen. Ibikunle Ajose, the COAS expressed the hope that the seminar would address the issue of drug abuse among soldiers,…
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Popular British actor Idris Elba collaborated with Nigerian music sensation, Ahmed Ololade, better known by his stage name Asake, setting social media agog with his voice narration on the singer’s stardom documentary teaser. Although there is little known about the reported ‘documentary’, Asake is set to captivate his fans with the Elba narration that offers an intimate look into his meteoric rise to international stardom Elba, who voiced the teaser became the centre of attention as words on the streets claim that he will be the narrator of the highly anticipated documentary which delves deep into Asake’s journey, charting his…
Former cryptocurrency executive Caroline Ellison was jailed for two years on Tuesday for her involvement in the theft of approximately $8 billion in customer funds tied to the collapse of the FTX exchange, founded by her ex-boyfriend Sam Bankman-Fried. Ellison pleaded guilty to seven felony counts of fraud and conspiracy and served as a key prosecution witness in Bankman-Fried’s trial, where he received a 25-year prison sentence last year. The 29-year-old’s sentencing comes despite some legal experts suggesting Ellison may skirt jail time for her extensive cooperation against Bankman-Fried, the former billionaire head of the $32 billion cryptocurrency exchange. READ…
Nigeria’s unemployment rate increased marginally to 5.3 per cent in Q1 2024 from 5.0 per cent in Q3 2023, with females recording a higher unemployment rate of 6.2 per cent compared to males at 4.3 per cent. According to the latest report from the National Bureau of Statistics on Tuesday, in urban areas, the unemployment rate remained unchanged at 6.0 per cent, while rural unemployment stood at 4.3 per cent. “The unemployment rate increased to 5.3 per cent in the first quarter of 2024 from 5.0 per cent in Q3 2023. “The unemployment rate among males was 4.3 per cent…
The average fare paid by air passengers for specified routes on a single journey rose sharply in August 2024, hitting N123,700.14. This represents a 25.51 per cent increase compared to N98,560.28 in July 2024. In a report by the Nigeria Bureau of Statistics on Tuesday, on a year-on-year basis, the fare jumped by 56.56 per cent from N79,011.38 in August last year, making air travel more expensive for commuters. In other categories, the average fare for bus journeys within cities dropped to N869.35 in August 2024, showing a decrease of 7.77 per cent from N942.61 in July 2024. On a…
Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to fostering stronger international partnerships and deepening relations with member states of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States. Vice President Kashim Shettima, representing President Bola Tinubu, stated this at a high-level OACPS meeting on the sidelines of the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, USA. Angola chaired the meeting. The Senior Special Assistant to the Vice President on Media and Communication, Mr. Stanley Nkwocha, revealed this in a statement he signed Tuesday titled, ‘Nigeria strengthens partnership with OACPS members at 79th UN General Assembly.’ Shettima reiterated the importance…
The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria has urged the Federal Government to increase its shares in the Dangote Petroleum Refinery from the current seven per cent to at least 45 per cent to enable assurance and energy security. It said this will ensure further energy assurance and security for the citizens. PENGASSAN President, Festus Osifo, made the call in Lagos on Tuesday during the presentation of its communique and recommendations from the recent edition of the association’s Energy and Labour Summit. He explained that the high stake in the refinery would enhance energy security, noting that…
The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, on Tuesday, said a total of N15,606,138,376 had been to 5,225 family members and next of kin of deceased police officers between 2023 and 2024. According to him, a total of N9,851,847,889.88 was paid to 3,077 families and next of kin on six different occasions between July 2023 and June 2024. The IG spoke in Abuja while presenting cheques to another batch of slain officers’ families. He said, “We will be presenting cheques totalling N5,754,290,486.38 to the families of deceased police officers who have selflessly given their lives in service of our great…
The Federal Government has commenced preparation of the 2025 national budget, with a stern warning to ministries, departments and agencies to input only line items within their mandates. It also urged the MDAs to focus on projects that align with the economic priorities of the current administration. This was disclosed by the Director-General of the Budget Office, Tanimu Yakubu, on Tuesday at an event to commence training on the GIFMIS budget preparation subsystem for ministries, departments and agencies in Abuja. According to him, the quality of our national budget has been a long-standing concern, and the training is part of…
The Chairman of the Board of Nigerian Aviation Handling Company Plc, Dr Seinde Fadeni, has announced the passing of his mother, Chief Mrs Alice Fadeni. In a statement, Fadeni disclosed that his mother transited unto glory on Friday, September 20, 2024, aged 95 years. “A woman loved by all for her compassion and charity works, Chief Mrs Fadeni lived a life of fulfilment and died at a ripe old age in the presence of her children, grandchildren and family members,” he stated. The family said concerning its matriarch, “She will be remembered for her warmth and kindness, which touched the…