IPMAN threatens to suspend distribution of products in Port Harcourt, Enugu, Makurdi, others
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has threatened to suspend the supply and distribution of products within its designated Eastern zone effective Monday. IPMAN’s strike notice, which was contained in a circular signed by the association’s National President, Alhaji Sanusi Fari, on Saturday, is coming against the backdrop
Twitter ban: Commonwealth places Nigeria on watchlist
The Commonwealth has placed Nigeria on its watchlist over the suspension of Twitter, a microblogging platform. The body is monitoring repression of the rights to freedom of expression, access to information, media gag and disregard for the rule of law. The Secretary-General, Patricia Scotland, said all member countries have obligations
APGA reconciles with Bianca, invokes Ojukwu’s spirit for Anambra election
The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) Peace, Reconciliation and Outreach Committee met with Bianca Ojukwu on Saturday. Ojukwu, the wife of late party national leader, Chukwuemeka Ojukwu was formerly Nigeria’s Ambassador to Spain. The delegation led by an ex-APGA chairman Victor Umeh, included the Anambra House of Assembly Speaker, Victor
Corps members charged to trust their instincts, apply security techniques for survival
The 2021 Batch B, Stream 1 Corps members (PCMs) deployed to Osun State have been advised to be watchful to signs of security threat which they could encounter in their places of primary assignment. They were also sensitised on the need to be conscious security wise in view of the
I have nothing to hide – Saraki speaks on EFCC ‘arrest’
Bukola Saraki, a former Senate President has broken his silence on his repeated invitation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, stating that as a free citizen, he has nothing to hide. Saraki in a statement by his Media aide, Yusuph Olaniyonu said he visited the office of the
Tokyo Olympics: Nigeria’s Blessing Okagbare suspended
Nigerian sprint queen, Blessing Okagbare Ighoteguonor has been “provisionally” suspended for doping at the ongoing Tokyo Olympics in Japan. The Athletics Integrity Unit, AIU, made this known in a press statement on Saturday. AIU said that Okagbare tested positive for a banned substance – human growth hormone. The anti-doping body
Kaduna Files Fresh Charges Against El-Zakzaky
The Kaduna State Government has filed fresh charges against the leader of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria, Ibrahim El-Zakzaky. This is coming after the Kaduna State High Court discharged and acquitted the leader of IMN and his wife, Zeenat. Naija News had earlier reported that Justice Gideon Kurada on Wednesday
Kaduna residents find solace in Okada business amid job loss, demolition of markets, shops
Kaduna State also known as the Crocodile City has gradually turned to a commercial hub for Okada riders as unemployment worsens and hardship bites harder. This is evident from the fact that more salary earners in the state are being thrown out of their jobs following indiscriminate sack of workers
Primate Ayodele issues fresh prophecies on Kenyan presidential election
The leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, on Thursday, released fresh prophecies on the forth coming election of Kenya which will be happening in 2022. Primate Ayodele said the Kenyan election will be a tough one due to the issues that will come up before and during
Tokyo Olympics: Two Nigerian athletes qualify for 100m semifinals
Two Nigerian athletes, Blessing Okagbare and Nzubechi Grace Nwokocha have made it to the semifinals of the women 100m race in the ongoing Olympic games in Tokyo. This is the first time since 2012, Nigerians will be having two of her athletes contesting in the semifinals of the 100m women