The Kano State Government has agreed to pay N3 billion as compensation to one group of traders affected by its decision to demolish properties it claimed were illegal. The government settled out of court with the Incorporated Trustees of Masallacin Eid Shop Owners and Traders Association for the demolition of their property. The agreement was … Read more
Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro believes his sensational teen Relebohile Mofokeng is ready to play for Bafana Bafana ahead next year’s African Cup of Nations. The 19-year-old has impressed ever since making his debut for Pirates last season. He has since caught interested from European teams and it’s only a matter of time before he … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has approved the removal of all the directors in Nigeria’s aviation ministry amidst an ongoing effort to revamp the sector to ensure a safe and efficient air travel experience for Nigerians. This was disclosed in a statement issued Thursday by Odutayo Oluseyi, the ministry’s Head of Press and Public Affairs, in Abuja. … Read more
HTH, a leading provider of pool care products, is proud to announce a strategic partnership with the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) to raise awareness about pool safety. HTH partnership with NSRI: YouTube video: Supplied The Festive Season is a time of joy and celebration, and many families choose to spend their holidays by the … Read more
Jigawa State Government has reviewed the amount of money to be paid henceforth as compensation for land and economic trees taken by the government. The government’s spokesperson, Sagir Ahmad, said the decision followed deliberations at the state Executive Council Meeting on Wednesday, presided over by the Governor, Umar Namadi. Mr Ahmad said higher compensation will … Read more
The Acting Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has called for renewed unity for significant and accelerated development in the state as envisioned and pursued by Governor Rotimi Akeredolu. Mr Aiyedatiwa made the call in a statewide broadcast to the people of the state on Thursday in Akure. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports … Read more
On Friday, 19th November, a popular Kano-based Islamic scholar, Muhammad Uthman, made certain claims about the Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE). AGILE is a World Bank-assisted project of the Federal Ministry of Education geared at improving secondary education opportunities for adolescent girls aged between 10 and 20. During a short commentary after … Read more
The Minister of Women and Social Development, Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, says her ministry will not spend a kobo on advocacy and enlightenment campaigns, describing them as “frivolous meetings.” She also said millions of dollars are spent on “speaking English and travelling” with nothing to gain from such activities. Mrs Kennedy-Ohaneye stated this on Wednesday while speaking … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has sacked the heads of Nigeria’s aviation agencies including FAAN, NAMA, NCAA and NiMET. The sack was announced in a statement on Wednesday by presidential spokesperson Ajuri Ngelale. New officials were also appointed to head the agencies. Mr Ngelale said the replacements were done “to bring world class standards to Nigerian Civil … Read more
The Director, Enugu State Fire Service, Okwudiri Ohaa, has confirmed the death of a fire officer during a fire incident at the Auto Parts Market, Coal-Camp, Enugu. Mr Ohaa, in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Enugu, said that personnel of the fire service later brought the fire, which started at … Read more
