Nigerian army puts to operation 2 Bell UH1 helicopters
The Nigerian Army has put to operation two new Bell UH1 Helicopters to herald its aviation unit and to strengthen its counter-insurgency operations. The two helicopters arrived the Nigeria Police Air wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja at about 4:37 p.m. In his remarks, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, […]
Kenya scraps bread levy after protests
Kenya’s government has scrapped the 16% levy on bread, and higher taxes on cooking oil and mobile money services after protests in the capital, Nairobi. The U-turn was announced by the Chairman of the Parliamentary Finance Committee, at a press briefing attended by President William Ruto. Since coming to office in 2022, President Ruto has […]
Police take over 23 Rivers LG Secretariats after two deaths
The Rivers State Police Command has taken over all the 23 Council Secretariats and some critical government infrastructure in the state. In a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, Grace Iringe-Koko, the police said the decision to take over the councils was taken to forestall more bloodshed and prevent […]
Authorities in Ghana rescues two more Nigerian girls
Nigerian authorities in Ghana have rescued two more Nigerian girls. This recent rescue brings the total number of Nigerian girls rescued in Ghana to 13, following last week’s rescue of 11 girls from Imo and Plateau States, who were also trafficked under false promises of employment but forced into prostitution. The Chairman of the Nigerian […]
NCDC caution Nigerians on the spread of cholera
Nigeria Centre for Disease Prevention and Control is warning that beverages, ice, and drinks prepared with unclean or contaminated water can spread cholera. The NCDC raised the alarm on its X handle today, and urged Nigerians to protect themselves and their loved ones by not consuming foods or drinks prepared with water from unreliable sources. […]
Sergio Ramos parts ways with Sevilla yet again after one season
Spanish defender Sergio Ramos has told hometown club Sevilla his second stint with them is over after just one season. The 38-year-old Ramos racked up 37 appearances for Sevilla as they struggled to 14th in La Liga, getting through three coaches on the way. Ramos left Sevilla at 19 for a 15-year spell at Real […]
Visa ban restricting Nigerian travelers to UAE to be lifted soon
The Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, has revealed plans by the United Arab Emirates government to soon lift the visa ban imposed on Nigerian travelers. Keyamo, during an interview on the State House YouTube channel, noted that a resolution has been reached between President Tinubu and UAE President Mohamed Al-Nahyan during Tinubu’s visit to the […]
Nigerian pilgrim dies on his way to Jamaraat
A Nigerian pilgrim who was on his way to Jamaraat to perform the ritual of throwing stones collapsed and eventually died due to heatstroke. Head of Nigeria’s Medical Team for the 2024 Hajj, Dr Abubakar Adamu, confirmed this in an interview with newsmen on Monday in Mina, Saudi Arabia. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) […]
FG denies spending N1.5bn on hotels for ILO delegates
The Presidency has denied the viral reports that the Federal Government spent N1.5bn on hotel accommodation and other logistics for the delegates in the just concluded International Labour Organisation conference that held in Geneva, Switzerland. The rebuttal was made by the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, in an […]
Senate to receive supplementary budget July
The Senate has said President Bola Tinubu will send the 2024 Supplementary budget to the legislators for approval after resumption. The Senate spokesperson, Yemi Adaramodu, informed The PUNCH that the N6.6tn supplementary budget, although still being computed by the executive, would be sent to the National Assembly after its July 2 resumption. He said, “The […]
