The club announced that the takeover from the Friedkin Group, a U.S. company, was finalised on Thursday, bringing an end to Everton’s lengthy ownership story.The club will move from its long-term home, Goodison Park, to a new stadium on the riverfront for the upcoming season, and the American ownership group will take over the 94.1%...
Dangote Refinery has announced a reduction in petrol prices, with the rate dropping to as low as N899 per litre for two million litres.The new pricing structure offers petrol at N899.5 per litre for cash purchases of two million liters, with an additional two million liters available on a bank guarantee valid for 15 days...
The Federal Capital Territory High Court, on Thursday granted the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, bail in the sum of N500 million with three sureties in like sum.Justice Maryann Anenih had, on December 10, refused the ex-governor’s bail application, stressing it was filed prematurely.While delivering the initial ruling, she said, having been...
Officers of the Oyo State Police Command have detained the principal of Islamic High School, Bashorun, Ibadan, Mr. Abdullahi Fasasi.Fasasi was invited by the police on Wednesday and has been detained since then following the death of no fewer than 30 children during a stampede at the carnival.Our correspondent learnt that the principal’s detention is...
The Abia State Government has reiterated its commitment to creating a business-friendly environment aimed at unlocking opportunities and fostering economic growth to attract investments. The government is dedicated to supporting entrepreneurs and small business owners throughout the state. During the opening of a two-day stakeholders meeting for the 2024 Business Enabling Reforms Action Plan (BERAP)...
By Fred Itua As nations continue to compete in technological, scientific and academic breakthroughs through various incentives, stakeholders in Nigeria have been worried that the nation has not paid much attention to this area as many deserving graduates are often left uncelebrated. The social media space had in recent times been flooded with reports of...
Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori extended his warm congratulations to His Royal Majesty Dr. Emmanuel Sideso, Abe I, Ovie of Uvwie Kingdom, on the occasion of his 81st birth anniversary, which will take place on December 19, 2024. The congratulatory message was contained in a formal statement disseminated by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus...
Newly posted Permanent Secretary to the State House, Temitope Fashedemi, Wednesday called on State House staff to see themselves as privileged to be called upon to serve, urging them to always put in their best.Mr Fashedemi stated this as he took over the administrative leadership of the State House following the recent postings of some...
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has announced the arrest of the organisers of the children’s funfair where a tragic stampede occurred on Wednesday at Islamic High School, Basorun, Ibadan, Oyo State.In a statement shared on his official X handle, Makinde said the organisers are in custody and investigations are ongoing to determine the circumstances...
Dangote Refinery has clarified what it described as a misrepresentation of facts by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited regarding the $ 1 billion loan backed by the latter’s crude in support of the Refinery.Mr. Anthony ChiejinaGroup Chief Branding and Communications Officer of the Dangote Group who made the clarification in a statement on Wednesday...
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Adamawa chapter, on Wednesday observed a peaceful protest, urging the Federal Government to double efforts to end insecurity, kidnapping and abduction of students in the country. Speaking at the protest in Yola, Mr Muhammad Haruna, National President, Senior Staff Association of Nigeria University (SSANU), said the NLC leadership urges the...
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on Wednesday 17th December stage a nationwide protest rally against worsening insecurity in the country. Also, the congress has raised the alarm over plot to attack peaceful protesters and cause mayhem, warning that any attack on the demonstrators would be a declation of war on Nigeria. A statement signed by...
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) says a truck collision with four other vehicles has left two dead while three others were critically injured. The General Manager of LASTMA, Mr Olalekan Bakare-Oki, said this in a statement on Wednesday in Lagos. Bakare-Oki said the devastating road traffic calamity occurred at Iyana Meiran inward Meiran...
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has emerged the winner of the Chairmanship seats and Councillorship positions in all 27 Local Government Areas during the December 13 council elections in Borno. The list of the Chairmen-elect, who had been declared winners by the returning officers earlier, was officially announced by Alhaji Tahiru Shettima, the Chairman...
The Nigerian military has debunked reports alleging that a Nigerian military aircraft was involved in a clandestine intelligence operation in Burkina Faso, describing the claims as false, misleading and unsupported by facts. A competent source told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the aircraft was on a duly authorised ferry flight to Portugal for...
