Breaking News this Afternoon in Nigeria Tuesday 22nd October 2024
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Customs bags IPRA award for strategic communication campaign
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has been awarded the prestigious Golden World Award (GWA) for Crisis Communication by the International Public Relations Association (IPRA). The award, recognising NCS’ outstanding public relations efforts, was presented during a grand ceremony on October 18, 2024, at the Metropol Palace Hotel in Belgrade, Serbia. Comptroller-General of Customs Bashir Adewale …
The Sun Nigeria.
Osimhen’s amazing strike enters record books after Ronaldo
By Seyi Babalola Victor Osimhen’s incredible overhead kick goal for Galatasaray versus Antalyaspor has entered the record books. According to CNN Turk, the spectacular effort was just the second goal in the world to be scored from a height more than 2.30 metres. Osimhen’s goal came from a height of 2.32 meters. Only Cristiano Ronaldo’s …
The Sun Nigeria.
Take your destiny in your hands, Oba Mekunu Salis urges Nigerian youths.
Eminent Lawyer and politician, Oba Mekunu Owolabi Salis has urged Nigerian youths to unite along a common front and take their destiny into their hands in the crucial need to champion their collective cause irrespective of tribe,s**, religion or sectarian differences of any hue. Speaking ahead of the thirty-day National Youth Conference proposed by President …
The Sun Nigeria.
Firm electrifies Nigerian communities with solar power
By Zika Bobby As Nigeria grapples with huge electricity deficit, StarTimes has unveiled a more reliable solar energy solution called StarTimes Solar. The power solution was unveiled by StarTimes at the Nigeria Energy Exhibition in Lagos, last week. The initiative aims to bridge the energy gap, providing a sustainable and cost-effective alternative to traditional power …
The Sun Nigeria.
BREAKING: PDP govs shop for court order to hold NEC
The crisis in the main opposition political party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has taken a new twist as the party’s governors forum led by Bauchi State governor, Alhaji Bala Mohammed, is seeking an express order of the court to convene a National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting. Daily Sun gathered that the PDP governors have …
The Sun Nigeria.
Labour talks tough on minimum wage
From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The National Labour Congress (NLC) has reaffirmed its resolve to take decisive action against states that refuse to implement the new minimum wage by the October 31 deadline. The Assistant General Secretary of the NLC, Chris Onyeka, in a phone chat with the Daily Sun, insisted that the Congress would not …
The Sun Nigeria.
PDP govs, NWC decide on NEC meeting today
From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja Barring any last minute change, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum will meet today, in Abuja, to take a decision on the opposition its National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting scheduled for October 24. Similarly, the PDP National Working Committee (NWC) is also scheduled to meet today over Thursday’s NEC meeting. …
The Sun Nigeria.
UBA grows profit by 20% to N603bn
United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has announced a Profit before Tax (PBT) of N603.48 billion compared to N502.09 billion recorded at the end of the third quarter of 2023. The PBT figure represents a 20.2 per cent increase compared to N502.09 billion recorded at the end of the third quarter of 2023. The bank’s …
The Sun Nigeria.
Katsina Governor orders closure of private health training schools
From Agaju Madugba, Katsina The Katsina State government has ordered the immediate closure of all private health training institutions operating in the area. Addressing a press conference on Monday, Governor Umaru Dikko Radda’s Special Adviser on Health, Umar Mammada, explained, “Over the past few years, we have witnessed a significant proliferation of private health training …
The Sun Nigeria.
Desist from proxy enrollment — NECO to school owners, others
School owners, stakeholders, and other relevant stakeholders have been warned by the National Examinations Council to desist from enrolling candidates by proxy. The warning was contained in a statement issued on Monday and signed by Azeez Sani, NECO Acting Director, Information and Public Relations. According to Sani, NECO observed that “such fraudulent practice often results …
The Sun Nigeria.
WACT Introduces Long Term Scholarship Programme For Onne Communities
ShareAfter awarding scholarships to 100 students, West Africa Container Terminal (WACT), Onne Port is exploring partnerships with local businesses to ensure long-term sustainability of its scholarship programme by actively provide internships and job placement for recipients after graduation for host communities at Onne, Rivers State. The company has made a significant achievement as the inaugural…
New Telegraph.
Unistar Hi-Tech Systems Ltd Disagrees With DisCos Over Meters, STS Upgrades
ShareUnistar Hi-Tech Systems Ltd has said the advice by some electricity distribution companies (DsCos) to consumers using Unistar Meters, to apply for and purchase new meters, and that the existing meters would be decommissioned and non-functional as of November 14, 2024 is inaccurate. In a statement issued on Tuesday, it also said the Nigerian Electricity…
New Telegraph.
Lugbe Land Grabbers: Wike Orders Security Agencies To Protect Demolition Squad
ShareAs the Federal Capital Territory ( FCT) sustains the ongoing demolition exercise to recover lands illegally grabbed by developers, the Minister, Nyesom Wike has directed all relevant security agencies to protect the demolition squad and ensure that there is total recovery. He gave the order on Tuesday when he paid an on-the-spot visit to the…
New Telegraph.
Nigerians Groan As Air Peace Jerks Up One-Way Flight To N200,000
ShareNigerians planning to travel by air will pay more from next week as Air Peace said it would increase its one-way flight ticket from Lagos to Abuja to N200,000 with effect from November 1, 2024. It means that a return ticket for the same route would cost as high as N400,000; a situation that may…
New Telegraph.
COP29: EU Supports Training Of Nigerian Climate Negotiators, Methane Emissions Reduction
ShareAhead of the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) holding in Baku, Azerbaijan, the European Union (EU) has partnered with the National Council on Climate Change (NCCC) to train Nigeria’s climate negotiators. The negotiators have been mandated to effectively advocate for national interests and build consensus, a key element in securing meaningful global agreements that…
New Telegraph.
CCD Urges Uzodinma To Sign Imo Persons With Disabilities, Discrimination Law
ShareThe Centre for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) has urged the Executive Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodinma to sign the State Persons with Disabilities Discrimination Law. The Law which is long-overdue is aimed at ensuring the full integration, rights and development of persons with disabilities in the State with an estimated 15% of the population…
New Telegraph.
I See PDP Rising Again, Solution Is Near – Ikpeazu
ShareDr Okezie Ikpeazụ, the immediate past Governor of Abia State has said that end to the crisis bedeviling the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) is near. This was as he said that most political parties cannot survive what the PDP has survived and assured that everything will be okay before the 2027 general elections. Ikpeazu who…
New Telegraph.
FCT Warns Roadside Beggars, Issues October 27 Ultimatum
Share The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has issued a strict warning to roadside beggars in Abuja. Roadside beggars have been demanded to vacate the streets by October 27, 2024, or face arrest. This came as FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike lamented the growing security risks posed by the increasing number of beggars in the metropolis. READ…
New Telegraph.
S’Court Reserves Judgment In Suit Against EFCC
ShareThe Supreme Court on Tuesday reserved judgment in the suit filed by 16 state governments challenging the constitutionality of the law establishing the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and two other agencies. The plaintiffs, in the suit marked: SC/CV/178/2023 had argued that the Supreme Court, in Dr Joseph Nwobike Vs Federal Republic of Nigeria,…
New Telegraph.
Jigawa Govt Raises Over N1bn To Support Victims Of Majiya Tanker Explosion
ShareJigawa State has so far gathered over N1 billion from the state government, private and corporate bodies as support to the victim’s of the recent Majiya tanker explosion. This was announced by the state Commissioner for Information, Home Affairs, Youths and Sports, Hon. Sagir Musa shortly after the State Executive Council Meeting, Chaired by Governor…
New Telegraph.
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