Author: statereporter
The recruitment portal of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited is currently inaccessible to interested applicants. News stations from across the countries reported earlier that the petroleum company announced on Friday morning that it is hiring. However, hours after this announcement, interested candidates have found it difficult to process their applications. In an attempt to allay fears, the NNPC declared that its employment application website is currently facing technical issues due to an unexpected increase in user activity. In a message on its social media account, NNPCL stated that it was actively working to resolve the issues with the…
The recent move by some top South African celebrities owes that Adetshina hold a very strong Nigerian heritage. It’s almost without a good reason but they are seriously putting efforts to take her out from the pageantry.
President Bola Tinubu says he has no cabal or sponsor to compensate because he spent his personal fortune in the last election. Dismissing claims that he is being controlled by some ‘cabal’ to make economic reforms, the president who spoke at the State House on July 15th said his victory at the polls was purely by divine intervention. According to him, “I have no cabal. I have no sponsors. The money I spent on the elections was my personal fortune. At some point, the odds were against me; banks were locked. But Allah, the Almighty God, said I will be…
Finance Minister & Coordinator of the Economy Wale Edun says over 600,000 households have benefited from the direct cash transfer programme of the FG following the resumption of payments. The minister disclosed this in his office in Abuja, on Thursday, July 25. This is according to a statement by Mohammed Manga, the Director of Information and Public Relations at the Ministry of Finance. “Edun emphasised the President’s commitment to the welfare of ordinary Nigerians and the Government’s efforts to ensure transparency and accountability in its social protection initiatives including but not limited to the acceleration of the direct benefit transfer…
The Super Eagles forward is reportedly keen on leaving Napoli, while the club appears focused on securing Chelsea’s Romelu Lukaku as a replacement. Despite receiving multiple offers, no club has made any move further and Osimhen has yet to join his Napoli teammates for pre-season training, signalling his strong desire to exit the club. Osimhen’s potential move to Paris Saint-Germain, PSG is facing complications, as the French club is hesitant to meet the €100m release clause for the Nigerian striker. PSG already has Kolo Muani and Gonçalo Ramos, which complicates the situation further. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabian clubs Al-Ahli and Al-Hilal…
United State’s former President, Barack Obama has endorsed Vice-President Kamala Harris to be the Democratic presidential nominee, ending days of speculation over whether he would support her. Former President Obama and ex-First Lady Michelle Obama said in a joint statement that they believe Ms Harris has the “vision, the character, and the strength that this critical moment demands”. Mr Obama was reportedly among more than 100 prominent Democrats Ms Harris spoke to after President Joe Biden announced last Sunday he was dropping out of the race. In a statement at the time, Mr Obama praised Mr Biden’s exit, but stopped…
Former Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Seriake Dickson has urged youths in the Niger Delta to shun violence in the planned protests. He said they can express their grievances without violence and destruction of property. “A peaceful demonstration is possible. Violence and destruction of property is not necessary. Your voices will be heard without resort to violence,” Senator Dickson said. Dickson who represents Bayelsa West at the Senate also asked Governors and leaders to engage youths across the country to assuage their anger and frustrations which he said were genuine. “Governors and leaders across the country should engage the youth,…
President Bola Tinubu has accused the sponsors of the #EndBadGovernment nationwide protest demonstrations of unpatriotism.
The Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, has claimed that foreign mercenaries are behind the organisation of the planned August 1st to 10th nationwide protest. Naija News reports that the police boss made the revelation on Friday when addressing newsmen in Abuja. While attributing the claim to intelligence at the disposal of the Force, Egbetokun charged Nigerians to exercise caution and think well before joining any protest group. He commended those who have spoken out against any form of protest at this critical juncture. Egbetokun said, “We have been monitoring development surrounding protest threats. While some groups call for…
A 300-level Computer Science student of Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU) Bauchi, Naja’atu Salisu has passed away after she was found unconscious in the bathroom on Friday morning, July 26. It was gathered that Naja’atu entered the bathroom in the female hostel at the Gubi campus of the university to have a morning shower & prepare for lectures but was later found lying unconscious on the floor of the bathroom. One of her roommates who spoke with Leadership said: “She had done every routine in preparation for the morning class before going into the bathroom. She brought wears that she…