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The Ijaw National Congress has advised the Federal Government and security agencies to exercise caution in their responses to the nationwide protest planned to be held Aug.1-Aug.10. Prof. Benjamin Okaba, President, INC, gave the advice in Abuja on Saturday at a news conference tagged “State of the Nation: What the Federal Government Should Do”. Okaba said that the Federal Government should guide against inflammatory rhetoric and heavy-handed tactics, which could exacerbate tensions and plunge the nation into chaos. “As our nation teeters on the brink of a proposed protest amidst unprecedented national hardship, the Ijaw National Congress (INC) urges the…
Olympic organisers have issued a “deep apology” after South Korea’s athletes were mistakenly introduced as North Korea at the opening ceremony in Paris. As the excited, flag-waving team floated down the River Seine, both French and English announcers introduced them as the “Democratic People’s Republic of Korea” – the official name of North Korea. The same name was then used – correctly – when North Korea’s delegation sailed past. The two Koreas have been divided since the end of World War Two, with tensions between the states further escalating recently. The subtitle which ran across the bottom of the…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has disbursed $148 million to 29 authorised dealers to stabilise the foreign exchange market amid the recent decline of the naira.
Warn your children not to protest in Lagos; let my father rule for three years before you complain — Pres. Tinubu’s daughter tells market women. See video da857574-a3d2-4536-bc1b-590b2051a38d
As the nation braces for the upcoming #EndBadGovernance protests scheduled for August 1, a wave of senators, members of the House of Representatives, and some members of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) are reportedly leaving the country under the guise of medical checkups and summer holidays. The National Assembly chambers were hurriedly shut down last Tuesday, allowing members to process their visas and travel before the anticipated protests. This decision comes amid growing concerns over safety and security during the protests. Several lawmakers, speaking anonymously to Daily Sun, expressed their fears of becoming targets if the nationwide protests proceed as…
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…