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The Governor of Delta State, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, on Wednesday said he was committed to running an all inclusive government that will give equal opportunities for all to excel including those living with disabilities. Governor Oborevwori, disclosed this while addressing the Delta State Association of the deaf, who were in a solidarity visit to […]
The Federal Government has called on agencies recruiting for the private sector to adhere to the N70,000 minimum wage, warning that any deviation would not be tolerated. According to the FG, the new minimum wage is necessary to address the current economic reality, emphasising that no Nigerian worker, whether in government or private […]
The Federal Government on Tuesday alerted Nigerians to the water release from Lagdo Dam in Cameroon. The FG made this known in a press statement signed by the Director General/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency, Umar Muhammed. The statement noted that the authorities of the Lagdo Dam in Cameroon will initiate […]
President Bola Tinubu arrived in Maiduguri on Monday to commiserate with the government and people of Borno state over the recent flood incident. On September 10, flood displaced many residents in the Fori, Galtimari, Gwange, and Bulabulin areas of Maiduguri. No fewer than 30 people have been reported dead from the flood which occurred […]
Nigerians’ spirits were lifted seeing trucks from the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, lifting products from Dangote Refinery on September 15, 2024, but it seems a little clause borders around the supplied Premium Motor Spirit. Yesterday, the NNPCL and Dangote disagreed with the pricing of the product, which NNPCL said was obtained at […]
The Falconets of Nigeria have bowed out of the ongoing FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup in Colombia after losing to Japan. The Danjuma-led team lost to Japan by 2 goals to 1, with Olushola Sobowale scoring a consolation goal later in the encounter through a well-laid Goodness Osigwe’s cross into the box. The […]
Super Falcons coach, Randy Waldrum has resigned. Waldrum was appointed Head Coach of the Nigerian senior female team in October. The 67-year-old American in a letter dated 12 September revealed his resignation was a result of his wife’s health issues. “It’s been a very difficult few weeks following the Olympics, with my wife’s […]
President of Super Eagles Supporters Club of Nigeria, Vincent Okumagba, on Thursday urged the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to consider appointing an indigenous coach to lead the Super Eagles. Okumagba said as much in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos, adding it should be the next line of […]
Nigeria’s Under-18 Men’s Basketball team, the J’Tigers are out of the 2024 Afrobasket U-18 Championship, following their 81-70 loss to Mali in the quarterfinals on Thursday night. The Malians, who took the fight to their Nigerian counterparts from the onset of the game, won the first quarter 23-19 and led through the break at […]
Comrade Weyinmi Isaac Agbateyiniro, Chairman of Warri South Local Government Area, has cautioned property developers in the upland and riverine areas of Warri South to steer clear of natural water channels. Comr. Agbateyiniro, in a statement issued Thursday September 12, frowned at the manner in which some persons build residential houses, shops and […]
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