One week after the authorities of Nigeria Customs Service following the directive of the Presidency to reopen the Illela land border between Nigeria and Niger Republic, the government of Niger Republic on Friday afternoon opened their border in Konni for operations.A source, Nuhu Samaila, who briefed our correspondent from Konni, in Niger Republic said the…
The Head of Information of the school, Abraham Habu, disclosed this to Channels Television via a telephone conversation. He said the school had received palliatives from the state government to distribute to the students to cushion the effect of the economic hardship. According to him, the palliatives were billed for distribution on Friday at the…
The Presidency has urged Nigerians to patronise locally made goods and service to strengthen the nation’s currency, the naira. The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, announced this while addressing reporters at the State House on Friday in Abuja. “One, His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, wants to communicate very…
The incident unfolded with terrifying swiftness around 3 pm on Thursday, amidst the bustling activity of the community market, resulting in a grim tally of casualties. Reports from the scene suggest that it was utter chaos, with approximately 50 residences engulfed in flames, along with several commercial establishments, and a number of automobiles and motorcycles…
In a statement signed by his Special Adviser, Ismaila Isah, said the governor during the visit, briefed President Tinubu on the security situation in Kogi State, including efforts by his administration to consistently improve on the security architecture, to enhance performance in securing lives and property in all parts of the state. The governor also…
Brazilian judges have ruled to uphold former AC Milan and Brazil striker Robinho’s rape conviction, adding that he must serve his nine-year prison sentence in Brazil. The trial in Brazil’s Superior Court of Justice (STJ), the country’s top court for nonconstitutional matters, had a majority rule that Italy’s decision was valid in Brazil. A Milan…
The Kenya Medical Practitioners Pharmacists and Dentists Union said they went on strike to demand comprehensive medical cover for the doctors and because the government has yet to post 1,200 medical interns. Leaders of the union say 4,000 doctors are taking part in the strike despite a labor court order asking the union to put…
A Spanish court has decided to release ex-Brazil and Barcelona footballer Dani Alves if he pays a bail of 1 million euros ($1.1m) and hands over his passports while awaiting the appeal of his conviction for raping a woman in Barcelona. The court issued the ruling on Wednesday.Alves, 40, was convicted in February and sentenced…
Of every two businesses in Nigeria, one is family-owned, a study by Moniepoint has stated. The report, released on Wednesday, noted that a lack of governance structure and succession planning were some of the challenges facing family businesses in the country. According to the fintech firm, the future of family-owned businesses remained bright due to…
