Новости за 01.07.2024

Ethiopian Airlines has announced that the Nigerian government is no longer interested in partnering in establishing the proposed Nigeria Air project. The Airlines’ Group Chief Executive Officer, Mesfin Tasew, made this known over the weekend in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, according to Ethiopian Tribune, a major Ethiopian media outlet. “The Nigerian government has lost interest

Nigeria’s telecom sector saw a surge in internet subscriptions to 164 million in Q1 2024, while voice users dropped 3 per cent, the National Bureau of Statistics said. NBS Telecom Data report released on Monday, revealed, that “the total number of active voice subscribers in Q1 2024 was 219,304,281 from the 226,161,713 reported in Q1

Steve Bannon, a prominent right-wing figure in American politics and former senior advisor to Donald Trump, reported to prison Monday to begin a four-month sentence for contempt of Congress. He was convicted of defying a subpoena to testify before the congressional panel that investigated the January 6, 2021 attack on the US Capitol by Trump

Michy Batshuayi on Monday became the first foreign footballer to sign for all of Turkey’s big three clubs when he joined Galatasaray. “An agreement has been reached for the transfer of professional football player Michy Batshuayi for three seasons,” Galatasaray announced on its social media account on X. The 30-year-old striker, who was 55 Belgium

The Chairman of the Southern Governors’ Forum and the governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun, expressed his sadness over the killing of two police operatives in Aba, Abia State on Friday. He also reiterated the call for the creation of state police adding that its introduction will help in resolving local crimes in various states

The National Bureau of Statistics has disclosed that the nation’s capital importation rose by 210% in the first quarter of 2024. The report, which was released on Monday, noted that the total importation into the country stood at $3,376.01 million, higher than $1,132.65m recorded in Q1 2023 thereby indicating an increase of 198.06%. When compared

Antoine Griezmann returns to France’s starting XI for their Euro 2024 last-16 clash with Belgium in Duesseldorf on Monday. Atletico Madrid forward Griezmann was dropped for Bradley Barcola by coach Didier Deschamps for France’s 1-1 draw with Poland, Les Bleus’ final Group C fixture. But the 33-year-old returns for Monday’s heavyweight contest, as Kylian Mbappe

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has noted the upcoming governorship elections in Edo and Ondo states, alongside several pending bye-elections, as immediate tasks necessitating unwavering readiness. Yakubu stated this at the induction retreat for new Resident Electoral Commissioners in Lagos, on Monday. The INEC boss emphasised the retreat’s role

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas on Monday, urged the Economic Community of West African States’ parliament to find solutions to the scourge of terrorism, banditry, piracy, human trafficking, human rights abuses, the impact of climate change and bad governance in the sub-region. The Speaker made the call while delivering his goodwill

UEFA opened a disciplinary investigation on Monday into a gesture made by Jude Bellingham after he scored a stunning overhead kick to keep England in Euro 2024. The Real Madrid midfielder struck in the 95th minute to equalise before England went on to beat Slovakia 2-1 after extra-time on Sunday to set up a quarter-final

The Peoples Democratic Party National Working Committee has said its ongoing membership registration drive aims to provide an opportunity and access for eligible Nigerians eager to join the PDP nationwide. In a statement on Monday, PDP National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, also clarified that the existing memberships remain valid and do not require revalidation.  

Two pre-tournament favourites, France and Belgium, are set to face off in a crucial Euro 2024 Round of 16 match today, with both teams looking to overcome their underwhelming performances in the group stage. France, widely tipped to win the tournament, struggled to live up to expectations. Despite their wealth of talent, Les Bleus only

Twenty-five passengers have been confirmed dead with several others injured in a road accident in Kano, Kano State on Monday. The Federal Road Safety Corps Sector Commander in the state, Ibrahim Abdullahi, confirmed the accident in a statement on Monday. Abdullahi said the accident occurred at Dangwaro International Market on the outskirts of Kano city.

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has announced plans to train 10,000 school principals across the country on personal security and school protection measures. The initiative was unveiled by the corps’ Commandant-General, Ahmed Audi, as contained in a statement signed by the NSCDC spokesperson, Babawale Afolabi, on Monday. Audi, at the annual conference of the

The Governor of Kogi State, Usman Ododo, has renewed the appointment of Prof. Salisu Usman for a second term as Rector of Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja. A statement issued on Monday by the Director of Public Relations and Protocol of the institution, Olale Uredo, stated that the governor noted that his re-appointment was due to

Mauritania’s incumbent President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani has comfortably won re-election with 56.12 per cent of the vote, the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI) said Monday. The victory gives the former army chief a second term as head of the vast desert country, seen as a rock of relative stability in Africa’s volatile Sahel

Twelve out of the 25 students of Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo, brought before an Iyaganku Chief Magistrates’ Court, Ibadan, Oyo State capital, for alleged murder were on Monday discharged. On June 5, 25 students of the institution were arraigned and charged with conspiracy, murder and negligence. The Chief Magistrate, Mrs Olabisi Ogunkanmi, had ordered the

The Rivers State University, Nkpolu-Orowurukwu, Port Harcourt said it has received full accreditation from the National Universities Commission for all 18 programmes presented to the commission. The institution said the approval for the academic programmes followed the last accreditation exercise conducted by the commission in October/November 2023. The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Nlerum Okogbule, disclosed this during

Aiteo Eastern Exploration and Production Company, the operator of the NNPCL joint venture on OML 29, has terminated its contracts with Amotoi Global Services and other surveillance security providers. The Group Managing Director of AEEPCO, Mr Victor Okoronkwo, disclosed this in a statement issued by the company on Monday in Lagos. The company notified the

A Delta State High Court sitting at Ibusa, Oshimili North Local Government Area of the state has sentenced two men, Mr Ojerbo Solomon and Mr Ola Babatunde, to death after eight years of trials. The court, Presided over by Justice M.O. Omovie, convicted and sentenced the two men for murder, armed robbery, and rape. The

A former Caretaker Chairman of Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, Lucky Okodeh, has sued the Chief of Defence Staff and the Chief of Army Staff, at a Federal High Court, Abuja, for wrongly publishing his face among those wanted in connection to the killing of 17 soldiers in Okuama in Delta State.

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority has rescued a driver and his assistant trapped under a mini truck loaded with pure water. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, Mr Sola Giwa, said this in a statement on Monday, signed by Mr Taofiq Adebayo, Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department of LASTMA. Giwa said

The Nigeria Railway Corporation has disclosed that it made an 84:91 per cent increase in its revenue in 2024 compared to its 2023 first-quarter performance. This was according to a report by the National Bureau of Statistics. Unlike the first three months in 2023 when the corporation made a total of N768.44m, in 2024 the

Seventeen days into the highly anticipated 2024/2025 Premier League Season Summer Transfer Window, PUNCH Online delves into the successful transfers and exits among the 20 competing clubs. The Premier League’s summer transfer window, which opened on Friday, June 14, aligning with the start of Euro 2024, allows clubs to bolster their squads by buying and

The Nigeria Customs Service said its operatives intercepted nine containers carrying offensive items including arms, ammunition, Illicit drugs and second-hand clothes worth N13.9 billion. The Comptroller-General, NCS, Adewale Adeniyi disclosed this on Monday while addressing journalists in Onne Port, Rivers State. Adeniyi said one of the containers which originated from Turkey, based on the number