Новости за 17.07.2024

The United Arab Emirates has denied approving $10k bank balance, and N640k fee requirements for Nigerians applying for visas into the country, reports The Cable. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, announced on Monday, that the UAE authorities agreed to vacate travel restrictions imposed on Nigerians. Idris further revealed that applicants must

A Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has fixed August 21 to deliver a ruling on legal representation for the Peoples Democratic Party in a suit filed by the BOOT Party against Martin Amaewhule and 25 other lawmakers. Members of the BOOT Party had filed a suit challenging the legitimacy of Martin Amaewhule and

Kogi  State governor, Usman Ododo, has sworn in 10 newly appointed judicial officers in the state. They include 4 high court judges, and a judge of the customary court of appeal. Speaking on Wednesday at the Muhammadu Buhari Civic Centre in Lokoja, the governor asked the new judges to always uphold the basic tenets of

The leadership of the Social Democratic Party has thrown its weight behind the planned nationwide protest against the economic hardship in the country. The National Chairman of the SDP, Shehu Gabam, announced this at a press conference in Abuja on Wednesday. Gabam, who lamented that so many Nigerians are undergoing hardship, said the demonstration was

The House of Representatives on Wednesday, considered and adopted the Niger Delta Development Commission 2024 Appropriation Bill of N1.91tn. The decision of the House followed the consideration of a report of the Committee on NDDC, chaired by Mrs Erhiatake Ibori-Suenu during Wednesday’s plenary. While defending the commission’s 2024 budget before the House Committee on NDDC

Coach of Argentina’s Olympic football squad, Javier Mascherano said Wednesday that a video showing racist chants by national team players after they won the Copa America was “taken out of context.” “Argentines, if there’s one thing we’re not, it’s racists, far from that,” Mascherano said at Argentina’s pre-Olympic training base in northwestern France. The chants

A former governorship candidate, Senator Ifeanyi Ubah, is presently having a closed-door session with the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Dr Abdullahi Ganduje, and several chieftains of Anambra APC in Abuja. The meeting, which is helding at Nicon Luxury Hotel in Abuja, also has Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy-Ohaneye; Anambra chairman of

Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has appealed to Nigerians and well-wishers to donate gifts intended for his 63rd birthday celebration to schools, hospitals, and other worthy causes. In a statement on his X.com handle on Wednesday, Obi disclosed that he has personally redirected resources meant for celebrations towards supporting critical areas

The Katsina State Governor, Dikko Radda will commence a one-month vacation from Thursday, July 18, 2024. The deputy governor, Faruk Jobe, will assume Radda’s role during the period of 30 days. The governor announced this during Wednesday’s joint executive and legislative meeting held at General Muhammadu Buhari House, Katsina. The governor’s vacation was granted in

The Independent National Electoral Commission on Wednesday warned election observer groups that their accreditation for the Edo and Ondo governorship polls could be revoked anytime if found violating its code of conduct. On Monday, The PUNCH reported that 134 international and local observer groups were accredited by INEC. The classification of the accredited groups showed

There is outrage in Amassoma, Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa State following the stabbing to death on Monday of a final-year student of the Niger Delta University. Community sources said the victim, Francis Palowei, was at the Sand Dump, a popular spot among the students for relaxation and socialising when some youths in

The Edo State Police Command has said that Arthur Angel Jr. killed his father, Arthur Judah Angel over monetary demand at Ugboha, in Esan South East on Sunday. The Spokesman of the Command, Chidi Nwabuzor, told The PUNCH on Wednesday that a preliminary investigation revealed that the deceased son had threatened to kill his father

The Kano State Commissioner for Higher Education, Dr. Yusuf Kofar-Mata, on Wednesday, lost three of his family members to an early morning fire outbreak that gutted his residence at Kofar-Mata quarters in Kano metropolis. The incident occurred early Wednesday while members of the family were said to be asleep. However, the commissioner was said to

Two more commissioners from Governor Alex Otti’s cabinet have tendered their resignations, bringing the total number of departures to five this year The commissioners are the Commissioner for Science and Technology, Chima Oriaku and the Commissioner for Agriculture, Prof Monica Ironkwe. The circumstances surrounding their departure are disputed, with some sources claiming they were sacked

The Nigerian Medical Association has said the doctor-patient ratio in the country is worsening. The President of the NMA, Bala Audu, who said this at an interactive session with the media in Abuja on Wednesday noted that the doctor-patient ratio is about 1,000 per cent less than the World Health Organisation’s recommendation. “The doctor-patient ratio

The Chief Medical Director, Benue State University Teaching Hospital, Makurdi, Dr Steven Hwande on Wednesday disclosed that the hospital will soon establish a Very Important Personality Clinic to cater to prominent people who need privacy. Dr  Hwande stated this at a press briefing to herald this year’s summit tagged ‘International Investment Summit’. The highlight of

No fewer than 1,376,391 registered for the ongoing 2024 Senior School Certificate Examination (internal) conducted by the National Examinations Council. The Registrar/Chief Executive of NECO, Prof. Dantani Wushishi, disclosed this on Wednesday after monitoring the examination at some centres in Enugu. According to a statement signed by the Head of Public Affairs, Azeez Sani, the

The Peoples Democratic Party has praised the judgment of the Federal High Court, which confirmed the nomination of its candidate, Dr. Asue Ighodalo, for the September 21, 2024, Governorship election in Edo State. On July 4, Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court in Abuja invalidated the PDP primary election. This decision was the

President Bola Tinubu has forwarded to the Senate for consideration and approval the injection of N6.2 trillion into the N27.5 trillion 2024 budget. The President, in the request via a letter read on the floor of the Senate by its President, Godswill Akpabio, during plenary on Wednesday, specifically sought for withdrawal of N3.2 trillion from

A resident of El-Rufai Estate in the Bwari Area of the Federal Capital Territory identified as Nathaniel has been shot by kidnappers after an attempt to kidnap him was foiled. The kidnappers numbering over 15 had invaded the estate around 2 am on Wednesday and shot sporadically. Our correspondent gathered that the kidnappers had attempted

The Indigenous People of Biafra have said the health condition of its leader, Nnamdi Kanu, is deteriorating, hence the Federal Government should release him to avert any danger. The pro-Biafran group in a statement by its spokesman, Emma Powerful, on Wednesday, said the FG is intentionally provoking IPOB by refusing to release its leader even

Nigeria’s bustling commercial hub, Lagos, leads the list of African cities with the most severe traffic congestion, followed by Nairobi, Kenya. Traffic congestion is a significant challenge in urban areas globally, and Africa is no exception. By mid-2024, traffic conditions in various African cities have deteriorated, resulting in longer commutes and decreased productivity. As populations

The Edo State House of Assembly has appealed the judgement by Justice J. K. Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Abuja, which set aside the impeachment of the state’s ex-deputy governor, Philip Shaibu. The State Assembly has also filed a stay of execution on the judgment pending appeal. Earlier today, Justice Omotosho voided Shuaibu’s impeachment

Donald Trump’s former White House trade advisor, Peter Navarro, was released from a Florida prison on Wednesday after serving a four-month sentence for contempt of Congress, according to the Federal Bureau of Prisons. Navarro, 75, is expected to travel from Miami, where he was incarcerated in a federal prison, to Milwaukee to address the Republican

The Coalition of Concerned Northern Youths and Students has withdrawn from the planned nationwide mass protests against the prevailing economic hardships in the country. The National Coordinator of the Coalition, Jibril Bello-Gama, made the disclosure while addressing a news conference shortly after the two-day meeting of the association in Kano on Wednesday. He explained that