Новости за 29.07.2024

The Sokoto State Police Command has labelled as unconfirmed a N1 billion ransom allegedly demanded by kidnappers of a district head in Sokoto State, Isa Bawa, and his son (name undisclosed). Bawa, the district head of Gatawa, and his son were abducted by unknown gunmen at Kwanan Maharba while they were returning from Sokoto last Saturday,

The National Youth Service Corps has suspended the biometric clearance and the weekly Community Development Services for corps members nationwide. The corps noted that this was necessary in view of the planned protest billed to hold between August 1-10, 2024. This was disclosed in a memo sent to State Coordinators, Local Government Inspectors and Zonal

Grammy-winning Nigerian singer, Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, has hinted at the release of a new album. The “Twice As Tall” crooner disclosed this in a post on his X (formerly Twitter) handle on Monday. He wrote: “Album dropping 12AM.” According to the Afrobeat superstar, the new album will be dropping on July

Rafael Nadal said he will make a decision on his future in tennis “after the Olympics” in the aftermath of a shattering straight-sets defeat to old rival Novak Djokovic at the Paris Games on Monday. “When this tournament is over, I will take the necessary decisions based on my feelings and desire,” said Nadal, after

The Kwara State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps said that it has deployed its men and officers to every nook and cranny of the state to safeguard the safety of lives and property. This is as momentum builds up ahead of the August 1 nationwide protest. A statement signed by the

Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Publicity, has emphasised that Nigerians have the constitutional right to peaceful protest, and no one can deny them this right. In an interview on TVC’s “Politics on Sunday” on July 28, Ngelale stated, “There is nobody within our administration that has the standing, the

The Federal Government said the total economic cost of Healthcare-Associated Infections in Nigeria has been estimated to be $4.5 billion in 2023. The Coordinator of the National Infection Prevention and Control Programme at the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, Dr. Tochi Okwor disclosed this on Monday at the inauguration of the national IPC

Novak Djokovic overcame a gritty Rafael Nadal comeback Monday in probably the last chapter of their epic tennis rivalry at the Paris Olympics, where British diver Tom Daley grabbed his fifth medal in five Games. In the pool, Canada’s Summer McIntosh launched her bid for 400m medley gold in the morning session, with Australian Ariarne

President Bola Tinubu has directed the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited to sell crude to Dangote Refinery and other upcoming refineries in Naira. The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Publicity, Bayo Onanuga, made this known in a post via his official X handle on Monday. Onanuga stated that the move, which is

Controversial social media critic, Martin Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, has publicly criticised Folashade, the daughter of President Bola Tinubu, for telling Nigerians to let her father govern for three years before accessing his tenure. Folashade, the Iyaloja General of Nigeria, recently disclosed that Nigerians should be patient with her father while admonishing parents to

The Ogun State Investment Promotion and Facilitation Agency (OgunInvest), in line with its mandate to sustain the state as an investment destination of choice in Nigeria and beyond, last week, organized an investment webinar in collaboration with international chambers of commerce. The aim of the seminar was to, among other things, attract new investments by

ActionAid Nigeria has called on the Federal Government to ensure the rights and safety of Nigerian youths planning a nationwide protest starting on August 1st. The organisation emphasised the importance of citizens’ constitutional rights to peaceful assembly and protest. ActionAid Nigeria, a non-governmental organisation working to promote social justice, human rights, and poverty eradication in

The Nigerian Communications Commission has directed telecommunications operators to immediately restore all blocked phone lines due to non-linkage of National Identification Numbers to SIM cards. This directive was disclosed in a statement on Monday by the Director of Media and Public Affairs, Reuben Muoka. The telecom industry regulator explained that this directive was in response

South Africa’s ruling ANC on Monday expelled its former leader ex-president Jacob Zuma for leading a rival party into elections following disciplinary proceedings. The African National Congress, which lost its absolute parliamentary majority for the first time in May largely due to Zuma’s defection, said the veteran politician’s conduct was “irreconcilable” with its constitution. “Former

The Forum of All Progressives Congress State Chairmen has vowed that Nigerians and political stakeholders will resist any attempt to remove President Bola Tinubu from office. The delegation of 37 state chairmen stated this at a media conference at the national secretariat of the APC in Abuja on Monday. The APC chieftains’ warning was due

The Peter Obi Support Network has acknowledged the recent departures of key supporters, such as Doyin Okupe, Isaac Balami, and Kenneth Okonkwo, from the group. In a press statement on Sunday, co-convener of POSN, Tochukwu Ezeoke, stated that the group respects their commitment to a better Nigeria and recognises their freedom to leave the ‘Obidient’

The Benue State Police Command has deployed its men to strategic places in Makurdi, the state capital. Our correspondent, who went around the city on Monday, reported the presence of policemen. The presence of policemen in the capital city may be connected to the planned hunger protests across the country, which are expected to commence

Some angry residents of Osun State on Monday blocked the Oke Fia/Dele-Yes-Sir dual carriageway in Osogbo, the State capital, over MTN officials’ alleged refusal to attend to them early following the barring of their mobile lines. Some of the displeased customers residing in the state who spoke to The PUNCH at the MTN Connect Store,

Security operatives are conducting stop-and-search operations on vehicles entering the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. Our correspondent gathered on Monday, 29 July 2024, that military and police personnel set up roadblocks on the Abuja-Keffi and Abuja-Lokoja roads. These roadblocks caused significant delays in vehicular movement in the affected areas. Additionally, some residents of Kubwa, Dutse Alhaji,

Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic square off in an Olympic Games blockbuster on Monday, their first meeting in over two years, while Iga Swiatek stepped up her quest for gold by powering into the third round. The latest chapter of a generation-defining rivalry, and perhaps the final act, will bring Nadal and Djokovic full circle

The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has urged Nigerians to be patient and give President Bola Tinubu more time to address the nation’s economic challenges. In response to growing discontent and the planned August protests against economic hardship, Tunji-Ojo, speaking on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, emphasised the complexity and historical depth of the nation’s economic

The National Assembly will on Wednesday hold an emergency plenary. According to a statement on Monday issued by the Spokesperson for the House of Representatives, Rotimi Akin, the Wednesday plenary will focus on critical matters requiring immediate legislative attention The statement read, “The House of Representatives wishes to announce that, pursuant to the directive of

The Association of Licensed Telecommunication Operators of Nigeria has stated that the recent disconnection of SIM cards by mobile operators is unrelated to the planned national protest. A nationwide protest is set to commence on August 1 to draw attention to the country’s economic challenges and demand improved living conditions. The statement, obtained by The

The Federal Capital Territory Internal Revenue Service has announced that it collected a total of ₦126,535,768,441.30 between January and June 2024. The Chairman of FCT-IRS, Haruna Abdullahi, disclosed this during a mid-year press briefing held at the agency’s office in Garki on Monday. In 2023, FCT-IRS generated over ₦203bn, representing a 63% increase from the

Since Nigeria’s return to civilian rule in 1999, the nation has witnessed a series of protests reflecting the populace’s persistent demand for better governance, social justice, and economic reforms. These protests, ranging from anti-fuel hike demonstrations to the globally recognised #EndSARS movement, have played a crucial role in shaping Nigeria’s political landscape. Each wave of