Новости за 03.08.2024

The Permanent Representatives Committee of the African Union has approved an emergency allocation of $10.4 million from existing COVID funds to the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention to support ongoing efforts to combat the Mpox outbreak across the continent. The Africa CDC disclosed this in a statement on Saturday. The Africa CDC is

The Coalition of United Political Parties has taken a swipe at President Bola Tinubu over what it described as his ‘sidon-look’ and ‘I-don’t-care’ attitude towards the ongoing protests in the country. The coalition described as “woeful” the President’s leadership style which it said has thrown the whole country “into the current bloody crises” amid the

The Minister of Steel Development, Shuaibu Audu, has appealed to Nigerians to suspend the nationwide protest tagged #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria against hunger and poverty. Shuaibu made the call in a statement issued by his Special Assistant on Media, Mrs Lizzy Okoji, on Saturday in Abuja. The protest, which commenced on August 1 and is expected to end

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority has clarified that it has neither suspended nor halted Arik Air’s flight operations. The airline’s flights continue as scheduled, and its ability to operate its remaining fleet remains unaffected. This clarification was provided in a statement signed by the NCAA Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Mr Michael Achimugu,

The Zamfara chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party has said the nationwide protests by some groups did not reach the north-western state due to Governor Dauda Lawal’s good governance. Acting Chairman Mukhtar Lugga made this statement during a chat with reporters on Friday in Gusau while reviewing the protests that have turned violent and led

The Peoples Democratic Party has criticised President Bola Tinubu for not addressing the nation amid the nationwide EndBadGovernance protests. Amid severe economic hardships, many Nigerians are struggling to afford basic necessities. In response, youths began protests on Thursday, continuing into Friday, across Abuja, Lagos, Kaduna, Kano, Rivers, and other regions, demanding an end to hunger

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump announced late Friday that he has agreed to debate his Democratic opponent, Vice President Kamala Harris, on Fox News on September 4. “I have agreed with Fox News to debate Kamala Harris on Wednesday, September 4th,” Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform. It was not immediately clear if Harris

The Kwara State Police Command has warned those wishing to join the ongoing #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protest to comply with the recent court order restricting the protest to the Metropolitan Square, Asa Dam Road, Ilorin, the state capital. In a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, Ejire-Adeyemi Toun, on behalf of the state Commissioner of

Kogi State Governor, Usman Ododo, has announced that the state government will partner with the Nigeria Police Trust Fund to address the challenges of accommodation and logistics faced by officers and men of the state police command. Ododo stated this when he received the Executive Secretary of the Nigeria Police Trust Fund, Mohammad Sheidu, on

Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, on Friday, described corruption as a deadly cankerworm that lays great nations in ruins and puts the people at a great disadvantage. Soyinka stated that without attitudinal change and the readiness of everyone to begin to do the right thing, winning the war against the mounting corruption challenge in the

The caretaker chairman of the Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State, Zacchaeus Michael, has been kidnapped by gunmen. The state Police Public Relations Officer, William Aya, confirmed this on Saturday. Aya told our correspondent that the caretaker chairman was kidnapped on Friday night along Kabba-Okene Road in the Kabba area of the state. “Yes,

As the governorship election draws close in Edo State, the race appears to be between Governor Godwin Obaseki and his estranged reinstated deputy, Philip Shaibu, rather than the candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party and the All Progressives Congress. In this interview with BIODUN BUSARI, the state APC Director of Media, Campaign Council, for the

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said late Friday he had agreed with Fox News to debate Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris on September 4. “I have agreed with FoxNews to debate Kamala Harris on Wednesday, September 4th,” Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform, but it was not immediately clear if Harris had agreed to

Venezuelan authorities on Friday ratified Nicolas Maduro’s election victory as a growing number of nations recognized his opposition rival as the true winner. Gripped by anxiety after Sunday’s disputed presidential vote, the oil-rich nation braced for fresh protests as both Maduro and the opposition called for their supporters to demonstrate this weekend. Argentina, Costa Rica,

Central Bank Governors in Africa have expressed their concern over the rising cost of borrowing by African nations, stressing that the efficient development of the continent cannot be achieved at the current rates. The governors, advocating a drastic cut in the cost of borrowing, said this position will be submitted at the forthcoming International Monetary

Operatives of the Kano State Police Command have initiated a house-to-house search to recover items stolen during the #EndbadgovernanceinNigeria protest in Kano. The protest, initially peaceful, was hijacked by suspected hoodlums who embarked on a looting spree, as reported by Daily Trust. The looters raided stores, houses, and government establishments, including the yet-to-be-inaugurated office of

The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities has demanded an investigation into an allegation of assault to a man with disability in Bauchi State by policemen. The commission, in a statement issued to journalists by its Executive Secretary, James Lalu, on Friday, condemned the alleged assault on Hamza Waziri. The statement read, “This reprehensible act,

Coca‑Cola Nigeria provides clear, accessible nutrition information on our packaging in line with national regulatory requirements and is committed to transparency for consumers. Our priority is safeguarding consumer interests and we will continue to work constructively with the government on this matter. We strongly believe that the Coca‑Cola System in Nigeria has complied with all regulations

Kaduna Electric has disconnected electricity supply to the Kaduna State Government House and other state government facilities due to unpaid bills totaling N2.9bn. A statement by the Head, Corporate Communication, AbdulAzeez Abdullahi, on Friday, noted that Kaduna Electric made repeated attempts to resolve the issue, including consultations with state officials, before issuing a disconnection notice

Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress in Osun State, Christopher Arapasopo, speaks to ISMAEEL UTHMAN about the resolution of the NLC to enforce the payment of the N70,000 minimum wage across the country, and the reported plan to deregulate the wage, among other issues How do you feel about the approved N70,000 minimum wage, and

As the nationwide hunger protest enters its third day, different entertainers have taken positions either supporting or criticising the demonstrations. Disc jockey and singer, Florence Otedola, aka DJ Cuppy, prayed for the country and its leaders. She wrote on social media, “Dear Lord, please bless Nigeria with peace, unity, and prosperity. Guide our leaders and

Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has expressed his condolences to the families of those who have lost their lives in the ongoing #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protests across the country while urging peace from the protesters. In a statement late Friday via X, Obi addressed the tragic loss of life while emphasising the importance

Immediate past governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, is still on the run 107 days after being declared wanted by the Economic and Financial Crime Commission. EFCC had on April 18, 2024, declared Bello wanted in connection with an alleged case of money laundering to the tune of N80,246,470,089.88. Saturday PUNCH recalled that a group

Paul Okoye, one half of the renowned music duo, P-Square, has once again spoken about the complexities behind his strained relationship with Peter, his twin brother and other half of the group. Though many believed that the duo had buried the hatchet and were now at peace with each other, Paul indicated that there was

The hunger protest that began on Thursday led to a halt in petrol loading at the Lagos depots, causing fuel scarcity to persist. Sources confirmed to The PUNCH that the depot owners refused to open for business over fears of violence. Recall that the fuel scarcity started last weekend in Abuja, Lagos, Ogun, Niger and