Gov. Ademola Adeleke of Osun on Wednesday launched the “State Special Ward Level Cooperative Loan Programme”, with the aim of providing N3.436 billion revolving loan to cooperative societies in the state. Adeleke, while launching the programme in Osogbo, said the loan would be provided in three phases of N1.145 billion per phase, with a total target of 45,816 beneficiaries. “As a government that fulfils electoral promises, our gathering here is to ensure loans of various categories are disbursed to registered cooperative societies to grow their business and expand the state economy. “I am to reconfirm to our people again that…
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Jurgen Klopp’s agent, Marc Kosicke, has played down any chance of the German manager joining Bayern Munich as replacement for departing Thomas Tuchel. Kosicke has swiftly looked to stop any rumours before they even begin. Thomas Tuchel and Bayern Munich on Tuesday announced their decision to move on, meaning that the former Chelsea boss will not be at club next season. The agent told Sky Germany: “Jurgen Klopp will not coach any club or national team for a year after this current season. “That remains unchanged.” Liverpool boss, Jurgen Klopp had earlier announced his decision to leave Anfield at the…
U.S. and British warplanes launched four airstrikes overnight on Houthi sites in Yemen’s port city of Hodeidah, the group’s al-Masirah TV said on Wednesday. The airstrikes hit areas in the northern part of the city, where residents reported hearing loud explosions and seeing jets flying overhead. No casualties were reported. The Houthis on Monday fired two anti-ship ballistic missiles at M/V Sea Champion, a Greek-flagged, U.S.-owned bulk carrier bound for the port of Aden in Yemen. The U.S. Central Command said in a statement on social media X, formerly Twitter.
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited is deepening its war on crude oil theft as it has discovered 223 fresh illegal connections and illegal refineries in the Niger Delta. As seen in the video, sacks of crude oil were discovered in Warri, while cans of crude oil were seized in Edo State. More oil sacks were also seized in Olobiri, Bayelsa State. A breakdown showed that 27 of the incidences occurred at Matron Engineering facilities, 21 at Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited, 7 at Shell Petroleum Development Company facilities, four at Tantite Security Services Ltd, and 156 incidences were recorded at…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike has warned Directors in the Administration of the FCT against sitting on files for weeks noting that it is delaying the growth of rural communities. During the flag-off of the 5-kilometre Naharati–River Ukya–Unguwan Hausawa road in Abaji Area Council of the territory, Wike urged the Directors to embark on speedy actions to treat files. He said once he has granted approvals, the bureaucracy should act with due diligence within seven days and ensure the release of funds. “Woe unto that director who will keep a file, that I have approved,…
Following the spike in cases of child trafficking, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Barr.Nyesom Wike has initiated moves to close down illegal orphanages in the nation’s capital. The mandate secretary, Women Affairs and Child Development Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), Adedayo Benjamins – Laniyi made this known on Monday during the official presentation of over 20 children trafficked from Plateau state to the representatives of Plateau state government, Mrs. Caroline Dafur, Commissioner for Women Affairs in Plateau. The Mandate Secretary explained that when she saw the state of things in Social Development, she briefed the minister who promptly…
Foreign-based Nigerian comedian, Oluwaseyitan Aletile, also known as Seyi Law, has vowed he will not abandon a government he helped come into power. He also expressed optimism that the Nigerian economic situation will get better. Recall that Seyi Law had been at the forefront of social media advocacy for the current government during the electioneering campaign in 2023. Many Nigerians believe his social media activism helped bring President Tinubu into power. The comedian who lives abroad, has, however, come under fire on social media following the worsening economic hardship, with many youths calling him out for supporting the President Bola…
Controversial singer, Eedris Abdulkareem, has claimed that American rapper, 50 Cent and his crew “flogged and chased” some Nigerian artists, including P-Square, out of the backstage during a concert organised by the Nigerian Breweries in 2004. He said the incident happened on the first day of the concert at Tafawa Balewa Square, in Lagos. Speaking in the latest episode of The Honest Bunch Podcast, Abdulkareem said when 50 Cent’s bouncers approached him to leave the backstage, he refused. The singer said it took the intervention of one of the organisers to prevent an altercation between him and the Americans. He…
Popular comedian, Seyi Law has denied saying he regrets supporting President Bola Tinubu. NEWSMEN recalls that singer, Eedris Abdulkareem in a recent podcast interview claimed that Seyi Law disclosed to him that his biggest mistake was supporting President Bola Tinubu. The singer said the comedian apologised to the audience at a recent event he attended and even denounced his support for Tinubu. However, commenting on a viral clip of the podcast on X, Seyi Law denied Abdulkareem’s claims, saying he probably took his joke seriously. He wrote, “Thanks for posting this first. I have been looking for someone who recorded…
As part of the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, His Excellency Adegboyega Oyetola’s Key Performance Indicator (KPI) for the year 2024, as signed in the performance bond by agencies, the Bill which seeks to repeal the Nigerian Shippers’ Council Act Cap N133 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria (LFN), and enact the Nigerian Shipping and Port Economic Regulatory Agency Act when enacted into law, has passed the second reading at the House of Representatives. Presenting the Bill at the House of Representatives on Wednesday 14th February 2024, the Chairman, House Committee on Shipping Services, Hon. Abdussamad Dasuki, said that…