The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it has completed all arrangements for the conduct of Feb. 3 Court-ordered re-run elections in three State Constituencies across six Local Government Areas in Kano State. The constituencies are Kunchi/Tsanyawa, Kura/Garun Malam and Rimin Gado/Tofa. Amb. Abdu Zango, the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in the state said this while addressing stakeholders at the commission’s headquarters in Kano on Wednesday. He said, “We are fully ready for the re-run elections with our trained electoral personnel ready to conduct transparent and credible elections in the six Local Government Areas of the State. ”We are conducting…
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The FCT command of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has stated that the reports of over 200 persons being kidnapped by bandits between December 2023 and January 2024 are exaggerated. The Commissioner of Police, CP Haruna Garba said the reports were aimed at creating panic among Abuja residents. The CP’s comments were made known through a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Jisephine Adeh. It reads, “The FCT Police Command is aware of the news making rounds about the alleged kidnap of over two hundred persons between 23rd December, 2023 to 4th January, 2024, in Bwari and Kuje…
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has urged the Super Eagles to give their best to win the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cote d’Ivoire. The Governor charged the Super Eagles to make Nigeria proud at the 34th edition of the AFCON by winning the Continental Cup for a fourth time, having won the title in 1980, 1994, and 2013. Governor Sanwo-Olu spoke on Tuesday night at the dinner he hosted for the Super Eagles team at the Lagos House, Marina, after they returned from their training camp in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE). The Super Eagles, who…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Ltd says it recorded a profit of N2.548 trillion in 2022. The national oil company in its 2022 Financial Performance Report posted online described the profit as the highest since its inception in 1977. The financial report stated that it recorded a loss of N803 billion in 2018 and N1.7 billion loss in 2019. According to the report, 2020 recorded N287 billion profit which it tagged ‘’Turning Point’’ while in 2021, the company’s profit continued to grow to N674.1 billion tagged ‘’Assurance’’. The report stated that the profit which continued to rise up to…
The Nigerian Bottling Company (NBC) Ltd. has assured the Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment, Dr Doris Uzoka-Anite, of its commitment to investing in the growth of the Nigerian business environment. This is contained in a statement by Mr Goran Sladic, the Managing Director, NBC, on Tuesday in Lagos. Sladic gave the assurance during the Minister’s courtesy visit to its office. He noted that the past decade had been a testament to the company’s unwavering dedication to placing consumers at the core of its operations. Sladic said that within the last 10 years, the Coke system had made a substantial…
The Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) has expressed commitment to end petroleum products smuggling in 2024. The Comptroller General (C-G) of NCS, Mr Adewale Adeniyi, also said that the service would block all attempts to smuggle weapons and other contraband into the country. Adeniyi made this known on Wednesday in Abuja, at a news conference on the NCS activities in 2023. “Our zero approach towards smuggling, especially that of petroleum products out of the country – rice, arms and ammunition – would be rigorously enforced. “ We remain resolute on addressing border management challenges, balancing security concerns with trade facilitation,“ he…
In the wake of the bullying and abuse allegations rocking Nigerian cyberspace, singer Simisola Kosoko, simply known as Simi, has condemned those who support “predatory people.” She said she does not wish to associate with such people. The singer urged those supporting predatory people publicly to use their senses, stressing that they have no excuse to support such people. In an Instastory post, Simi wrote: ” I really want nothing to do with people that continue to support predatory people – especially publicly. There comes a time in life when you have to choose to use your senses. No…
The Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Buba Marwa, says the upgrade of the agency’s forensic laboratory remains the panacea to enhancing operational standards and optimal performance. Marwa said this at the inauguration of the renovated laboratory in Lagos. The forensic laboratory was upgraded by the United States Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, INL. According to the NDLEA boss, the upgraded forensic laboratory would further enhance the agency’s fight against substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking in Nigeria. “With this facility, NDLEA is anticipating the provision of state-of-the-art analytical equipment, which will enhance optimal…
Nollywood actress and filmmaker, Toyin Abraham has boasted that she is the world’s “best”. Speaking in an interview with skit maker, Bae U Barbi, she explained that the title wasn’t a self-proclaimed one, stressing that fans gave her the title. She said the title of “world best” suits her because her acting and beauty are top-notch. Abraham said, “I didn’t call myself [the world’s best actress], people called me word best because I am the world’s best. “My confidence is top-notch, my beauty is top-notch, my brain is top-notch, my acting is top-notch. So, I am world best. I didn’t…
Doma United midfielder, Samuel Matthew has returned to training following a minor injury. Matthew missed the Savannah Tigers clash against Katsina United last weekend due to injury. He has featured in 13 league games for Doma United this season. Matthew has formed a formidable partnership with Andrew Majalisa at the heart of the team’s midfield. Both players have continued to steer Doma United to the path of continental football next season. Doma United currently occupy the third position in the Nigeria Premier Football League table. Akinade Onigbinde’s side will do battle with Abia Warriors at the Umuahia Township Stadium…