The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, Tuesday, increased the daily loading of Premium Motor Spirit, PMS across the country from 550 trucks to 1,661 trucks in order to eliminate long queues in Abuja and other parts of Nigeria. A statement by the Group General Manager, Group Public Affairs Division, Dr. Kennie Obateru, quoted the Managing Director of the Petroleum Products Marketing Company (PPMC), Mr. Musa Lawan, as stating that there are about two billion litres of PMS in strategic depots across the country to keep the nation well supplied for two months if no drop of fuel was imported in…
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The total active cases of coronavirus, COVID-19 being managed across the country has risen to 7,986. This is following the confirmation of 65 fresh cases by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC. NCDC made the announcement on Wednesday night while giving an update via its official Facebook page. So far, the country has recorded a total of 164,488 cases with 2,061 deaths, while about 154,441 patients have recovered from the virus. The post reads: “65 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria; Lagos-41 Kaduna-6 Kano-3 Rivers-3 Plateau-3 Akwa Ibom-2 Imo-2 Oyo-2 Edo-1 Bauchi-1 Osun-1 164,488 confirmed 154,441 discharged 2,061 deaths “A breakdown…
The federal executive council (FEC) has approved the sum of N6 billion for road rehabilitation projects in the federal capital territory (FCT). Anthony Ogunleye, FCTA chief press secretary, said the road rehabilitation contracts were approved on Wednesday. The project will cover access roads to the Idu screening and isolation centre, Gosa solid waste disposal site, and the area around the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) reference laboratory in Gaduwa district. The emergency contract approvals were based on memos presented by Muhammad Bello, minister of the FCT, to the council. Umar Jibril, executive secretary of the FCTA, said the deplorable state…
Leicester City midfielder Wilfred Ndidi has accused Cable Television providers, DSTV, of using his image ‘without his permission’ for outdoor promotion of their product. Ndidi on his Twitter handle on Wednesday expressed reservation at the use of his image illegally for a ‘massive’ nationwide promotion by a corporate company in the mould of DSTV. He wrote: “Abeg make una see Corporate company in Nigeria using my image *without my permission* for massive nationwide promotion. *DSTV for that matter* . Abeg which kin wahala be this one now? I go vex oh.” https://twitter.com/Ndidi25/status/1384883199206174725?s=19
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru, has solicited support of the Senate in ensuring appropriate funding for the Nigerian army to efficiently perform its constitutional roles and defeat all security threats. Attahiru made the call when members of the Senate Committee on Army, led by its Chairman, Sen. Ali Ndume, paid an oversight visit to the Army Headquarters on Wednesday in Abuja. He said that the courtesy visit was timely, adding that it afforded them the opportunity to interact and discuss issues that would impact on the funding of army activities and operations. According to him, Nigeria is…
Deputy Ondo Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has reiterated his unalloyed loyalty and support to Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu in ensuring good governance of the state. Aiyedatiwa gave the assurance when he received some of his kinsmen under the auspices of ‘Egbe Omo Ilaje’ who paid him a congratulatory visit on Wednesday in Akure. The Deputy Governor said that he had always been loyal to Akeredolu even before he became the Governor. According to him, his demonstration of unalloyed loyalty to the governor over the period of their long relationship earned him the position of deputy governor. “I want to assure you, the…
The Senate on Tuesday approved $1.5billion and Euro 995million external loans for the Federal Government. This followed consideration of the report of of its Committee on Local and Foreign Debts on the external borrowing plan of the Federal Government at plenary. Chairman of the Committee, Senator Clifford Ordia, presented the report. Details shortly…
Former US president, Donald Trump has revealed he is looking ‘very seriously’ at running for president again in 2024. Speaking during his very first television interview since leaving office in January, Trump announced his Presidential ambitions. He also attacked Joe Biden for his handling of the southern border and then warned that Latin America was ‘sending rapists’ into the United States. ‘I am looking at it very seriously,’ he said. ‘Beyond seriously.’ Trump told Fox News’ Sean Hannity. He said he believed his high poll ratings – what he termed his ‘tremendous numbers’ was due to disappointment in Biden’s rule. ‘I’ve…
Kidnappers have abducted three construction workers working on the Ikaram-Akunnu-Akoko highway linking Akoko Northwest and Akoko North East local governments areas. The road is a major gate way for travellers plying the North and the South West region. Ondo Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Engr. Raimi Aminu, had last week inspected the 16km road and promised it would be completed in 60 days. It was gathered the gunmen struck on Tuesday afternoon and shot sporadically before taking the workers away. No ransom demand has been made as at press time. Aminu said the abduction would delay construction of the road.…
President Muhammadu Buhari is presiding over the 42nd virtual meeting of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) at the Council Chambers of the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha and Chief of Staff to the President, Ibrahim Gambari are physically attending the meeting, which started at 09:00 GMT. Six Ministers are physically attending the meeting. They include those of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, Finance, Zainab Ahmed, Justice, Abubakar Malami, Interior, Rauf Aregbesola. Others are the Ministers of the Federal Capital Territory, Mohammed Bello and Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola. The…