The Nigerian government has announced 80 new standards that should be strictly adhered to by operators of Compressed Natural Gas vehicles and other components. The Director-General of the Standards Organisation of Nigeria, SON, Ifeanyi Okeke, disclosed this on Monday at the unveiling in Abuja. He said the 80 standards are …
Read More »African Games 2023: Falconets thrash Senegal, zoom into semis
Holders Nigeria secured a place in the semi-finals of the women’s football event at the 13th African Games following a comprehensive 4-0 victory over Senegal. Loveth Edeh opened the floodgate by netting the curtain raiser in the 13th minute. No goal was recorded in the remainder of the first half …
Read More »Nigerians are among the hardest working people I have ever come across in my life – British man says as he hails Nigerians (VIDEO)
A British man has taken to social media to express his admiration for the hardworking nature of Nigerians. In a video that has quickly gained traction online, the man, known by his social media handle @Bye_bye_fatman, shared his thoughts on his encounters with different cultures and countries. In the video, the British man emphasized his …
Read More »Abia First Lady condemns baby factory uncovered in Aba
The First Lady who spoke in Umuahia the State capital on Sunday expressed sadness that while the world was preparing to celebrate the 2024 edition of the International Women’s Day Celebration, some nefarious persons were busy exploiting innocent girls for selfish reasons. She said, “I am deeply saddened by the …
Read More »Sokoto, Kaduna school abductions, attacks on right to education -Reps
The House of Representatives has condemned the recent abduction of citizens, particularly the school abductions of pupils in Sokoto and Kaduna states. The Gistfox News reported that gunmen abducted scores of schoolchildren in the Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State on Wednesday. Two days later, bandits reportedly kidnapped no fewer than 15 …
Read More »Presidency congratulates Anthony Joshua over Ngannou knockout, says Fury or Usyk next
The Presidency has congratulated heavyweight boxer, Anthony Joshua, for knocking out Francis Ngannou. The Presidency has congratulated heavyweight boxer, Anthony Joshua, for knocking out Francis Ngannou. President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said Joshua might face Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk next. Joshua floored …
Read More »President Bola Tinubu to inaugurate multi-billion agro zone, airport in Niger State
President Bola Tinubu is set to launch an Agro Processing Zone and the Minna Airport in Niger State on Monday. This announcement was made by Governor Mohammed Bago in Minna, the capital of Niger State, during a ceremony where he was honoured as the Grand Patron of the Niger …
Read More »NLC demands N794,000 minimum wage for workers in South West
The Nigeria Labour Congress has demanded N794,000 as the new national minimum wage for workers in the South West geopolitical zone. The Nigeria Labour Congress has demanded N794,000 as the new national minimum wage for workers in the South West geopolitical zone. The labour union in the South West, through …
Read More »Be vigilant against explosives, DSS cautions Nigerians
The Department of State Services on Friday urged citizens to be vigilant against public dangers, especially Improvised Explosive Devices. IEDs are like locally made bombs used by bandits and terrorists to terrorize security agents or civilians alike in Northeast and Northwest regions of the country. According to data presented at …
Read More »Haiti gangs torch police stations as PM’s future hangs in balance
Gangs pushing for the ouster of Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry have been setting fire to police stations in the capital, Port-au-Prince. The police station located in the busy open-air Salomon market is the latest to be targeted, according to local media. The gangs in the violence-wracked city stepped up …
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