The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NIMET) has said that the excessive heat being experienced in the country presently would persist for a while. NIMET disclosed this in its weather and climate update posted on its social media handle on Wednesday. The Agency revealed that Air Temperatures have hit 41°C over the North and 39°C over the South with model projections which indicate that temperatures will remain high in the coming days. […]
No fewer than 18 shops have been destroyed in a gas explosion that occurred at Agbado Road in the Toyin area of Ifako Ijaiye Local Government Area of Lagos State late on Tuesday. The Director, Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Margaret Adeseye, who revealed this in a statement on Wednesday, explained that the incident occurred when a gas tanker caught fire in the area. The statement disclosed that the […]
Operatives suspected to be members of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission were said to have arrested a number of students during a midnight operation carried out at a student hostel in the Federal University of Technology, Akure, Ondo State. Videos circulating on social media show broken window frames from what is believed to be an attempt at forced entry by the anti-graft officers who broke into rooms and arrested […]
President Bola Tinubu has conferred the national honour of Member of the Order of the Niger, (MON) on all Super Eagles team members in appreciation of their performance at the just- concluded 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON. Apart from the national award the President on Tuesday, also rewarded members of the national team with flats and piece of land in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT. President Tinubu who made […]
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris has said that the President Bola Tinubu-led administration is ready to provide a more conducive environment for other radio stations to emerge, and at the same time, strengthen the already-established ones. The Minister disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday in commemoration of World Radio Day. Idris noted that the theme for this year’s celebration titled, “Radio: A century informing, […]
President Bola Tinubu has applauded the Super Eagles for their performance and tenacity at the just-concluded 2023 CAF African Cup of Nations (AfCON) in Côte d’Ivoire . This was revealed in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, He encouraged Nigerians to be of good cheer despite the loss, noting that the Eagles’ grit and sheer determination throughout the tournament had won the hearts of […]
The Super Eagles Defender, Zaidu Sanusi could miss Nigeria’s 2023 Africa Cup of Nations semi-final clash today with the Bafana Bafana of South Africa due to injury. The 26-year-old who has made five appearances for the Super Eagles in Cote d’Ivoire battled with injury during the ongoing AFCON 2023 finals. Meanwhile, the Nigerian team are bracing for the highly anticipated last four fixtures billed for Stade de la Paix stadium […]
The Oyo State Government has sealed a company engaging in the recycling of waste tyres, to produce Pyrolysis oil, carbon black and steel wire as byproducts. The facility, Shri-Balaji Industry Limited in Olopomeji area of Ibadan which has been in existence since 2016, has been discovered to have grossly embarked on unhealthy practices, which contravened the Extant Environmental Regulations of the State. The Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resource, Architect […]
The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, is set to gear up for another confrontation with the federal government over issues bordering on members’ welfare, working conditions, among others. The National President of ASUU, Professor Emmanuel Osodeke, who disclosed this in Minna, the Niger state capital, declared that the government has not implemented all the agreements it reached with the organised labour, particularly between ASUU, since the administration of President […]
The Nigerian meteorological agency has forecast dust haze from today to Thursday across the country. According to NiMet, moderate dust haze with a horizontal visibility range of 1km to 3km and localized visibility of less than or equal to 1km is expected over the North Central region and South during the forecast period. The agency however urged citizens with respiratory issues to use a face mask where possible and be […]
