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Year: 2023

2 years after demise, faithful describe TB Joshua as love personified

According to him TB Joshua was firm and stern, in ensuring that things are done right. Some faithful at the Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN), on Sunday, described the late Prophet Temitope Balogun-Joshua, Founder of SCOAN, known as TB Joshua, as love personified, two years after his demise. The faithful, spoke against the backdrop…

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You owe Jonathan, Obi apology – Peterside tells 2102 subsidy removal critics

Peterside said the people that opposed the removal of the subsidy in 2012 owe the Jonathan economic team an apology. A foremost banker and Founder of the Stanbic IBTC Bank Plc, Dr Atedo Peterside, has asked anti-fuel subsidy removal crusaders of 2012 to apologise to former President Goodluck Jonathan. In addition, the investment banker also…

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Makinde promises Oyo more developmental programmes in 2nd term

According to him, the state would have been developed more than its present status, if his predecessors had performed like him. Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, says his performance in the second term will be far better than his first four years of administration. Makinde made the pledge on Sunday while addressing the congregation…

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Nigerian energy transition plan to receive backing from Denmark

Danish ambassador expresses commitment to increasing investment in Nigeria’s renewable energy industry. Denmark offers expertise and green technology to support Nigeria’s ambitious targets for reducing emissions. Collaboration between Denmark and Nigeria emphasized achieving sustainable energy transition and reaching climate neutrality goals. Sune Krogstrup, the Danish ambassador to Nigeria, expressed his country’s willingness to increase investment and help…

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Subsidy: FCT to develop lanes as FRSC wants Nigerians to embrace bicycle

FRSC said it’s advisable for Nigerians to make use of bicycles now that fuel prices have skyrocketed due to subsidy removal. The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has advised Nigerians to consider using bicycles as alternative means of transportation to shield themselves from the negative economic effect of the jump in fuel prices. Fuel prices…

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Tinubu’s first daughter begs Nigerians to support father

Folashade also said her father’s administration will prioritise women’s concerns. Folashade Tinubu-Ojo, the eldest child of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has appealed to Nigerians to show support and understanding to her father in his quest to fulfil his promise of renewed hope to the country. Folashade, who stirred controversy last week after declaring herself as…

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Residents, animals fight for dirty water in ponds in this Plateau community

A resident described the situation as “appalling and unfortunate”, and expressed regret that the water scarcity issue keeps getting worse. Acute shortage of water is forcing residents of Sabongida community in Langtang South Local Government of Plateau into constant battles with animals for drinking water from dirty ponds. A correspondent of the News Agency of…

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Marketers hail FG over approval to import fuel, says price will crash soon

Farouk said under the new arrangement, the NNPCL had ceased to be the sole importer of petrol into Nigeria. The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), has commended the Federal Government for approving importation of petroleum products by private firms. Chinedu Anyaso, Chairman of IPMAN Enugu Depot Community, in charge of Anambra, Ebonyi and…

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Construction firm’s truck kills 4, injures 16 in Kwara crash

FRSC said relatives of the deceased had claimed the corpses while the injured were taken to a hospital at Kambi village in the area. Four persons were killed and 16 others injured in a lone accident on Olooru-New Jebba Road in Moro Local Government Area of Kwara on Friday. Sector Commander of the FRSC in…

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Tinubu administration signals improved executive-legislature relations – Buni

Buni assured the support and cooperation of the government and people of Yobe to the Federal Government led by Tinubu. Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe, on Sunday says the legislative background of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima heralds improved executive-legislative relations for the country. Buni, in a statement by his…

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