Abba Kyari reportedly escapes death in Kuje prison as angry inmates move to lynch him
Abba Kyari reportedly escapes death in Kuje prison as angry inmates move to lynch him Suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari was reportedly attacked in Kuje prison when angry inmates in the same facility moved to lynch him. According to a source, the attack happened on May 4 when about 190 inmates descended on him for allegedly prosecuting them despite collecting bribes while in office. It was reported that there are indications that Kyari would soon be moved to the custody of the State Security Service (SSS) following the attack.…
FG to ban refrigerators, air conditioners by 2023
FG to ban refrigerators, air conditioners by 2023 Government will ban all substances that are not ozone-friendly in accordance with the Montreal Protocol Agreement of which Nigeria is a signatory. These substances include refrigerators, air conditioners, generators, water dispensers, photocopiers etc. Speaking with newsmen at the Stakeholders’ Workshop for the Validation of the Draft National Cooling Plan, yesterday, in Abuja, the Programme Manager, Environment Unit of United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Mr Oladipo Supo, said that…
Heritage Bank leveraging technology to promote financial inclusion for inclusive growth
Heritage Bank leveraging technology to promote financial inclusion for inclusive growth In today’s world, making financial services accessible is fast becoming a key area of concern to policymakers for the well-known reason that it has far reaching economic implications. To this end, financial inclusion has assumed a greater level of importance due to its perceived relevance as catalyst for economic growth since it is critical for attaining inclusive growth in an economy. In 2012, Nigeria took major steps in its journey by launching the Nati…
Measles kills 14 children in Anambra
Measles kills 14 children in Anambra The Anambra Government has confirmed the death of 14 children from a measles outbreak in nine local government areas of the state. The Commissioner for Health, Dr Afam Obidike, announced the figure at a Post Measles Outbreak Response news conference in Awka on Wednesday. He said that no fewer than 414 cases of measles were recorded in nine local government areas in the state. Obidike listed the affected local government areas as Anambra East, Anambra West, Ayamelum, Ihiala, Idemili North, Nnewi North, Onits…
Portable storms buka after headies nominations
Portable storms buka after headies nominations Controversial singer Portable has headed to a local restaurant called ‘buka’ after bagging multiple headies nominations The Zazu singer is seen in a video with jolly good fellows asking the owner of the ‘buka’ to feed everyone for free. The boys, who were obviously excited about this gesture, sang praises of the singer in Yoruba language. This gesture made the singer smile shyly as they went on with their praises. Taking to his Instagram he wrote: “Akoi Love 💯 Street Ti Take Over.”
Airfare rises by 52.44% in 12 months
Airfare rises by 52.44% in 12 months The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has said average airfare increased by 52.44% from N36,406.46 in April 2021 to N55,501.49 in April 2022. It document titled: “Transport Fare Watch for April 2022,” that made this disclosure said the fare rose from N46,810.62 in March 2022 to N55,501.49 in April 2022. “The average fare paid by air passengers for specified routes on single journey, increased by 18.57% on a month-on-month basis from N46,810.62 in March 2022 to N55,501.49 in April 2022. “On a year-on-year…
Breaking: IPOB cancels tomorrow’s sit-at-home
Breaking: IPOB cancels tomorrow’s sit-at-home …Fixes 28 June The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has cancelled its tomorrow’s sit-at-home order. Disclosing this in a statement signed by Emma Powerful, the group gave reasons for the cancellation, fixing 28 June as sit-at-home. Recall that the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, Wednesday, deferred the trial of the detained leader of the IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, to June 28. Kanu’s lead counsel Mr. Ifeanyi Ejiofor, disclosed this in a statement. He said that Kanu’s case would no longer proceed as …
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