Новости за 13.04.2024

The Federal Government, on Friday, said the drop in Nigeria’s crude oil production was due to issues encountered on the Trans Niger Pipeline, coupled with maintenance activities carried out by some oil companies operating across the country. It, however, stated that efforts were on to fix the pipeline, adding that this would enable the country

The Dean of the Lagos Business School, Professor Chris Ogbechie, has stated that only 30 per cent of family businesses survive beyond their first generation. He stated this during his welcome address at the Lagos Business School Family Business Conference, which was held in Lagos on Friday. According to Ogbechie, family businesses all over the

Cyriel Dessers has warned Celtic that Glasgow Rangers are determined to beat them to a sensational Scottish Premier League title this season, Punch Sports Extra reports. Dessers posted another decent display to help the Gers secure a thrilling 3-3 draw against Celtic in an Old Firm derby last Sunday and even had a goal ruled

Explains how he picked up $1m, $850,000, $750,000, $400,000 for ex-CBN gov …says Emefiele never rewarded him, case adjourned to April 29 A dispatch rider, Monday Osazuwa, on Friday, narrated to the Special Offences Court in Lagos how the embattled former Central Bank of Nigeria Governor, Godwin Emefiele, instructed him on different occasions to collect

The Federal Government has traced fleeing Binance executive, Nadeem Anjarwalla, to Kenya, following his escape from custody in Nigeria. Following the development, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, the International Criminal Police, the Nigeria Police Force and the Kenyan Police Service have deepened talks to quicken Anjarwalla’s extradition. Sources in the Presidency who are on

The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Friday, said the Dosunmu market fire was caused by the recklessness of some traders in the market who did not adhere to the measures given to them by the state. The governor stated this while he received the leadership of the National Emergency Management Agency led by its

The Nigerian Army is planning to review its counter-terrorism and insurgency operations across the country. This is to enable the service to make important decisions that will significantly improve the efficiency of the Nigerian Army. The review, according to a statement on Friday by the Director, Army Public Relations, Maj. Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu will be

The peace in Nollywood, and by extension, a large part of the country, was shattered on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, when a popular actor, Pope Odonwodo, popularly known as Junior Pope, and three others were confirmed dead when the boat they were travelling in after returning from a movie set capsized in Asaba, Delta State.

Channels Television’s reporter, Joshua Rogers, who was kidnapped near his residence at Rumuosi in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State, on Thursday, has regained his freedom. He was said to have been released around 10pm on Friday. One of his colleagues with Channels TV in Port Harcourt, Charles Oporum, confirmed his release to our

The Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has said every effort at achieving development in any society will come to waste if the health of the people is not adequately factored into it. The governor stated this, according to a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Nelson Chulwudi, while he received a delegation of the

Former governor of Ekiti State and Minister of Solid Minerals, Kayode Fayemi, has hailed the departed former Abia State governor and Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr Ogbonnaya Onu, saying his footprints on the annals of democracy in Nigeria will forever remain indelible. In a statement issued by the head of his media office,

Some yet-to-be-identified assailants have reportedly killed a former President-General of the Amansea community in the Awka North Local Government Area of Anambra State, Chief Cajetan Nwokike. City Round gathered that the incident happened on Thursday morning and the reason for the murder by the hoodlums had yet to be ascertained. The deceased was said to

Adeola, the younger brother to a recently deceased actress, Jumoke Aderounmu, popularly known for her role of Esther in popular sitcom, ‘Jenifa’s Diary’, has said that deceased was actually planning on relocating to the United Kingdom before her demise. Speaking in an interview with Saturday Beats, Adeola noted that Jumoke wanted to relocate to UK,

Mixed reactions have continued to trail the six-month prison sentence handed down to controversial cross dresser, Idris Okuneye, aka Bobrisky, by Justice Abimbola Awogboro of the Federal High Court in Lagos on Friday, April 12, 2024. Justice Awogboro stated that the sentence, which has no option of fine, will serve as a deterrent to others

When a travel enthusiast and content creator, Pelumi Nubi, shared her decision to take the bold step of travelling solo from London (United Kingdom) to Lagos (Nigeria) via road, she caught the attention of many. Nubi, who arrived Lagos on Sunday, April 7, 2024, told Saturday Beats that she was inspired to embark on the

In the wake of the fire outbreak at Dosunmu market in Lagos, BABATUNDE TITILOLA writes about the loss of businesses suffered by the victims amid calls for safety culture Alhaja Mainat Bakare’s voice broke at intervals as she struggled to hold back tears from her reddened eyes while speaking with our correspondent. The businesswoman could

The United States government, through its Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, has donated equipment and supplies to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention to support Nigeria’s outbreak response laboratory activities. Some states have continued to record outbreak of diseases such as malaria, Lassa fever, meningitis, and others in recent times. The Director-General

With a 1-0 loss to Plymouth on Friday, Nigerian stars Kelechi Iheanacho and Wilfried Ndidi’s Leicester team’s attempt to return automatically to the Premier League took another hit. Mustapha Bundu’s fine finish earned Argyle their first home win since January to move five points clear of the relegation zone at the other end of the

The IMF executive board confirmed on Friday that it had reappointed Kristalina Georgieva to serve for a second five-year term as the Managing Director of the international financial institution. The decision means that Georgieva, who was the sole candidate to lead the IMF, will continue in office when her current term ends on September 30,

A yet-to-be-identified person was on Friday shot dead near UNIZIK Junction, Awka, Anambra State, by members of a suspected rival cult group. The suspected cultists were said to have accosted the victim in a yellow tricycle, before gunning him down. PUNCH Online notes that the incessant killings in Awka have been attributed to rivalry and