September 23, 2024
New US rules to exacerbate trade dispute with China
China warned the United States on Monday not to take “discriminatory actions” against its firms, following reports Washington is planning to ban the sale of vehicles using Chinese and Russian technology. Bloomberg and other media reported Sunday, citing sources, that the United States was mulling new rules that would ban hardware and software made in […]
Ekiti, UN partner to enhance urban development, housing
The United Nations Habitat Technical Support to Ekiti State, Akintobi Olusanmi, has announced that the organisation is collaborating with the Ekiti State Government to enhance urban development and housing, as well as link housing with tourism in the state. Olusanmi, who also serves as Special Adviser to the Ekiti State Governor on Land Matters, spoke […]
Edo election: Learn from your mistakes – Reps member, Olajide tells PDP leaders
A member of the House of Representatives representing Ibadan North West/Ibadan South West federal constituency, Hon Adedeji Dhikrullahi Olajide, has appealed to leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to learn from their previous mistakes. Olajide who was elected on the platform of the PDP advised the party’s leaders to close ranks and unite so […]
EFCC warns skit makers against unauthorised use of paraphernalia
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has issued a warning to skit makers who use the Commission’s official paraphernalia without permission. This comes after an old video titled ‘EFCC and Army Wahala’ started making the rounds again on social media. In a statement on its official X handle on Monday, the anti-graft agency expressed […]
LASG declares support for persons with visual, hearing loss
The Lagos State Government has declared the third Saturday in September of every year as a day for persons with usher syndrome – a genetic disorder that causes blindness and deafness. A statement obtained Sunday noted that the state, through the Office for Disability Affairs, said the declaration formed part of the policy of inclusion […]
Agency warns Kogi riverbank residents to relocate
The National Hydroelectric Power Producing Areas Development Commission has warned people living along river banks in Kogi State to relocate to high grounds. This, the agency said, was to avoid devastation that could arise due to impending floods as predicted by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency. The Managing Director of N-HYPPADEC, Sadiq Yelwa, warned on Sunday […]
CNG saves 70% in vehicle maintenance – Experts
Some automobile experts have said that cars using Compressed Natural Gas save 70 per cent in maintenance and running expenses compared to those running on Premium Motor Spirit. They made the assertion during separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria in Abuja. Speaking on the benefits of converting cars from using petrol to CNG, […]
Traditionalists recommend Oro deity for community security
The International Council for Ifa Religion, on Sunday, called on Yoruba monarchs to embrace the Oro deity to secure their domains. Its President, Fayemi Fakayode, gave this advice during a special programme organised by the council to commemorate the 2024 World Oro Festival. The programme, held at the Aseyin Palace in the Iseyin Local Government […]
Oyo mob beats soldier over alleged killing of NSCDC officer
A soldier identified as Abubakar has allegedly killed a Nigerian Civil and Security Defence Corps officer, Olapade Segun. Abubakar and Segun were said to have met at a nightclub in the Bodija area of Oyo State on Friday. PUNCH Metro gathered on Sunday that a heated altercation ensued between the two security agents, which led […]
China urges citizens in Israel to leave
China has urged its citizens in Israel to leave “as soon as possible”, as tensions between Israel and Lebanon’s Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah escalate. “Currently, the situation along the Israel-Lebanon border is extremely tense, with frequent military conflicts,” China’s embassy in Israel said in a statement on Sunday. “The security situation in Israel remains severe, […]