News
-
More than one billion suffering from obesity worldwide – study
More than one billion people around the world are now suffering from obesity with the number having more than quadrupled since 1990, according to a study released by the Lancet medical journal. The “epidemic” is particularly hitting poorer countries and the rate is growing among children and adolescents faster than…
-
Politicians understand restructuring only when they are not in office — Soyinka
Nobel Laureate Professor Wole Soyinka said politicians understand the term restructuring only when they are not in office but turn to something else when they assume office. Soyinka stated this while speaking at the Punch 50th anniversary lecture in Lagos on Thursday. “It is the same thing with reconstruction, and…
-
Osimhen, Boniface, Oshoala makes list for 10th Nigeria Pitch Awards [See full list]
Victor Osimhen, the reigning male African Footballer of the Year, has earned the highest nominations in four categories at the 10th Nigeria Pitch Awards. This was revealed on Thursday by the organisers of the Nigeria Pitch Awards through its voter collation agent, SIAO Partners. Osimhen, Nigeria’s Super Eagles forward, among…
-
Price hike: Tinubu directs Dangote, BUA, others to revert cement to old prices
The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, says President Bola Tinubu has directed cement companies to revert to old prices following a price hike. Umahi stated this shortly after inspecting the BUA cement factory in Sokoto on Thursday. He said, “On the issue of pricing, I can authoritatively say that they…
-
FG’s 10-man panel to probe foreign airlines over high fares
In a bid to make air travel more affordable for Nigerians, the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority, Chris Najomo, has set up a 10-man committee to probe foreign airlines over skyrocketing fares. This was disclosed in a press statement released to journalists on Thursday, signed by Director-General, NCAA, Chris Najomo, following…
-
SIM-NIN linkage: NCC warns telcos against non-compliance
The Nigerian Communications Commission has said telecommunication companies that fail to comply with the directive to block Subscriber Identity Module cards not linked to National Identification Numbers will face sanctions. The Director of Public Affairs, NCC, Reuben Mouka, told on Thursday. According to Mouka, the regulatory directive mandates telecom operators to…
-
FG pays $120m from gas debts as blackout spreads
The Federal Government has paid $120m out of the $1.3bn indebtedness to gas companies for the supply of gas to run gas-fired power plants across the country. Nigeria is currently suffering from low power supply because many gas suppliers have reduced, while others stopped supplying the commodity to power-generating companies…
-
Cristiano Ronaldo suspended by Saudi Pro League after ‘obscene gesture’ suspended by Saudi Pro League after ‘obscene gesture’
Superstar footballer, Cristiano Ronaldo has been suspended for one match after appearing to make an obscene gesture during a match in Saudi Arabia. Ronaldo was caught cupping his ear and repeatedly thrusting his hand forward near his pelvis in front of opposition fans. The incident happened on Sunday, minutes after…
-
Lassa fever claims nine lives in Benue IDPs camps
Lassa fever has claimed nine lives in the past two months in Benue state. The state epidemiologist, Dr. Sam Ngishe, revealed this to newsmen on Thursday, Feb. 29, noting that some of the deceased were residing in Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camps. Dr. Ngishe said: “From our report so far,…
-
Security situation getting better, not worse, says Police
The Public Relations Officer of the Nigeria Police Force, Muyiwa Adejobi, says the security situation in Nigeria is getting better. “The security situation is getting better; I don’t agree that it is getting worse. It is improving,” Adejobi told newsmen in Ibadan on Wednesday. He stated this in Ibadan for the…