Ukraine dam disaster: UN distributes 12,000 bottles of water to children
The United Nations and partners have distributed nearly 12,000 bottles of water to children on the move in Kherson and in the city of Mykolaiv, following the destruction of the Kakhovka dam in southern Ukraine. UN Spokesperson, Mr. Stéphane Dujarric, said this at a news conference on Wednesday at UN headquarters in New York. Dujarric […]
37 arrested for internet fraud in Ibadan
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ibadan Zonal Command, on Wednesday, arrested 37 suspected internet fraudsters in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. The suspects were Ibrahim Adewale Adegoke; Echeta Oluwabe; Adeyinka Monsuru; Adedeji Adewusi; Uzuh Friday; Ibrahim Olaide; Babatunde Yinus; Rahaman Idris; Adeniji Ebelizer; Segun Bamidele, Ifemade Haruna, Adeyinka Michael; Adewusi Femi; Oyewo Solomon, Adebayo […]
There was no plan to proscribe ASUU under Buhari – Ngige
The former Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, has debunked a statement by a member of the House of Representatives, Aminu Goro, alleging that there was a plan to de-register the Academic Staff Union of Universities under the immediate past administration of President Muhammadu Buhari. Ngige, who served as the Minister of Labour and […]
Delta police arrest PoS robber
A PoS robber who identified himself as Moses Musa, 27, from Kogi State has been arrested by operatives of the Delta State Police Command. Two other members of the POS robbery syndicate however evaded the police arrest as they escaped into a nearby bush. PUNCH Metro gathered that on June 5, 2023, at about 1230hrs, […]
Tinubu seeks EU support on security, economy
President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday, in Abuja, sought support from the European Union to assist Nigeria and Africa in strengthening security and economic development to alleviate poverty on the continent. Tinubu premised his request on the argument that Nigeria and the whole of Africa require the help and partnership of her friends and development partners […]
US pledges respect for Senegal’s democratic values
US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken on Wednesday called for respect for democracy in a call with the leader of Senegal, where rare deadly clashes took place after the opposition leader’s conviction. In a telephone call with President Macky Sall, Blinken offered condolences after at least 16 people were killed in the unrest. “I reiterated […]
Forgive me, Aregbesola begs aggrieved Osun APC members
Former governor of Osun State, Mr. Rauf Aregbesola, has said his advice to his successor, Adegboyega Oyetola, was misinterpreted and caused disagreement in the party. While addressing a sizeable number of supporters at a rally held in Osogbo, the state capital, to welcome him back to the state after leaving office as a minister on […]
My advice to Oyetola misinterpreted, says Aregbesola
Ex-Minister of Interior, Mr. Rauf Aregbesola, has said his advice to his successor, Adegboyega Oyetola, was misinterpreted and caused disagreement in the party. Before addressing a sizeable number of supporters at a rally held in Osogbo to receive him back to the state after leaving office as a minister on Wednesday, Aregbesola had earlier paid […]
Exponential growth for long duration energy storage investment
A study by the Cleantech Group highlights the rise to $1.8 billion in investment in the technology. The U.S. Department of Energy envisions this growing to as much as $9 billion by 2030. As renewable energy sources like solar and wind are increasingly relied upon for supplying electricity, a buildout of energy storage capacity is […]
Court admits final results in LP, Obi’s petition
The Labour Party and its presidential candidate, Peter Obi, tendered in evidence on Wednesday the final results for the 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory. The national document known as Form EC8D(a) was tendered by Paul Annanaba, SAN, on behalf of the party and Obi as part of the evidence in […]