Author: Safiu Kehinde

Safiu Kehinde  The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has commended President Bola Tinubu over the recent visit to the Republic of Niger by a high-ranking Nigerian military delegation led by Gen. Christopher Musa, the Chief of Defence Staff. This was contained in a statement issued on Sunday in Kaduna by the Forum’s National Publicity Secretary, Tanko Muhammad-Baba. According to the ACF, the visit signifies a positive shift in the relationship between Nigeria and Niger, which had been strained over the past year. ”The forum views this diplomatic engagement as a crucial step towards restoring the historically close and warm ties between…

Agency Report  A beluga whale suspected of having been trained as a spy by Russia has been found dead off the Norwegian coast. The body of the animal – nicknamed Hvaldimir – was found floating off the south-western town of Risavika and taken to the nearest port for examination. The whale was first spotted in Norwegian waters five years ago with a GoPro camera attached to a harness that read “Equipment of St Petersburg”. This sparked rumours the mammal could be a spy whale – something experts say happened in the past. Moscow never responded to the allegations. Hvaldimir’s lifeless…

Agency Report  Two people have died in the Japanese city of Yokohama after a teenage girl jumped to her death from a shopping centre, hitting a pedestrian below. The 17-year-old high school student jumped from a building in a crowded shopping district, hitting a 32-year-old woman who was out with her friends on Saturday evening. The two were immediately taken to hospital around 18:00 local time (09:00 GMT), where the girl died an hour later. The woman also died soon after. More people under the age of 18 in Japan kill themselves on 1 September – just ahead of the…

Safiu Kehinde  Ebonyi State governor, Francis Nwifuru, has charged the 13 newly elected council chairmen and 171 councillors in the state to ensure protection and adequate utilization of the resources in their local government areas. He made this charge during the inauguration of the chairmen and councilors on Sunday. Nwifuru urged them to utilize the opportunity of local government autonomy granted them to bring more developmental projects to their constituencies. He also urged them them to promote the state government agenda of the “peoples chatter of need. “Make sure you do things that will make our state beautiful. Don’t listen…

Agency Report  The National Agency for Food, Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has advocated exclusive breastfeeding for newborns to increase health status and lower the risk of ovarian cancers for mothers. This is contained in a statement by the agency’s resident media consultant, Mr Olusayo Akintola, on Sunday in Abuja. Akintola said that NAFDAC Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, gave the charge during the celebration of the 2024 World Breastfeeding week in Lagos. The theme for this year’s celebration is “Closing the Gap: Breastfeeding Support for All. “ Adeyeye was represented by Mrs Eva Edwards, Director, Food Safety and Applied Nutrition.…

Agency Report  The Chinese Embassy in Nigeria has honoured the top ten traditional models from both Nigeria and China for their efforts in preserving and promoting cultural heritage through fashion. The China-Nigeria fashion show, hosted on Sunday in Abuja, aimed to deepen cultural relations between the two nations by highlighting the beauty and significance of traditional clothing. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the event was jointly hosted by the China Cultural Centre and the China General Chamber of Commerce. NAN also reports that the event featured a runway show showcasing a diverse range of cultural garments, from…

Safiu Kehinde  Plateau state governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has called on residents to exercise patience and continue praying amid economic hardship as he expressed his frustration with the situation in the country. He made this charge during a service at the Church of Christ in Nigeria (COCIN) in Garki, Abuja. “I feel the pains of the people. “I am also frustrated by my inability to meet some of the expectations, but I am praying to God every day for grace to solve the many problems that are there to be solved. “We will not make complaints. We will continue to seek…

Safiu Kehinde  Rivers State Police Command has detained a suspect, identified as Honest, for alleged gang-raping of a 14-year-old girl in Erima community, Onelga area. This was confirmed by the Command’s spokesperson, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, in Port Harcourt on Sunday. According to Iringe-Koko, the suspect committed the crime with his brother, Okwukwe, who is currently at large. She said the arrest followed a report made by the victim’s mother to local vigilantes in the community. “The suspect has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department (SCIID) for thorough investigation. “The Commissioner of Police in Rivers, Olatunji Disu,…

Safiu Kehinde  The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has admitted to having financial constraints over the cost of petroleum supply. This was disclosed in a statement issued today by the company’s Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Olufemi Soneye. As contained in the statement, NNPCL admitted to reports on the company’s debt to petrol suppliers, explaining that the financial strain has been a hindering factor to the sustainability of fuel supply. However, the company assured the nation of ensuring consistent petroleum products supply with the effort of other government agencies they collaborated with. The statement read in part; “NNPC Ltd has…

Safiu Kehinde It was another theatre of nightmare at the Old Trafford today as Salah-inspired Liverpool cruised past Manchester United in 3-0 away victory. The Kops travelled to Manchester to continue their stellar 2024/2025 Premier League season campaign. Seven minutes into the game, Liverpool sent shrill in the spine of Man United fans as English defender, Trent Alexander-Arnold, found the back of the net. His celebration was, however, cut short as the goal was disallowed, bringing the game back to levels term. The home supporters would be back at the edge of their seats again as Casemiro’s defensive blunder was…