Author: NPO Admin II
Presidential aspirants on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party have on Friday stormed the Legacy House headquarters of the party to be screened. The PDP presidential screening panel, headed by former Senate President David Mark is to screen the likes of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former Senate President Bukola Saraki, Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike, publisher of Ovation Magazine, Dele Momodu, and others. The exercise which began at about 1pm saw the aspirants coming before the panel to answer questions based on their aspirations and programme of the party. Details later…
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has urged government at all levels to intensify efforts to check the operations of illegal refineries in the country. IPMAN’s President, Mr. Chinedu Okoronkwo, made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Lagos. Okoronkwo said the recent explosion at one of the illegal refineries at Abaezi forest in Ohaji-Egbema Local Government Area of Imo had again brought to the forefront the dangers of engaging in such nefarious activities. He said: “IPMAN as a body commiserates with the government and people of Imo over the…
The United States has confirmed the first known human case of H5 bird flu in a person in the western state of Colorado. The U.S. Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said in a statement that the person who tested positive for avian influenza A (H5) virus was involved in the culling of poultry presumed to have had H5N1 bird flu. The patient reported fatigue for a few days as the only symptom and had since recovered. According to the CDC, the patient is being isolated and treated with the influenza antiviral drug oseltamivir. “This case does not change…
Former Super Eagles’ star and the acting General Manager of Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) Ibadan, Dimeji Lawal has revealed that African football as it is today should be perceived far beyond the 11 and 11 players seen on the pitch of play. He also added that there are ‘mysteries’ and ‘mystics’ in African football beyond having 22 players on the field. His words “I think apart from these, corruption is one of the greatest problems affecting football and sports administration in Africa and this is even affecting our league. All these can only improve when we change our mindset”.…
The International Investor Awards 2022 has declared First Bank of Nigeria winner of its Best Bank award. It also named the bank best in digital banking. A statement made available to the NPO Reports said the bank was recognized with the Best Bank in Nigeria 2022 award for its leadership role in promoting financial inclusion in Nigeria which has been integral to improving lives and stimulating businesses of individuals across the country. It explained that the Best Bank in Digital Transformation was awarded to FirstBank in recognition of its continued efforts at reinventing its digital banking channels. It said these…
Cristiano Ronaldo scored an excellent equaliser to spare Manchester United a third successive English Premier League defeat as they drew 1-1 at home to Chelsea on Thursday. Ralf Rangnick’s side lost their previous two games to Liverpool and Arsenal by an aggregate score of 7-1. But while the performance on their return to Old Trafford was by no means impressive, they at least avoided another loss. In spite of a dismal first-half showing in which their midfield was routinely cut open, Manchester United somehow made it until the break without conceding. But Chelsea’s deserved breakthrough did arrive via Marcos Alonso…
Earlier this year Chinese programmer Jixian Wang moved to the Ukrainian port city of Odesa for work. Months later, Russia invaded the country. Mr Wang found that back home his friends and family were being told a different version of what was happening in Ukraine, by Chinese state media. He decided to start making videos highlighting the reality of his situation and posted them on Chinese social media in the hopes of reaching his fellow countrymen. Since then he has been heavily censored and briefly cut off from contact with his family back home. But Mr Wang tells the BBC…
As we’ve heard, President Biden has asked Congress for $33bn (£27bn) in military, economic and humanitarian assistance to support Ukraine “for the next five months”. Biden said it was “critical” for US lawmakers to approve the package and America could not “stand by” after the invasion. He said Putin could never succeed in dominating Ukraine, but he insisted his country was not “attacking” Russia. BBC
Minister of Transportation and 2023 presidential aspirant, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi, on Thursday met with the leadership of the ruling All Progressives Congress in Lagos to seek its support. Amaechi said he was in Lagos to seek support though he knew that the state is the base of APC National Leader, Sen. Bola Tinubu, who is also contesting. Major contestant, Tinubu, has dominated the affairs of the party in the State since the return to democratic rule in 1999. He has been a major factor in the choice of governors since he left the seat in 2007. Responding, APC chairman in…
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and troops of the 82 Division of the Nigerian Army, Enugu have arrested a six-man gang specialising in vandalising rail line tracks in Enugu State. NSCDC spokesman in Enugu, CSC Denny Manuel, stated on Thursday that the vandals were rounded up by joint operatives at Ubahu community in Nkanu East Local Government Area of Enugu State. He stated that the suspects gave their names as follows Zakari Ishaka (25); Amadu Danladi (40); Abdulkareem Haruna (19); Ousman Idris (19); Musa Hamza (23) and Arma Yau Magaji (42). He added that the vandals were…