Author: NPO Admin II
Product on board a vessel, MT PRAISEL, impounded by Tantita Security Service Ltd. (a private security company, engaged by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company, NNPCL), was not stolen crude oil, the Navy has declared. The declaration was made on Sunday in Abuja by the Director of Naval Information, Commodore Adedotun Ayo-Vaughan. Reacting to the declaration, however, Tantita Security Services Nigeria Ltd. alleged that Navy’s declaration was a cover-up even as it admitted that the product on the vessel was not stolen crude oil. Ayo-Vaughan had on Friday reacted to an allegation in respect of the said vessel which was reported…
Britain’s Dillian Whyte said he was devastated after an “adverse finding” from his random dope test led to the cancellation of next week’s heavyweight fight with former world champion Anthony Joshua. The two had been due to meet at London’s O2 Arena on Aug. 12 in a rematch of their 2015 bout, won by Joshua, at the same venue. Promoters Matchroom said in a statement on Saturday that the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association (VADA) had informed them that Whyte “returned adverse analytical findings as part of a random anti-doping protocol.” “In light of this news, the fight will be cancelled, and…
The Consulate-General of Nigeria in New York and the Royal Festival Inc. have celebrated “Ayan Atayero Festival” (Festival of Drums) to promote the understanding and appreciation of Nigeria’s rich culture and heritage in the US. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the maiden edition of the festival was held at the Nigeria House in New York in collaboration with the House of Oduduwa and the Atayero of Aramoko Kingdom, Ekiti. The Consul-General, Amb. Lot Egopija, in his remarks said the gathering was aimed at celebrating the timeless tradition of drumming and vibrant Nigerian cultural heritage. According to him,…
The national leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has advised President Bola Tinubu not to engage the military as a means of restoring democratic government in the Republic of Niger. The party leaders gave the advice in a communique issued after a meeting cby the PDP Governors’ Forum in Abuja on Saturday. They in the communique read by the Chairman PDP Governors’ Forum, Gov. Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State, advised government to further employed all tools of dialogue and diplomacy. “They advised Tinubu and the Government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria not to go into any form of…
By Kamil Opeyemi Operatives Lagos State of Lagos State Police Command have arrested three of their extortionist officers, their counterparts of the Federal Road Safety Corps and the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority working in cahoots with thugs. They were arrested around Mile 2 area of the state between Friday and Saturday alongside their collaborative 14 thugs, police spokesman in the state, SP Benjamin Hundeyin stated on Saturday at Ikeja. Hundeyin stated that the arrests were carried out in an operation led by the Deputy Commissioner of Police (Operations) in the state, Mr Fatai Tijani He added that the…
By Kamil Opeyemi The Police in Zone 2 command Onikan, Lagos, have arrested a suspected carjacker, Olamide Tailor, for allegedly robbing an uber driver of his car in the Abule-Egba area of the state. This is according to a statement by the spokesman of the Zone 2 Command HQ, Onikan, Lagos, Hauwa Idris Adamu. Idris-Adamu explained that the arrest followed a petition received by the Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) Mr Ari Mohammed, whose command covers Lagos and Ogun. “On the 22nd of July 2023 at about 12:50 am, intel was received by the AIG Zone 2, Muhammed Ali…
By Omolade Durojaiye An Aitana Bonmati-inspired Spain beat Switzerland 5-1 on Saturday to secure the nation’s place in the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup quarter-finals for the first time. This was the second time Spain have hit five goals at Australia and New Zealand 2023, having defeated Zambia 5-0 in the group stage. The team’s midfield maestro and Player of the Match, Bonmati scored twice, with Alba Redondo, Laia Codina and Jennifer Hermoso also on target in a dominant display. Spain hit the front early on when Bonmati superbly cut the ball back onto her left foot before slotting…
By Kamil Opeyemi An aide to the Senator representing Ogun West senatorial district, Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, has been shot dead in Lagos. A statement by Kayode Odunaro, Media Adviser to the lawmaker, Adeniyi Sanni, who he said has been an aide to the senator popularly called Yayi, was found dead at the Toyota Bus stop area of the Oshodi. The statement explained that the last that was heard of Sanni was that his wife said he had called on Friday to say he was stopped by security men who demanded for the particulars of his vehicle which were snapped and…
By Kamil Opeyemi Senate President Godswill Akpabio has narrated how he lost a grandchild due to medical neglect in a government hospital. Akpabio gave the narrative on Friday during the screening of one of the ministerial nominee, Tunji Alausa on the floor of the upper lawmaking body in Abuja. While Alausa was grilled and provided solutions to issues in Nigeria’s healthcare system, the lawmaker admitted to being a victim of medical neglect. “Every other person has been a victim of medical neglect,” Akpabio said. “My first grandchild in 2019 in a federal medical centre died through bleeding. He was receiving…
By Kamil Opeyemi The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) on Friday, announced the award of N5 billion contract for the rehabilitation of Abuja Rail Mass Transit (ARMT) System. The project would be executed by China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation Ltd (CCECC) within 12 months. Mr Olusade Adesola, Permanent Secretary FCTA said the aim was to restore the vital rail transportation infrastructure, which he described as the “life blood of Abuja city”. According to him, the Abuja light rail will play a crucial role in easing transportation challenges and enhancing mobility for residents. He explained that the outbreak of the COVID-19…