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By Kamil Opeyemi The Enugu State Government on Friday alleged that over 200 houses have been built on water lines in the state. This was disclosed by Mr. Dan Nwaomeh, Senior Special Assistant to Governor Peter Mbah. Nwaomeh made the disclosure on Friday in Enugu at the maiden edition of the CSO/Media Exchange organised by the Network of Water Rights Initiative in partnership with the Global Society for Anti-corruption, Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists and the Media Unit, Government House, Enugu. The event was part of activities marking the 2024 International Water Day in Enugu with…
Agency Report Spotify, global online streaming platform, on Saturday confirmed that South African singer Laura Tyla Seethal’s daily streams has increased by 30,000 per cent after the release of her single “Water” in July 2023. Jodie Tabisher, Spotify’s Artist, Label and Partnerships Manager, South Africa disclosed this in celebration of Tyla’s newly released self-titled debut album. Tyla released her highly anticipated self-titled debut album, “Tyla” on March 22. The album is supported by singles: “Water”, “On and On”, “Truth or Dare” and “Art”, in addition to the promotional single “Butterflies”and the 2022 stand-alone single “To Last”. Tabisher said Tyla’s…
By Halimah Olamide The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), has announced that it is set to deregulate import duties on specific categories of vehicles. This was made known in a statement made available to NPO Reports, stating that this move is a directive of the Finance Minister and the Coordinating Minister of the Economy The process is slated to commence from 4th March 2024 to 5th July 2024, which is within a 90-day frame. According to the statement, this move seeks to ease economic the hardship and encourage compliance. “The Honourable Minister and Coordinating Minister of the Economy have approved…
By Halimah Olamide A popular Islamic cleric from Kwara state, Labeeb Agbaji has rained curses on singer Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba Mohbad. The cleric, during a visit to Mohbad’s estranged record label boss, Azeez Fashola popularly called Naira Marley, said Anyone involved in Mohbad’s death will not find peace. The video of the visit has created a buzz online with many either condemning the cleric for visiting Naira Marley. Also present during the visit was Naira Marley’s ally, Sam Larry. NPO Reports that the two were promise suspects alleged to have been directly or remotely connected with the death of…
By Halimah Olamide Nigerians are now used to tragedies on a daily basis. This was the response by the presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the last general election Mr. Peter Obi. Obi stated this in his response to Thursday’s stampede in Nasarawa state which led to the death of some students. NPO Reports that the students had gone to the Convocation Square of the Nasarawa State University where the government was distributing free rice. “Somehow, disheartening and tragic happenings have become our daily companions as a people. “In yet another very sad development, I am disheartened by…
CNN At least 40 people were killed and more than 100 were injured after armed attackers stormed a popular concert venue complex near Moscow and opened fire, according to preliminary information from the Federal Security Service in Russia, state media TASS reported. The attack is being investigated as a terrorist act, according to Russia’s Investigative Committee. Video footage from the site of the attack, the Crocus City Hall concert venue, shows the vast complex, which is home to both the music hall and a shopping center, on fire with smoke billowing into the air. RIA Novosti reported the armed individuals “opened fire with…
By Halimah The Lagos State Government and Meta Platform are seeking collaboration towards enhancing tech solutions in the state. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Friday expressed his administration’s readiness to collaborate with the company formerly called Facebook to deepen the digital space in the State. Sanwo-Olu while hosting the President, Global Affairs, Meta Platforms Inc. (Facebook), Sir. Nick Clegg at the Lagos House, Marina said the areas of mutual interest between Lagos State and Meta Platform will include digital marketing scholarships for Lagosians, open source technology for training of young innovators in Artificial Intelligence, tools for local businesses to help develop…
By Halimah OLAMIDE The Nigerian Super Eagles on Friday walloped their Nigerian counterparts Black Stars of Ghana two goals to one. It was at a friendly encounter which saw George Finidi-led boys showing supremacy over the Ghanaians. 29 year old Cyriel Desserts’ goal in the 38th minute of the match via a penalty kick out the Eagles on the lead before Lookman added the clincher at the 84th minute of the game. Ghana scored its only goal via penalty after the 90 minutes. The next friendly match will be with Mali. It was at the first outing for Finidi after…
By Sean Coughlan,Royal correspondent The Princess of Wales says she is in the early stages of treatment after a cancer diagnosis. In a video statement, Catherine says it was a “huge shock” after an “incredibly tough couple of months”. But she sent a positive message, saying: “I am well and getting stronger every day.” Details of the cancer have not been disclosed, but Kensington Palace says it is confident the princess will make a full recovery. The princess’s statement explains that when she had abdominal surgery in January, it was not known that there was any cancer. “However tests after…
By Halimah Olamide Opposition Labour Party on Friday petitioned the office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation reporting the vandalization of its national headquarters in Abuja. A petition signed by Obiorah Ifoh on behalf of the party called the attention of the Federal Government to the invasion of its office by leaders of the Nigerian Labour Congress on Tuesday. NPO Reports that the Political Commission of the Congress had led its members on a shutdown mission of the Labour Party demanding the resignation of its National Chairman Barrister Julius Abure. “It has become unavoidably necessary to request…