Ndifreke Saviour Mark, a Special Assistant to former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode is dead. The All Progressives Congress, APC chieftain, who announced the unfortunate development in a statement on Monday, said the aide slumped and died in Mildy Lodge and Apartments hotel in Garki, Abuja. FFK said operatives of the Nigeria Police revealed that his aide took a room at the hotel and spent some time with an undisclosed individual after which he slumped and died “in that individual’s presence”. He said the deceased was immediately rushed to the Asokoro District Hospital, where he was eventually pronounced dead. Fani-Kayode said…
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Civil servants in Osun have flayed the delay in the implementation of the new minimum wage by the state government. Some of the civil servants, who spoke with NAN on Monday in Osogbo, said the implementation of the wage was long overdue. A staff, identified as Opemipo, said workers in the state had been waiting for the announcement of the new minimum wage, adding that the delay in the implementation of the new wage was a delay tactic by the state government. ”I wonder what is causing the delay. Other neighbouring states have implemented theirs and I wonder what is…
…showcases cutting-edge processes and facilities to advance dairy production in Nigeria Arla Foods, the farmer-owned dairy co-operative, recently hosted its inaugural Arla-Damau Open Day where it gathered key industry stakeholders at the Arla Farm in Damau, Kaduna, to catalyze local dairy production in Nigeria. The Arla Farm was honoured to bring together Kaduna state and Federal government officials, local dairy farmers, agricultural stakeholders, and students from veterinary universities among others to experience firsthand Arla’s cutting-edge milk production facilities and sustainable farming practices. Since its inauguration in May 2023, the Arla Farm operates as a core component of the local dairy…
The Police in Lagos on Monday arraigned a 36-year-old man, Samuel Kehinde, before a Badagry Chief Magistrates’ Court for allegedly stealing a motorcycle valued at N1,200,000. The defendant, whose address is unknown, is standing trial on a two-count charge of felony and stealing. Kehinde, however, pleaded not guilty to the charges. The prosecutor, Insp Ayodele Adeosun, told the court that the defendant committed the offences on September 24 at about 11:00.a.m at Eyenkole Community, Ilogbo-Eremi, Badagry, Lagos. Adeosun alleged that the defendant conspired among others to commit a felony to wit stealing. “He stole the motorcycle with registration number DX…
Premier League club, Everton is plotting a January move for AC Milan winger, Samuel Chukwueze, according to Football Insider. Chukwueze has been on the Toffee’s radar for a while, according to the publication. The 25-year-old has not figured much for AC Milan this season despite impressing during pre-season. The Nigeria international has started only two games for the Rooseneri this season. The talented winger scored the winning goal in AC Milan’s 1-0 victory over Udinese on Saturday. He only arrived at AC Milan from La Liga club, Villarreal last summer. Transfer: Everton line up January bid for Chukwueze
Liverpool manager, Arne Slot has hailed Curtis Jones for ‘controlling’ Chelsea’s Cole Palmer during both teams’ Premier League tie on Sunday. Jones scored the winning goal for Liverpool as they defeated Chelsea 2-1 at Anfield. Mohamed Salah and Nicholas Jackson also scored during the encounter. Speaking at his post-match interview, Slot reserved special praise for Jones, insisting that he successfully kept Palmer, who has been impressive this season, quiet. “He was very good. Very good individual performance. I think the whole team worked very hard,” Slot told Sky Sports. “Curtis had a difficult job, he had to control Cole Palmer,…
The Taraba State Special Task Force Committee on Environmental Protection, Public Safety, and Prohibition of Deforestation has urged hunters in the state to collaborate with security agencies to strengthen security measures in Taraba. Speaking during a meeting with the Hunters Association of Garba Ched, in Bali local government council, at the weekend, the task force, through its chairman, retired General Jeremiah Faransa, highlighted the need for increased vigilance in the area and the state at large. Faransa raised the concerns during his routine patrol, aimed at curbing illegal deforestation and mining activities in the state and called on local hunters…
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has warned against calls for a military coup in Nigeria, stating that it is a treasonable offence. The warning followed a viral video clip circulating on social media, urging the Nigerian military to take over power from the President Bola Tinubu administration. Reacting, the military, in a statement on Monday by its Director of Defence Information, Brigadier General Tukur Gusau, said the military is “steadfastly committed to the preservation and advancement of our democracy and is loyal to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration.” The statement added that the military remains focused on fulfilling its statutory responsibilities…
The government of Cross River State has appealed to the federal government to expedite the reconstruction work on the Calabar-Uyo federal highway. The Commissioner for Commerce, Abigail Duke Orok, made the appeal when she visited the Federal Controller of Works at his office in Calabar recently. The condition of the federal highway that links Calabar to neighboring Akwa Ibom and nearby eastern states has remained deplorable for nearly 10 years. A journey that used to take one hour from Calabar, the capital of Cross River State, to Uyo, the capital of Akwa Ibom State, now takes a minimum of five…
The Federal Inland Revenue Service, FIRS, has announced that it is currently recruiting young graduates to join its team as Tax Officers (Officer Il and Officer I). FIRS made this known in a post on its official X page. It said specific information regarding application procedures, application deadlines and submission details, will be published shortly on our official website. “We are looking for candidates with integrity and a strong desire to excel professionally, as well as those who possess strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. “The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) is an equal opportunity employer. “We encourage all eligible…