In response to rising fuel prices following the removal of the petroleum subsidy by the Federal Government, the Nasarawa State government has announced plans to establish Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) and Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) bi-fuel conversion centres across the state. The initiative, aimed at providing affordable and sustainable energy alternatives, will see centres set up in each of Nasarawa’s three senatorial zones. Governor Abdullahi Sule made this announcement on Monday during the graduation ceremony of 50 auto-technicians who completed training in LNG/CNG bi-fuel conversion systems at the PAN Learning Centre in Kaduna. DAILY POST reports that the technicians, drawn…
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The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, on Tuesday said it has received the funds for the conduct of the off-cycle Edo State governorship election. DAILY POST reports that the Chairman of the Commission, Professor Mahmood Yakubu disclosed this during the inspection of the Commission’s facilities in preparation for the conduct of the election slated for September 21, 2024 in Benin City. According to him, all the funds for the election have been received and released to the state and the 18 local government offices before the recent increase of the fuel price. Yakubu also expressed the Commission’s satisfaction for the…
Former Manchester United striker, Louis Saha has wished Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo to score 1100 career goals before he retires from the game. Saha and Ronaldo are former teammates during their time together at Manchester United. Ronaldo recently crossed the 900-goal mark in his career. The Al Nassr forward scored his 900th and 901st career goals in Portugal’s recent UEFA Nations League wins against Croatia and Scotland, respectively. Speaking on Betfred about what comes next for Ronaldo, Saha said (via GOAL). “I could wish for him to score 1000 goals or even 1100 goals because Cristiano deserves all the respect…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has urged Nigerian government agencies to expedite their efforts in mitigating the effects of the flooding in Maiduguri. Atiku in a statement on Tuesday said the catastrophic flooding in Maiduguri has reached the level of a dire national emergency. He said his heart goes out to the people and government of Borno State as they grapple with the profound economic repercussions of the disaster. He further called on the public to adhere closely to the government’s guidelines, especially as it relates to evacuating fom areas vulnerable to flooding. Atiku said: “The catastrophic flooding in Maiduguri…
Niger North senator, Bima Enagi has expressed disappointment that Nigeria, with over 40 per cent of West Africa’s livestock population, has failed to participate in the export sector and instead imports meat, skins and dairy products. Bima, who stated this while speaking to journalists in Minna, attributed the situation to lack of proper policies, laws and investment in the sector. The lawmaker explained that it was against this background that he sponsored a Bill in the 9th Senate tagged ‘National Livestock Identification and Management Bureau’ for the purposes of livestock identification, registration, traceability, cattle rustling and disease control. He added,…
Mr Barkindo Mohammed, the Director General of the Borno State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), has described the situation in flooded Maiduguri town as “terrible”. Recall that water from Alau Dam, which collapsed early Tuesday morning, has continued to submerge various wards in the town while thousands of displaced residents are scouting for safer places. Mohammed on Wednesday said that the agency had since commenced rescue operations and distribution of sandbags. “Just now we went for a rescue and proceeded to distribute sandbags in Gozari. “As I am talking to you now I am trapped; we came to rescue some people…
Rwanda and Nigeria played out a 0-0 draw in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matchday two encounter in Kigali on Tuesday. Buoyed by the support from their fans, the Amavubi dominated the opening minutes. The Super Eagles however took control of the game with the lively Ademola Lookman causing problems for the hosts’ defence. Lookman was put through on goal in the 20th minute by Wilfred Ndidi but his shot was saved by Ntwari Fiacre. The Atalanta winger put the ball inside the net three minutes later but the goal was controversially chalked off by the centre referee.…
Portugal captain, Cristiano Ronaldo has backed four players to win the famed Ballon d’Or award in the near future. Earlier this month, Ronaldo was left out of the 30-man Ballon d’Or shortlist for the second straight time. The Al Nassr forward last won the prestigious prize in 2017. The 39-year-old was named second in the final power rankings in 2018 and third in 2019. However, with a first-time winner guaranteed at the award ceremony in Paris on October 28, Ronaldo gave his thoughts on potential future Ballon d’Or winners. The former Real Madrid and Manchester United star said on his…
Al-Nassr captain, Cristiano Ronaldo, has labelled Real Madrid as the best club in football history. Ronaldo played for Real Madrid earlier in his career. The 39-year-old also played for Manchester United and Juventus. The Portugal captain won the UEFA Champions League, LaLiga and several trophies during his time Madrid. He made 438 appearances across competitions for the Los Blancos. Speaking about Madrid on his YouTube channel with former Manchester United team-mate Rio Ferdinand, Ronaldo said (via @MadridXtra): “Real Madrid is the best club ever in history.” Ronaldo names best club in football history
Nigeria failed to defeat Rwanda in a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier played in Kigali on Tuesday. The match ended goalless between both countries. However, the Super Eagles will feel aggrieved as they had what looked like a legitimate goal ruled out in the first half. Victor Boniface’s header from a throw-in fell to Ademola Lookman who put the ball the net. But the referee ruled it out. Both sides saw their goalkeepers make fine saves to maintain the stalemate. Nigeria lead Group D with four points, while Rwanda are in second spot with two points. BREAKING: AFCON 2025…