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The Lagos State Safety Commission has sanctioned Julius Berger Nigeria Plc over the tragic death of engineer Olalekan Oloruntoba, who died while operating a crane at an Ijora Yard facility on September 23, 2024. Initial reports suggested Oloruntoba’s death was caused by a crane collapse, but the commission’s investigation revealed that the fatality occurred when […]
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) announced that 899,000 doses of the Mpox vaccine have been allocated to nine African countries, including Nigeria, as part of efforts to manage the current surge. This move is supported by key partners like Gavi, UNICEF, and WHO to ensure effective and equitable use of […]
In a powerful concession speech on Wednesday, U.S. Vice President and defeated Democratic candidate Kamala Harris pledged a seamless transfer of power to President-elect Donald Trump. Speaking to a supportive crowd at her alma mater, Howard University, in Washington, she encouraged her followers to continue advocating for their ideals despite the election’s outcome. “We must […]
Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has urged the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) to suspend its strike action, warning that it could jeopardize the health of over 20 million residents who rely on medical services in the state. The governor addressed the issue during a joint broadcast with radio journalists, expressing disappointment over the NMA’s decision […]
Former U.S. President Barack Obama expressed disappointment over Donald Trump’s electoral victory, marking a stark shift from his own hopes for the election’s outcome. Obama emphasized the foundational democratic principle of a peaceful transfer of power, implicitly contrasting Trump’s approach after his 2020 loss to Joe Biden, a loss Trump never formally conceded, leading to […]
Three major oil marketers, AYM Shafa Limited, A. A. Rano Limited, and Matrix Petroleum Services Limited—have petitioned the Federal High Court in Abuja to dismiss a suit filed by Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals. The marketers assert that Dangote’s push to dominate petroleum importation would destabilize Nigeria’s oil sector. They argue that a monopoly would […]
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has directed officers and personnel of the Nigeria Police Force to don black bands for a seven-day period in mourning for the late Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja. This directive, conveyed through a statement by Force Public Relations Officer Muyiwa Adejobi on Thursday, serves as a […]
Following a recent hike in meter prices across Nigeria’s electricity distribution companies, many power consumers have condemned the increase as exploitative amidst economic hardship. As announced, the price of a single-phase meter has surged from approximately N117,000 to N149,800—a 28% rise—and took effect on November 5, 2024. The three-phase meter costs have also seen varying […]
President Bola Tinubu has extended his congratulations to Donald Trump on his re-election as the 47th President of the United States. In a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu expressed a keen desire to strengthen the relationship between Nigeria and the US, emphasizing the importance of collaboration to […]
The Federal Ministry of Works has mandated Julius Berger, the contractor in charge of the Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria-Kano Dual Carriageway’s Section One rehabilitation, to vacate the project site. This decision comes after the issuance of a 14-day termination notice on November 4, 2024, definitively ruling out any further negotiations. The ministry attributed the termination to Julius Berger’s […]
