Enugu, Imo governments fine residents over use of solar energy, generators.
The resident was ordered to pay into an FCMB account, 2004261655, that belonged to Paskay Global Ventures. Enugu and Imo governments are issuing fines to residents for using alternative energy sources to power their facilities, citing “environmental unfriendly activities” and…
Super Eagles star Lookman nominated for Ballon d’Or; Messi, Ronaldo, Osimhen miss out.
Lookman bagged a hat-trick as Atalanta won its first-ever European trophy last season. Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman has been nominated for the 2024 men’s Ballon d’Or award. The 26-year-old Atalanta player is the only African player shortlisted alongside 29 other…
Nigeria police will torture, kill me if I surrender – Wanted Briton
The British national declared wanted by the Nigeria Police Force, Andrew Wynne, has said he won’t be turning himself in because he feared for his life in the hands of the police. The police had on Monday declared Wynne and…
LP faction rejects ex-Minister Usman as interim chair.
A factional acting Chairman of the Labour Party (LP), Callistus Uju Okafor, has rejected the appointment of former Minister of Finance, Senator Nenadi Usman as the chairman, caretaker committee of the party. Okafor, in a statement in Abuja, described the…
Petrol Price Hike Will Worsen Workers’ Poverty, Says TUC
The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has kicked against the latest increase in the pump price of petroleum, warning that it would worsen poverty among workers. The union made its position known in a statement on Wednesday. TUC President,…
Ugandan Athlete Cheptegei Dies After Being Set On Fire By Boyfriend.
Ugandan Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei died in Kenya on Thursday, four days after being set on fire by her boyfriend, medics and Ugandan athletics officials said. It was the latest horrific incident of gender-based violence in the East African country, where…
FG declares emergency at Onne Port over arms importation, others.
The Federal Government has declared a state of emergency at the Onne Port in Rivers State following the repeated incidents of importation of dangerous cargo, including arms and ammunition through the port. To this effect the government said it is…
CDA News updates you need to know Thursday morning.
Good morning dear esteemed readers! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers: 1. The expectation that queues at filling stations would dissipate after the sudden hike in petrol prices on Tuesday was dashed on Wednesday. Across major cities such as…