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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar have commended the Super Falcons’s effort after crashing out of the 2023 Women’s World Cup. Falcons were defeated by England 4-2 on penalties at the Suncorp Stadium, Milton, Australia, on Monday. Desire Oparanozie and Michelle Alozie missed their penalties as Nigeria crashed out after a spirited performance against the Lionesses who went down by a player in the 87th minute. Nigeria qualified for the World Cup round of 16 after finishing second in Group B. Reacting after the match, President Tinubu on his Twitter handle said the efforts made by…
The National Assembly has denied former Governor of Kaduna State, Malam Nasir EL-Rufai confirmation on Monday for his failure to pass security checks. Out of the 48 nominations for ministerial positions that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu sent to the Senate, 45 have been confirmed. Nasir El-Rufai and two other candidates have not passed security checks, according to Senate President Godswill Obot Akpabio. Malam Nasir El-Rufai (Kaduna), Stella Okotete (Delta), and Danladi Umar (Taraba) are those who have not been confirmed.
The immediate past Minister of State for Labour and Employment and a ministerial nominee, Festus Keyamo, SAN, on Monday, apologised to the Senate over his perceived disregard for the ninth Assembly. He also explained that he had in the ninth Senate apologised to both chairman Senate committee on Labour, Employment and Productivity, Senator Godiya Akwashiki and his counterpart in the House of Representatives. Keyamo said, “ I apologise to the Senate. I am sorry, I am sorry and I am sorry.” “Regarding that programme, the account was handled by the World Bank. So, we, the head of the agencies, never…
Arsenal secured the Community Shield after they beat Premier League and FA Cup holders Manchester City 4-1 in a penalty shoot-out at Wembley Stadium on Sunday. City took the lead through Cole Palmer in the 77th minute after the forward cut inside from the right and curled a superb effort past Aaron Ramsdale and inside the far post. Arsenal, however, grabbed a stoppage-time equaliser through Leandro Trossard whose shot was deflected past Ortega by Manuel Akanji to send the game to penalties. An event that saw Arsenal win 4-1 on penalties to claim the first piece of silverware of the…
In a bid to fostering a shared and better future of trade in Nigeria through collaboration with relevant organizations, the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, received a delegation from the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture, led by the President of the Association, Dele Kelvin Oye. Addressing the CGC at the Headquarters of the Service on Tuesday, August 2, 2023, NACCIMA President felicitated with the CGC on his appointment and commended his exceptional steps of leading the Nigeria Customs Service to a better height and significant approach towards regulating trade industries in the country. According…
The Acting Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, on Thursday, 3rd August 2023, paid a courtesy visit to the Ag. Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, at the Force Headquarters, Abuja. The visit sought inter-agencies’ cooperation and collaboration to fast-track sustainable working relationships between the Nigeria Customs Service and Nigeria Police Force to ensure adequate security of lives and properties in the country. Addressing the leadership of the Force, the Ag. CGC Bashir Adewale Adebiyi congratulated the IGP on his appointment by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR and further expressed the commitment of NCS to join forces and fight the…
Nigerian Breweries has announced it will increase the price of beer in August 2023 following the recent hike in the cost of production as a result of the fuel subsidy removal by the federal government. The company management disclosed this in a statement issued at the beginning of the business day on Tuesday. The company, however, noted that the proposed adjustment would be moderate as it became necessary due to the continued rise in the cost of production. This publication understands that Nigerian Breweries has at least 19 high-quality brands, including Heineken, Desperados, Maltina, Life, Amstel Malta, Gulder, Fayrouz, and…
Former President of the United States Of America, Donald Trump has pleaded not guilty to the Four-Count Charges levelled against him. Pointnews247 reports that Trump pleaded not guilty that he knowingly and repeatedly lied while attempting to overturn his defeat in the 2020 presidential election. The four counts include conspiracy to defraud the US, conspiracy to obstruct an official proceeding, obstruction of an official proceeding and conspiracy against the rights of citizens The first count refers to alleged attempts to obstruct the collection, counting and certification of votes. The second and third deal with alleged attempts to obstruct the certification…
The Presidential hopeful and immediate past Acting National President of Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA) in the 2023 NECOM election, Dr. Collins Kayode Farinto has hinted that if voted into power come August 15, 2023, he will make moves for ANLCA to take over the fallow Brawal Terminal (Kirikiri Lighter Terminal) and make it boom again. Farinto gave the assurance on Thursday during his campaign visit to the terminal. He said, “I am just looking at this place being empty with no activities, ANLCA can apply to the necessary authorities and take over this place to make it…
President Bola Tinubu has sent a fresh list of Ministerial nominees to the senate for screening and further confirmation. Among the new list of nominees are former Minister of state for Labour, Festus Keyamo, representing Delta state. Others are Dr. Isiak Salako, Ogun; Lola Ade-John, Lagos; Prof. Tahir Mamman, Adamawa; Uba Maigari Ahmadu, Taraba and son of Late former Governor of Kogi state, Prince Shuaibu Abubakar Audu. more to follow…