Day: September 8, 2024
FG conducts clearance operation on illegal mining site in Kogi
The Federal Government has conducted a clearance operation at an illegal mining site in the Jaguna community of Yagba East Local Government Area of Kogi.
Solid minerals development minister Dele Alake, in a statement by his media aide, Segun Tomori,…
FG grants UTM Offshore licence for 2.8m tonnes floating LNG facility
The Federal Government has granted UTM Offshore Limited a licence to construct a 2.8 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) Floating Liquefied Natural Gas facility.
The Minister of State, Petroleum Resources (Gas), Mr Ekperipe Ekpo, said this during the is…
EFCC returns vehicles, money to Canadian Police
The EFCC has handed over 53 recovered vehicles and 180, 300 dollars to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) on behalf of the victims of financial crimes in Canada.
Ola Olukoyede, Chairman of the anti-graft agency handed over the recovered assets…
ECOWAS MPs propose laws to boost subregional healthcare, education
A Joint Committee of the ECOWAS Parliament has proposed the adoption of enabling laws that would transform healthcare and education within the subregion.
This is contained in a Draft Report produced at the end of a delocalised meeting of the parliam…
Wike signs MoU with Chinese companies on electricity, water supply
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with two Chinese corporations to improve light and water supply in the territory.
Wike disclosed this in a statement signed by Mr Ant…
Mayoral Cup kicks off at Outapi
The first edition of the Outapi Mayoral Cup officially kicked off at Outapi ‘ s Olufuko Centre in the Omusati region on Saturday . The tournament which attracted 42 teams in the categories of soccer and netball is set to conclude on 10 September 2024…
Mbumba calls on Swapo Party members to work hard for electoral victory
WINDHOEK: Namibian President Nangolo Mbumba urged members of the ruling Swapo Party on Sunday to ensure that the former liberation movement secures victory in the upcoming general elections scheduled for 27 November . Addressing delegates to the 2024 …
Swapo to launch its 2024-2030 elections manifesto next weekend: Shaningwa
WINDHOEK: While the Swapo Party is conducting its electoral college this weekend , the ruling party is also focused on the next most immediate task on its electoral calendar , which is the launch of its 2025 – 2030 election manifesto next weekend . Im…
Praise for SA sports
The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC) has congratulated the Springboks on their 18-12 triumph against the All Blacks.
‘Congratulations Bokke! Mzansi is very proud!’ the department said in social media post on X.
Saturday’s win at the DHL…
Typhoon Yagi leaves 9 killed, 186 injured in northern Vietnam
Since hitting northern Vietnam on Saturday afternoon, Typhoon Yagi has resulted in nine deaths and 186 injuries, according to the country’s Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development on Sunday morning.
The fatalities caused by the typhoon, the mo…