Author: David Great

Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has expressed her heartfelt condolences to the families of children who lost their lives in a tragic stampede during a children’s funfair in Ibadan, Oyo State. She also wished those hospitalised swift recovery. In a statement released on Thursday, December 19, 2024, the First Lady said, “I condole with the Governor of Oyo State, His Excellency Seyi Makinde, and the people of Oyo State on the tragedy that occurred on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, where the lives of many children were lost in a stampede.” Tinubu further sympathised with the families and loved ones of…

…Consumers can purchase additional litres on credit In a significant move to ease the financial burden on Nigerians during the festive season, Dangote Refinery has announced a reduction in the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) to N899.50 per litre. This development was revealed in a statement by Anthony Chiejina, the Group Chief Branding and Communications Officer of Dangote Group. The refinery, renowned as Africa’s first privately-owned oil refinery, had previously reduced the price of PMS to N970 per litre on November 24. The new price cut is aimed at reducing transportation costs and bringing relief to Nigerians during the…

Agidigbo FM, a popular radio station in Ibadan, Oyo State, has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic incident that occurred during the children’s funfair organized by the WINGS Foundation at Islamic High School, Bashorun, Ibadan. In an official statement by Olayinka Abdul Wahab, the station’s Director of Programmes on December 18, 2024, the station clarified its involvement in the event while offering heartfelt condolences to the families of those affected. Abdul Wahab stated, “The management of Agidigbo FM received the news of the tragedy with great shock and wholeheartedly commiserates with the families involved.” Contrary to reports circulating online, Agidigbo…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the reconstitution of the executive management teams for 12 River Basin Development Authorities (RBDAs) under the Federal Ministry of Water Resources. In a statement released by the Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the appointments are aimed at strengthening the efficiency of these organizations to improve water resource management, agricultural productivity, and irrigation across the country. The Ogun-Osun River Basin Development Authority, which covers Lagos, Oyo, Ogun, and Osun states, will be led by Hon. Odebunmi Olusegun as Chairman and Engr. Dr. Adedeji Ashiru as Managing Director. Key positions include Ayo Oyalowo…

Organisers of a children’s funfair where many were feared dead following a stampede on Wednesday, at the Islamic High School, Basorun, Ibadan, Oyo State capital, have been arrested. The state governor, Seyi Makinde, confirmed that the organisers are in custody as investigations continue to determine the cause of the stampede. He made this known in a statement he shared on his official X handle on Wednesday. Makinde said measures have been taken to prevent further death while sympathising with the victims and their families. The governor wrote, “Earlier today, an incident occurred in Islamic High School Basorun, the venue of…

Poland’s government on Wednesday adopted a bill that would allow it to temporarily limit asylum rights, as it seeks to halt irregular migrant arrivals from neighbouring Belarus. EU states along the bloc’s eastern edge have accused Russia and its ally Belarus of pushing thousands of migrants over their borders in recent years as part of a campaign to destabilise Europe. Last week, the European Union said that member states bordering Russia and Belarus could limit the right of asylum for migrants in the event of their “weaponisation” by Moscow and Minsk. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said the right…

The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has alerted the public to the sales and distribution of counterfeit Paludex tablets and suspensions across Nigeria. In a statement on its X handle on Wednesday, NAFDAC said that the Paludex Artemether/Lumefantrine tablets (80mg/480mg), were manufactured by Impact Pharmaceutical Ltd, No. 33A/33B Standard Industrial Layout Emene- Enugu State. It said that the counterfeit drugs were being marketed by MD Life Sciences Ltd, Emene Industrial Layout also in Enugu State. The statement disclosed that NAFDAC also found a Paludex (Artemether/Lumefantrine) dry powder for oral suspension (180mg/1080mg) for paediatric use in…

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has called for an immediate investigation into the death sentence that was handed to a man for stealing a fowl. Adeleke, who assured residents of Osun State that the staggering judgment was receiving utmost attention, noted that his office was working “to grant prerogative of mercy to the young man.” Although the Osun governor refrained from deriding the judgment of the verdict, the tone of his response to the court verdict appeared to be one of disbelief. In a terse statement on social media, Adeleke wrote, “I have received the report of a case…

Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford appears set to leave the club after claiming he is “ready for a new challenge.” Rashford was controversially dropped from the squad that faced rivals Manchester City on Sunday fueling speculation over his future. In a wide-ranging interview published on Tuesday, he told Henry Winter that “personally, I think I’m ready for a new challenge and the next steps.” “When I leave it’s going to be ‘no hard feelings’,” he said. “You’re not going to have any negative comments from me about Manchester United. That’s me as a person. “If I know that a situation…

The Department of Development Control, Federal Capital Territory Administration, FCTA, has demolished unauthorised parks at Apo Zone E, Gudu District, Abuja. The Department also demolished an illegal development on a green area in the district. The director of the department, Mr Mukhtar Galadima, said during the exercise in Abuja on Tuesday, that the structure was built without the government’s approval. Galadima, who was at the scene alongside officials of the Department of Parks and Recreation, said that the action of the developer was a gross violation of the Abuja Master Plan. He explained that the parks were demolished for extending…