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It was a light truck or lorry converted for passenger use and a practical way for people to get around since it is not restricted to certain bus stops and stops wherever there are passengers. It made it easier for office workers to go to the office or home during rush hours. Market women also loved bolekajas since they helped them carry heavy loads for a price. How were the bolekajas like? They have a row of seats along each side and down the middle, allowing passengers to sit facing each other. The roof is covered with tarpaulin, and the…
Afrobeats star, Tiwa Savage opens up on receiving more romantic advances from women than men. The singer made this known in a recent interview she had with Beat99.9FM. Tiwa Savage. During the interview, the host informed her that she’s the crush to a lot of women who look up to her with admiration. Tiwa Savage acknowledged this and took a step further to reveal that she’s actually been hit on by some women. According to her, a lot more women have hit on her than the men have. “A lot more women hit on me than men, I don’t know…
This initiative aims to reduce airport transportation fares while promoting cleaner fuel alternatives. During the signing ceremony, Michael Oluwagbemi, Programme Director and Chief Executive of the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGI), revealed that once the conversion is fully implemented, passengers could expect a 30 per cent discount on shuttle fares. “The airport taxi operators have about 800 fleet of vehicles, and we have agreed that once we hit 50 per cent conversion, which is about 400 vehicles, a 30 per cent discount will be implemented immediately,” he explained. The discount will vary based on the distance travelled. A red…
Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, announced on Tuesday that electricity will be restored to Northern Nigeria within the next three days, following recent power outages impacting the region. Adelabu made this disclosure while addressing senators’ concerns over the power disruptions and frequent grid collapses affecting northern areas. The outage, reported on October 22 by the Transmission Company of Nigeria, resulted from the tripping of the 330-kilovolt (kV) Ugwaji-Apir transmission lines, affecting the North-East, North-West, and parts of North-Central Nigeria. The Executive Director of the Independent System Operator, Nafisatu Ali, explained that the Shiroro-Kaduna transmission line, a critical supply line for…
President Bola Tinubu’s recent appointment of Professor Nentawe Yilwatda as Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation has stirred a positive response, especially from the Coalition of Lawyers for Truth and Justice (CLTJ), which commended Tinubu for making what they called a “thoughtful choice.” Source link
On Tuesday, U.S. President Joe Biden had a phone conversation with Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. This was disclosed by Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, during a briefing to State House correspondents. Tuggar stated that the call, which took place around 4 p.m. Nigerian time, lasted about 30 minutes. According to the minister, the discussion between Tinubu and Biden focused on the recent release of Tigran Gambaryan, Binance’s Head of Financial Crime Compliance. President Bola Tinubu Tuggar said Tinubu also appreciated Biden for the partnership and collaboration in numerous areas with regard to security in Africa and…
A coalition of over 100 civil society organisations (CSOs) has called for immediate action against Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) and its Group Chief Executive Officer, Mallam Mele Kyari, over the prolonged inactivity at the Warri Refinery. Source link
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has cleared the air on rumours surrounding Jadon Sancho’s absence in the club’s last two games. Sancho has been an important addition for the Blues since joining on loan from Manchester United, Maresca himself confirmed. However, rumours started swirling after the England international went from starting Chelsea games earlier in the season, to missing their last two against Panathinaikos and Newcastle United. However, in a press conference on Tuesday, ahead of the West Londoners clash against Newcastle in the FA Cup, Maresca put to rest any doubt about the player. Maresca clears doubts on Jadon Sancho…
Asari Dokubo, a prominent chieftain from the Niger Delta and former President of Ijaw Youth Worldwide, has issued a stark warning to President Bola Tinubu and Minister Nyesom Wike regarding any attempts to remove Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara from office. Source link
The Minister of Police Affairs, Ibrahim Gaidam, has highlighted the importance of information and intelligence sharing among security agencies. He expressed concern, however, over the lack of information exchange between these agencies in Nigeria. Speaking on Tuesday at a workshop designed to promote inter-agency collaboration among law enforcement bodies, Gaidam noted that he observed this issue upon assuming office in May 2023. Ibrahim Gaidam The minister emphasized the need to enhance collaboration and communication among security agencies to more effectively address insecurity in the country. Gaidam said, “On assumption of Office in August 2023, I observed that there was no…