By Obinna Akukwe I want to commend the Inspector General of Police Mohammed Adamu and the detectives who through the mighty hand of God arrested the killers and rapists of Uwaila, murdered in Redeemed Christian Church of God, Benin City. I have written in the earlier article that it is a disgrace to Christendom and…
Day: September 3, 2020
Brazil Announces Equal Pay for Women, Men National Team Players
The Brazilian Football Federation has announced on Wednesday that the women’s soccer team will receive the same pay as their male counterparts. The federations’ president, Rogerio Caboclo said “Since March of this year, CBF has made an equal value in terms of prizes and daily rates between men’s and women’s football.” “That is, the players…
Lagos to Build 3 New Fire Stations
The Lagos State Government in its efforts to enhance the response time to fire incidents in the state has announced its intention to build 3 new stations in different parts of the metropolis. This was disclosed by the Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Ministry of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Relations, Dr. Jimoh Yusuf during a ceremony…
Buhari Blames Middlemen for Hike in Food Prices
The Federal Government has said it is very mindful of the challenges of high food prices faced by Nigerians. It has attributed this hike to the exploitative behaviour of middlemen who have prioritised profits over availability. In a statement by the Presidency on Thursday, The President stated that the government is already engaging with food…
Nigerians to Pay More for Petrol as FG Increases Fuel Pump Price
Nigerians will have to brace up for an increase in the price of petrol as the Federal Government has adjusted the price of the commodity. This is based on a new pricing template as the Pipeline and Product Marketing Company (PPMC) informed the public that government has raised the pump price of petrol to N151.56…