U.S. space agency NASA said on Thursday it will not send its rover to the moon after all, citing high costs and launch delays as reasons for the cancellation. The project, dubbed Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover, or VIPER, will be discontinued following a “comprehensive internal review,’’ NASA said at a news conference. The space…
By Adebayo Yusuf Pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere has advocated additional tier of government as regional government rather than abolishing state governments. Afenifere’s advocacy followed the request for a regional government by a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Dr Olisa Agbakoba. The National Publicity Secretary of Afenifere, Comrade Jare Ajayi made this known in an interview with…
The Federal Government has repatriated 190 stranded Nigerians from the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This is contained in a statement signed by Mr Bashir Garga, the National Emergency Management Agency’s (NEMA) zonal director in the North Central, on Tuesday in Abuja. He said that the returnees were received at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja,…
In a bid to bolster the US economy and retain top talent, the Biden administration has announced new steps to speed up employment-based non-immigrant visas for recent US college graduates with job offers. The initiative aims to streamline immigration processes and attract skilled workers to the country. By July 18, the Department of State will release…
The Federal Government has distributed 740 trucks of rice to the 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Abuja. Each state including the FCT is given 20 trucks containing 1,200 bags of 25kg for a truck and the rice is to be distributed to the most vulnerable in the society. The…
President Bola Tinubu is currently presiding over the Federal Executive Council meeting at the Council Chambers of the State House, Abuja; the 14th session since the council’s inauguration last August. Before the meeting commenced, the council observed a minute’s silence in honour of a deceased former member and former Deputy Governor of the Old Sokoto…
By Yetunde Oke The Chief Executive Officer, Royal Entertainment Cruise, Eleyele, Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, Dr. Sanmi Bamidele has called on the government to create an enabling environment for tourism to thrive in the country. Dr. Bamidele, made the call while featuring on Pensioners programme, “Mid-Morning Extra.” According to Dr. Bamidele, an environment devoid…
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) on Monday said crude oil production increased from 1.4mb/d in May 2024 to 1.5mb/d in June 2024. This was contained in its June 2024 Oil Production Status Report that the commission released on its website. The report is a reflection of an unstable oil production as the figures…
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted thundery and rainy weather activities from Monday to Wednesday across the country. NiMet’s weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja forecast morning thunderstorms over parts of Taraba, Adamawa, Zamfara, Kebbi, Katsina, Kano, and Kaduna States. According to the outlook, thunderstorms are expected over parts of Taraba, Kaduna, Yobe,…
The Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Mr Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered an immediate suspension of the July 29 plan to commence the enforcement of the e-Central Motor Registry (e-CMR). The Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said this in a statement on Monday in Abuja. Adejobi said the suspension was to give ample opportunity for…