The Administration of Criminal Justice Monitoring Committee has commenced the training of magistrates and law enforcement agents on ease of accessing information on detainees in various correctional centres. Executive Secretary of the committee, Sulayman Dawudu said during the training on Tuesday in Kaduna that the aim was to enable...
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The Presidential Candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Mr Dumebi Kachikwu, has applauded the Federal High Court decision removing the erstwhile Chairman of the party Ralph Nwosu and his management. Kachikwu said this in a statement by the Media Office of his campaign organisation in Abuja on Tuesday....
The German Government on Tuesday commenced the official repatriation of 1,130 looted Benin bronzes to Nigeria. At a historic repatriation ceremony held in Abuja, German Minister of Foreign Affairs, Annalena Baerbock symbolically handed over 22 of the 1,130 looted artefacts to his Nigeria counterpart, Mr Geoffrey Onyeama and the...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – The United Kingdom (UK) partnering Palladium in facilitating the first of its kind, ‘ Lafiya Project in Nigeria’, has engaged media practitioners to create awareness and sensitization on on ethical health financing for health and social service initiatives. The Borno State Focal Person of...
The saying – If wishes are horses, beggars would ride applies fittingly to James Oloruntosin Molehin at this time. His greatest wish today is to have his life back again and live a normal life. For that to happen, he needs you, kind hearted Nigerians and other well meaning...
No fewer than 213 bodies, comprising that of terrorists and their collaborators have been recovered days after intense exchanges of gunfire between Nigerian troops and terrorists in some Zamfara communities, PRNigeria gathered The military also lost 10 personnel while some civilians were killed when bandits fled toward the communities....
No previous administration has delivered more physical projects in the power sector than the President Muhammadu Buhari administration. Making this observation, the Buhari Media Organisation (BMO) said this is against the background of revelations that the administration completed a total of 105 power transformer projects between 2015 and 2022....
The Minister of Sports and Youth Development, Sunday Dare, says there is no plan by the Federal Government to make the mandatory one year NYSC programme optional. He said this during the14th edition of the President Muhammadu Buhari (PMB)’s Administration Scorecard Series (2015-2023) on Tuesday in Abuja. He said...
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has seized more than N450 billion worth of drugs and cash between January 2021 and October 2022. NDLEA Chairman, retired Brig.-Gen. Buba Marwa made the declaration on Tuesday in Abuja at the NDLEA’s end-of-year awards, commendation and decorations of promoted officers. He...
Mrs Uju Ken-Ohanenye, Vice-Chairman, All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) says Asiwaju Bola Tinubu will ensure a sense of belonging for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) if elected as president in 2023. She gave the assurance when she spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday...
Air transport plays a key role in economic development and in supporting long -term growth. It facilitates a country’s integration into the global economy, provides direct benefits for users and has wider economic benefits through its impact on productivity and growth. To maximise the potential in aviation, President Muhammadu...
The Director-General of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), Mr Aliyu Aziz said its national database has hit over 93.5 million National Identity Number (NIN)/ enrollments. He made the disclosure at a one-day Roundtable meeting organised by Identify for Development (ID4D) on Tuesday in Abuja. The News Agency of...
By MBAFAN ADE, Abuja – The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), has rolled out some major dates for its activities in 2023. Head, Media & Information of the Board, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, who made this known in a statement on Tuesday, the dates for the various activities were...
The Minister of Sports and Youth Development, Sunday Dare, says the ministry is working in collaboration with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to re-engineer and rebuild the country`s football league. He said this during the14th edition of the President Muhammadu Buhari (PMB)’s Administration Scorecard Series (2015-2023) on Tuesday in...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Damaturu – Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni has ordered for the immediate release of a 16-year old boy detained by the police for allegedly insulting him on social media. Governor Buni gave the order in a statement issued by his Director-General of Press and Media...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – Department of State Services (DSS) has called on Nigerians to avoid being used to undermine the service in its lawful investigations. Public Relations Officer of DSS, Dr Peter Afunanya, who made the call in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja, said those who wished...
Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court, on Tuesday removed the Chief Ralph Nwosu led leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The court also nullified all actions taken by executives from the Aug. 21, 2022 till date. The Court in its ruling affirmed the leadership of Sen....
The House of Representatives has again given two days ultimatum, for the Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr Godwin Emefiele, to appear before it, to explain the new policy of cash withdrawal limit. The House gave the ultimatum in Abuja on Tuesday, while reading a letter by...
By TARGBA SHAAGGEE, Abuja – Confederation of African Athletics (CAA) Region II President, Engr.Ibrahim Shehu Gusau, has congratulated Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan for emerging Africa’s 2022 Best Female Athlete of the Year. Gusau, also congratulated winners in the Male Athlete, Coach and Technical Official of the Year categories. Gusau, in...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday in Abuja eulogized contributions of the digital economy in driving growth, creating employment and generating revenue for the country, saying auctioning of the 5G spectrum alone generated $547 million, further fueling options for funding development. President Buhari, accompanied by...