The Federal High Court in Jos on Friday affirmed the candidacy of Dr Patrick Dakum as the governorship candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in Plateau. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that the party had been in crisis following the emergence of two governorship candidates – Yohanna...
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The People Democratic Party’s (PDP) Presidential Campaign Council on Friday in Abuja urged President Muhammadu Buhari to intervene in the attacks on its campaign rallies. It also urged the president to intervene in the destruction of its campaign billboards, especially in states not being ruled by the party. The...
The Ajayi Crowther University (ACU), Oyo Town, on Friday explained that it honoured Gov. Nyesom Wike of Rivers; Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State and Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State for their high distinctions and uncommon accomplishments. The institution made the explanation at the 14th Convocation Ceremony of...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – For the third time in less than three months, President Muhammadu Buhari has presented a national award to Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum. In the latest award yesterday (Thursday) at the Eagle Square in Abuja, Zulum was named Governor of the Year,...
Favorites Brazil have crashed out of the World Cup after losing 4-2 on penalties to Croatia. Neymar’s goal on the stroke of half time in extra time had seemingly sent the Selecao on to the semfinals in Qatar but Bruno Petkovic converted with his side’s first shot on target...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Defence Headquarters has said the military and other security agencies are not under pressure from desperate politicians to compromise the 2023 general elections. The Director of Defence Information, Major General Jimmy Akpor, who disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday, also debunked...
The Labour Party on Friday relieved the acting National Publicity Secretary, Mr Abayomi Arabambi of his duty while the Ogun chapter executives were also sacked for alleged anti-party activities. Mr Umar Farouk, National Secretary of the party, while addressing newsmen in Abuja said the decision was reached at the...
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has inaugurated a Servicom Centre at its Plateau command Headquaters in Jos. Speaking at the event on Friday, Mr Isah Idris, the Comptroller-General of the Service, said that Plateau command became first to launch its centre in the country. Idris noted that servicom initiative...
The Body of Benchers (BOB) has faulted the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA)’s use of social media platform in forwarding sensitive official documents meant for in-house communication among members of the body. The body stated this in a statement by its Secretary, Daniel Tela, issued in Abuja to explained its...
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Friday offered explanation to Senate Committee on Banking, Insurance and other Financial Institutions on need for the cashless policy, limiting cash withdrawal for individuals at N100,000 and Corporate Bodies N500,000 per week. The policy, as explained by Deputy Governor of CBN on...
The Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and Chairman, Bankers Committee, Mr Godwin Emefiele, has said that the committee could no longer delay in resolving the structural issues inhibiting non-oil export receipts. Emefiele said this at the opening of the 13th Annual Bankers’ Committee retreat, on Friday in Lagos,...
Stakeholders in the education sector have been urged to take collective responsibility to rid the country of bad habits of wanting to cut corners during examinations. The Registrar, National Examination Council (NECO), Prof. Ibrahim Wushishi, made the appeal at a One-Day Sensitisation Workshop on Examination Malpractice in Abuja on...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed shock over the reported kidnapping of five newborn babies in Anambra State, directing that the rising crime rate in the areas be reduced without any delay. President Buhari stated this in a statement issued by his spokesman, Malam Garba...
By CALLISTUS OFFOR, Abuja – The Nigerian judiciary has been urged to ensure transparency and rule of law in the administration of justice in preparatory of the 2023 general elections. The Convener of Democracy Watch of Nigeria, Dr. Nwambu Gabriel made the call during a press briefing on Friday...
The Oyo State Anti-Corruption Agency (OYACA), says it is determined to end corruption in the state to enable it witness rapid development. The OYACA Chairman, Retired Justice Eni Esan, gave the assurance at a news conference to mark International Anti-Corruption Day in Ibadan on Friday. The News Agency of...
The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD), on Friday, unveiled an Election “War Room” for tackling disinformation, misinformation and the activities of bad actors ahead of the 2023 general elections. CDD Director, Idayat Hassan, stated this in a statement made available to newsmen in Abuja. Hassan said that Africa’s...
Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed has said that his administration would soon begin to sign the death sentence verdicts in the state. The governor stated this while signing the Violence Against Persons and a bill for the establishment of the Bauchi state penal code, 2022, into law in Bauchi...
Police on Friday reported that five people were killed and more than 40 injured after a cooking gas cylinder exploded in at a wedding gathering. Police official, Anil Kayal said the explosion occurred in a village in Rajasthan when the guests at the wedding were gathering for lunch. Kayal...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Basic Education and Services, Prof. Julius Ihonvbere has accused school authorities in the country of conniving with Examination officers to help candidates cheat in examination. Ihonvbere who disclosed this at a National Sensitisation workshop on Examination Malpractice in Nigeria...
Nothing can be so mockingly debasing than going out for a political campaign only to be welcomed by a scanty crowd in a metropolitan city like Lagos. The PDP candidate, Atiku Abubakar, was in Lagos this week and what he saw was not only palpably discomforting, it also revealed...