The House of Representatives expressed dissatisfaction over failure of the Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), Sonny Echono, to appear for an investigative hearing to defend the activities of the agency. The Chairman, House Committee on Federal Character, Rep Idris Wase, did not hide his...
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By OLA MUDOPE, Osogbo – Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has received an award of excellence from the Nigeria Education Loans Fund (NELFUND) for propelling achievement of first position by Osun state in the nationwide enrolment of beneficiary states by NELFUND. Presenting the award to the Osun State...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – The Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) has received a significant boost from the European Union (EU) in terms of logistics support items, aimed at enhancing its operational efficiency and capabilities. The Chief Military Public Information Officer, MNJTF, Ndjamena, Chad, Lt.-Col. Abubakar Abdullahi, disclosed this...
President Bola Tinubu has expressed strong support for Nigeria’s bid for re-election into the FIFA Council. The FIFA Council is the principal decision-making organ of the organization in the intervals of the FIFA Congress. The Council comprises 37 members elected by the FIFA Congress for a...
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has urged the management of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) to avoid debt traps for students in the operation of the scheme. Adeleke said this when the NELFUND management, led by its Managing Director, Mr Akintunde Sawyer, paid a courtesy visit to his...
The domestic bourse on Tuesday maintained a downward trend for the fourth consecutive session, causing investors to lose N114 billion. Selloffs in Guaranty Trust Holding Company (GTCO), Zenith Bank, FBN Holdings, Access Corporation, Ikeja Hotel, May & Baker, and RT Briscoe, among other declining equities, drove the...
President Bola Tinubu has said the entertainment industry deserves more attention and recognition as it rekindles history and equips the younger generation with the knowledge of past events. The President, who spoke at a stage production held in honour of his late mother, Hajiya Abibatu Mogaji, said...
Defending champions, Argentina reached the Copa America final after goals from Julian Alvarez and Lionel Messi gave them a 2-0 win over Canada in Tuesday’s semi-final in New Jersey. Argentina will face either Uruguay or Colombia in Sunday’s final in Florida, a match that could represent the last...
French fans felt a familiar feeling of gloom on Tuesday while watching their team fall to a 2-1 semi-final defeat by Spain and exit Euro 2024. It was indeed another disappointing performance at a tournament where they arrived as one of the favourites. Led by a clutch of...
Spanish teenager, Lamine Yamal on Tuesday sought to play down excitement over his wonder goal against France. Yamal, however, said reaching the European Championship final was a dream come true for him – and his mother too. Sixteen-year-old Yamal eclipsed Brazilian great Pele to become the youngest player...
The Nigerian Defence Academy(NDA), on Tuesday honoured and unveiled the monument of the first female Maj.-Gen. in the Nigerian Army, late Maj.-Gen. Aderonke Kale. The commandant of NDA, Maj.-Gen. John Ochai, in his welcome address said the academy would continue to accord priority to gender equality. The News...
Inefficiency in front of goal cost France at the European Championship, team head coach Didier Deschamps said after Tuesday’s 1-2 loss to Spain saw them go out at the semi-finals stage. France scored four goals in six matches at the tournament and Randal Kolo Muani’s early effort in...
An Assistant Manager with Zenith Bank Plc, Mrs Ifeoma Ogbonnaya, has narrated how Mr Godwin Emefiele, the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), moved funds to his wife, Mrs Margaret Emefiele. Ogbonnaya told an Ikeja Special Offences Court on Tuesday how Emefiele used the bank...
Access Holdings Plc on Tuesday encouraged its shareholders to participate in the group’s rights issue offer, aiming to strengthen its bond with them. Mr Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, Chairman of Access Holdings, stated this at the group’s “Facts Behind The Rights Issue” presentation to the capital market community at...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo has said his administration saved the state government over 20 billion naira by recovering and refurbishing almost to brand new status in physical condition and mechanical performance of about 200 tractors deployed for the 2024 wet season...
National Assembly pledges speedy passage of digital economy and e-Governance bill The National Assembly has expressed its commitment to speedily pass the National Digital Economy and e-Governance Bill to revolutionalise the economy. The Chairman, Senate Committee on ICT and Cybersecurity, Sen. Shuaib Salisu, made the commitment on Tuesday at...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Prof Babagana Zulum, has approved the appointment of Mallam Aminu Muhammad Chamalwa as the Director General of Borno State Mining Agency (BOSMA). The Commissioner, Ministry of Information and Internal Security, Borno State, Prof. Usman Tar, announced the governor’s appointment in a...
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) on Tuesday urged Edo people to sustain their freedom by voting the current leadership of the state come Sept. 21. The Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Chris Nehikhare said this at a news conference on Tuesday in Benin. Nehikhare stated that the PDP...
Kenyan President William Ruto on Tuesday announced that a national multispectral forum will hold July 15, to address issues raised by the country’s youth that sparked protests across the country. Ruto said the proposed six-day forum will deliberate on issues including employment, tax policies, national debt, representation and...
The House of Representatives has called for sanction against Mr Nyesom Wike, the Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and six Area Council Chairmen over insubordination and disregard for the House. Rep. Ikonne Ifeanyi, a member of the House Committee on FCT Area Council and Ancillary, made the...