Delta Government said the incident at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba, on Thursday, was an accident caused by the misalignment of the crane by its operator and not the case of use of substandard building materials. The State Commissioner for Information, Mr Charles Aniagwu, who spoke at the venue...
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FIFA’s Senegalese Secretary General, Fatma Samoura has revealed Senegal will use witch doctors to cure Sadio Mane’s injury in a bid to race him to the World Cup in Qatar. Mane, who was expected to miss the World Cup, is now set to be included in Senegal’s squad for the World Cup despite suffering...
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) on Thursday confirmed 11 persons dead and seven others seriously injured in an accident involving a petroleum-laden tanker and others. Corp Commander Stephen Dawulung, Kogi FRSC Sector Commander, made the confirmation in a telephone interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja ,- The, Chairman of The All Progressives Congress(APC), Senator Abdullahi Adamu has expressed optimism that Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, will win the 2023 presidential election. Senator Adamu gave the assurance in a statement issued by Bayo Onanuga,Director, Media and Publicity APC 2023 Presidential Campaign Council (PCC)...
The Presidency has welcomed the humanitarian assistance from the King Salman Humanitarian and Relief Centre for the offer of treatment to a poor Nigerian family who birthed a set of conjoined twins. A statement by the President’s spokesman, Malam Garba Shehu, on Thursday in Abuja, commended the humanitarian gesture...
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Team Nigeria on their spectacular performance in winning the Silver Medal at the African Continental Archery Championship, holding in Pretoria, South Africa. Rotimi Williams, Olatayo Olasehinde and Damilola Sholademi, who represented Nigeria in the men’s 50m compound bow, won silver, coming second behind South...
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha, has inaugurated four new projects at the State House Clinic, Abuja, on Thursday. The clinic will soon be inaugurated by President Muhammadu Buhari. The projects included a biosafety Level 2 Molecular Laboratory, certified by the Nigeria Centre for...
The Association of General and Private Medical Practitioners of Nigeria (ANPMP) wants Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State to intervene in the issue of quacks and proliferation in medical profession in the state. Dr Oluwakayode Oyelabi, the ANPMP Chairman, Ogun State Chapter, made the appeal at a news conference...
The Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) Presidential Campaign Council said it was compiling evidence to lodge formal complaint to security agencies on recent attacks on the party’s campaigns in Kaduna and Borno states. The council’s Director, Strategic Communications, Mr Dele Momodu, told newsmen on Thursday in Abuja, that the party...
UN Deputy Secretary- General, Nigeria’s Amina Mohammed says the growth of terrorism is a major threat to international peace and security currently felt most keenly in Africa. Mohammed said this on Thursday while briefing the Security Council at the UN headquarters on behalf of the Secretary-General António Guterres. “Terrorists...
Alhaji Aminu Jaji, Director Contact and Mobilisation Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Tinubu-Shettima 2023 Presidential Campaign Council (PCC), North-West region, says the region is indebted to Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, the party’s presidential candidate. He said this on Thursday in Abuja at the inauguration of the committee, adding...
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Thursday cautioned the people of Ebiraland against political thuggery and violence in the forthcoming 2023 general elections. Dr Hale Longpet, Kogi Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), sounded the warning during a courtesy visit to the Ohinoyi of Ebira land, Alhaji Ado Ibrahim, in...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – The lawmaker representing Borno South Senatorial District,, Senator Ali Ndume has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to source for bank loans to pay the outstanding 8 months salaries of the Academic Staff Union of University (ASUU). He also advised the federal government to constitute a...
By ARMSTRONG ALLAHMAGANI, Bauchi — The Police in Bauchi have arrested a 25-year old man for allegedly kidnapping and killing a five-year child, the State Command has said. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, Ahmed Wakil, a Superintendent of Police, disclosed this in a media statement made available to journalists...
The Federal Government says it will not allow any social media platform to plunge Nigeria into crisis. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, said this on Thursday in Abuja at the third edition of the “President Muhammadu Buhari’s Administration (PMB) Scorecard 2015-2023” programme. The News Agency...
The High Court of the Federal Capital Territory has set aside the contempt proceedings and all the orders of conviction for contempt against the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Abdulrasheed Bawa. Justice Chizoba Oji set aside the proceedings on Thursday after hearing an application brought by...
Peter Obi, presidential candidate of Labour Party (LP), has promised to revive dead and ailing industries in Nigeria toward turning round the economy. Obi made the promise in Aba on Thursday at the launch of the state governorship electioneering campaign for 2023 general election. “When I came today, I...
Gov. Bello Matawalle of Zamfara has offered to allow the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to search the property it alleged to have discovered “humongous amount of money for laundering through cash payment of salaries.” Matawalle made the offer on Thursday in a statement issued In Gusau by...
Inspector General of Police Usman Baba says security agencies have successfully restored confidence and hope among residents of Abuja and its environs following earlier notice of terror threats issued by some embassies in the country. Baba stated this when he addressed State House correspondents during the weekly ministerial briefing...
The Police Commands in Oyo and Ogun States have beefed up security on Lagos-Ibadan expressway following resurgence of criminal activities along the route. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that there have been recurring reports of kidnapping and other security challenges along the 131 kilometre road. The Spokesman...