Prof. Nick Ezeh, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for Enugu West Senatorial District, has described the district as the least developed in the country. Ezeh made the remark on Tuesday, when he unveiled his manifesto before newsmen in Enugu. He said that he would rely on his knowledge...
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A helicopter carrying pilgrims to Kedarnath in India’s Himalayan region crashed on Tuesday, killing all six on board, a police official said. Two pilots and four pilgrims died in the crash in the northern state of Uttarakhand, its police chief, Ashok Kumar, told Reuters by telephone, adding that a...
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike of Rivers on Tuesday, expressed support for the second term bid of Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Sanwo-Olu is seeking a second tenure on the platform of the All Progressives Congress. Wike made the announcement...
Abdulrasheed Maina, former Chairman, defunct Pension Reform Task Team (PRTT), says he is suffering from a life-threatening disease and he needs urgent medical attention Maina told Justice Inyang Ekwo of a Federal High Court (FHC), Abuja in an ex-parte motion filed by his lawyer, Israel Obaniyi. The motion, marked:...
The Liquified Petroleum Gas Retailers (LPGAR) says the shutting down of the Nigeria Liquefied and Natural Gas (NLNG) processing plant may lead to increase in cooking gas price. Mr Umudu Michael, National Chairman, LPGAR, branch of Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG), told the News Agency...
A dry cleaner, Ameachi Aneke on Tuesday told an FCT high court, Maitama that the police and correction centre inmates tortured him into admitting that he defiled a minor. Aneke, 34, is dragged for defiling a minor. The defendant told the court through his counsel, Mr Anayo Ilo, that...
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says the use of Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) and Result Viewing (IReV) portal for accreditation and transmission of election results, has come to stay in Nigeria. INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu said this at the opening of a training for 82 master...
The unending flood across Bayelsa has continued to wreak havoc as it had washed up several corpses at Azikoro Government Cemetery in Yenagoa, raising health concerns from the offensive odour in the neighbourhoods. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the flood, which has displaced hundreds of thousands...
By GRACE AUDU (Health Correspondent) – More than 3000 scientists and health experts from 115 countries urge the world to fully fund eradication strategy following resurgence of disease Global leaders have confirmed US$ 2.6 billion in funding toward the Global Polio Eradication Initiative’s (GPEI) 2022-2026 Strategy to end polio. The amount...
….Directs SGF, ministers to start preparing transition documents By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday in Abuja warned Ministers, Permanent Secretaries and Heads of Government Agencies not to abandon the business of governance for electioneering, saying ”any infraction will be viewed seriously.” The President issued the...
By OLA MUDOPE, Lagos – Ethiopian Airlines and Boeing [NYSE: BA] on Tuesday celebrated the 10th anniversary of the first 787 Dreamliner delivery to the African carrier. Over the past decade, Ethiopian airlines have utilized the outstanding capabilities of the 787 to sustainably grow its long-haul network across the...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum has ordered the integration of vocational skills in over 2,775 Quranic or Almajiri Tsangaya schools/centres widely known in the northern part of Nigeria as Almajiri schools and 451 Islamiyyah schools across the state. Governor Zulum gave the order on...
The National Assembly has urged the remaining 25 States Houses of Assembly, who are yet to pass the constitution amendment bills to do so in the interest of Nigerians. Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, the Chairman, National Assembly Joint Committee on Constitution Review and Deputy Senate, said this at a news...
Workers of Sheraton Hotel Abuja, on Tuesday embarked on a peaceful protest within the hotel premises over nonpayment of severance package. The aggrieved workers, under the auspices of the National Union of Hotels, Personal Services Workers (NUHPSA), told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that it would be unfair...
The draw for the additional second preliminary round of the 2022/2023 CAF Confederation Cup took place on Tuesday in Cairo, with the two Nigerian clubsides drawing north African opposition. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Rivers United and Plateau United had lost to north African opponents in...
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has cautioned political parties and their supporters against violence, saying it could further complicate the security situation in the country. Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, the Chairman, INEC said this at the Training of Master Trainers on Election Technology for the 2023 General Election on...
Belgian goalkeeper, Thibaut Courtois came seventh in the Ballon d’Or rankings on Monday, but the ranking still drew frustration at how the trophy for the world’s best player is awarded. Courtois was named man of the match in last season’s UEFA Champions League final. That was after his brilliant...
By BARBARA KALU, Awka – Unknown gunmen have abducted a priest of Onitsha Catholic Archdiocese, Rev. Fr. Joseph Igweagu, in Anambra State. Igweagu, Parish Priest of St. Joseph Parish, Abata Nsugbe, Anambra East LGA was kidnapped on Wednesday, Oct. 12 on his way home after a vigil Mass at...
First let me pay glowing tribute and commendation to the National President of PENGASSAN and his executives for organizing this event and their constructive roles in ensuring industrial peace and harmony in the Nigerian oil and gas industry, especially at a time when the industry is challenged by global...
Managing Director of Citadel Oracle Concepts Limited, Benjamin Joseph, has tongue-lashed the Chairman, Zinox Group, Leo Stan Ekeh, for falsely denying his involvement in a N170.3 million contract fraud. Mr Ekeh had in reports widely publicised in the media last week, denied that he, his wife, Chioma, and nine...