Some tourism stakeholders have called on African leaders to put measures in place in boosting seamless travels across the West African region. The stakeholders spoke during the launch of Destination West Africa Project (DWAP) in Lagos on Friday. DWAP focuses on improving intra-Africa travel as well as tourism and...
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The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC LTD.) has completed the acquisition of OVH Energy Marketing Limited (OVHEM) downstream assets under an Accelerated Network Expansion (ANEX) Initiative. Unveiling the acquisition on Saturday in Abuja, Sen. Margery Okadigbo, NNPC Ltd Board Chairman, said it would strengthen the downstream business portfolio...
Thousands of Labour Party (LP) supporters known as “Obidients” on Saturday shut down Asaba, the Delta capital, during a rally to drum support for its 2023 Presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi. The rally, tagged, “One million-man march for Peter Obi,” took Asaba by storm as the supporters marched down...
By MARY RONKE, Ilorin – The Kwara Fire Service has recovered two corpses after a vehicle plunged into a river at Akerebiata area in Ilorin. The Head of Media and Publicity of the service, Mr Hassan Adekunle, made this known in a statement on Saturday in Ilorin. Mr. Adekunle...
Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi has said that there will be no hiding place for criminals in the state. Governor Umahi said this on the occasion to mark Nigeria’s 62nd independence anniversary and 26th anniversary of the creation of Ebonyi. He revealed that those behind the killings in the...
Presidential flag bearer of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) for the 2023 general elections, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar says his party stands a good chance of winning. “The PDP stands the chance to win the presidential election being one of the oldest political parties in the country,’’ Abubakar told newsmen...
Archbishop Daniel Okoh, President, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), and Co-chairman, Nigeria Interreligious Council, says Nigeria will be great if the citizens remain steadfast and prayerful in pursuing the Nigeria project. “Though we are still facing challenges, let us not give up,” Okoh said in his message to mark...
Some Nigerians from different parts of the United Kingdom (UK), gathered in London on Saturday to celebrate Nigeria’s 62nd Independence Anniversary. The celebration also saw the crowd march in support of Mr Peter Obi, the Labour Party Presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections. A statement issued by Ms...
As the nation attains 62 years of self-rule, the citizens have expressed divergent opinions regarding President Muhammad Buhari’s agricultural policy, with some commending steps taken so far to ensure the country’s food security. Those who assessed the Federal Government’s agricultural policy told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – The Theater Commander, Joint Task Force (JTF) Operation Hadin Kai, Major General Chris G. Musa has decorated officers and soldiers of the theater command who have distinguished themselves in their assigned responsibilities in the forefront of counter insurgency in the north east operations. Maj....
The Labour Party (LP) popular social crusader, Mr Charles Oputa (Charly Boy) and other activists on Saturday, led a five million solidarity march for the LP Presidential Candidate, Mr Peter Obi and his running mate, Sen. Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that all supporters...
Dignitaries including President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday gathered at the Eagle Square in Abuja for the 62nd Independence Day Anniversary parade. In attendance include the wife of the President, Aisha Buhari; former President Goodluck Jonathan; Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo and his wife, Dolapo; Secretary to the Government of the Federation,...
The International Monetary Fund (IMF)’s Executive Board has approved a new emergency financing instrument for countries suffering from acute food insecurity. Ms Kristalina Georgieva, the Managing Director, IMF announced this in a statement obtained from the IMF website NAN) in Abuja on Saturday. “I am very pleased to announce...
FirstBank of Nigeria, says it is joining the rest of the world to celebrate 2022 Customer Service Week, pledging continued support for individuals, businesses to impact the economy. Mrs Folake Ani-Mumuney, Group Head, Marketing and Corporate Communications, FirstBank, said in a statement in Lagos on Saturday that the event...
Shots rang out in Burkina Faso’s capital on Saturday and heavily armed security forces drove through the centre in a convoy, a day after President Paul-Henri Damiba was ousted in the second coup the West African country has seen this year. It was not immediately clear what was happening...
Students Union Government (SUG) of the Nasarawa State University, Keffi (NSUK) has urged students to heed to the resumption call of the management of the institution and return on Tuesday. Mr Naajim Gbefwi, President of institution’s SUG, disclosed the position of the union at a news conference in Keffi...
Labour Party Support Movement (LPSM) said on Saturday in Abuja that it would use its vast network to mobilise voters towards Peter Obi’s success in the 2023 presidential election. Inaugurating the group, Mr Chuks Ezurike, its Director- General, expressed the commitment of the group to bringing the Labour Party...
Security was beefed up at Eagle Square, in the Three Arms Zone of Abuja for the 62nd Independence Military Parade. A News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Police patrol vans, manned by armed policemen, were stationed at strategic locations around the Eagles Square while stop and search was...
Dumebi Kachikwu, Presidential Candidate of the African Democratic Congress(ADC), has lauded Nigeria’s fallen heroes who lost their lives while defending the integrity of the nation. Kachikwu said this in a statement on Saturday in Abuja to commemorate Nigeria’s 62nd Independence Anniversary. According to him, to mark this day, two...
Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi has congratulated President Muhammadu Buhari and Nigerians on the occasion of the nation’s 62nd Independence Day anniversary celebration. Umahi made the felicitation in a goodwill message he sent to the President and made available to newsmen in Abakaliki on Saturday by Mr Chooks Oko,...