Raymond Emamezi Okoro also known as Ray’Em has released an eight-track album titled: “Albedo”, the album includes his previously released singles, “New Life” and “Jason”. The singer, while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Saturday said “Albedo” is his third project as an upcoming...
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The All Progressives Congress (APC) 2023 Presidential Campaign Council has said that the list of members of the council being circulated on social media and published by some online news platforms is unofficial. Mr Bayo Onanuga, Director of Media and Publicity of the council said in a statement on...
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has said that flood affected 225 communities following heavy and prolong downpour across 31 local government areas of Kano and Jigawa States from July to date. Dr Nuradeen Abdullahi, NEMA Territorial Coordinator, Kano/Jigawa Territorial Office, made the disclosure in a statement in Kano...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – All is now set for Gwagwa Concession Limited to mobilize to site following the successful completion of the payment of compensation for crops and economic trees to the Alkali family, the last batch of beneficiaries in the phase 1 of the payment exercise. This...
With only about six months to next year’s General Elections in the country, three dominant issues have continued to engage the attention and concerns of many Nigerians. These are: the worsening security situation in the country, the economy and, the controversial Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket of the ruling All-Progressives Congress...
Thomas Tuchel has been given a one-match suspension and fined £35,000 ($41,000) after the Chelsea manager was sent off following his furious clash with Tottenham boss Antonio Conte, the Football Association (FA) said on Friday. Tuchel’s touchline ban has been suspended temporarily, pending the full written reasons for the...
The Rwandan woman whose arrest for indecent dressing received international attention has been sentenced to 2 years in prison. Mugabekazi Lilliane, 24, was arrested & charged with public indecency after wearing a revealing dress to a concert by popular French musician Tayc in Kigali on August 9, 2022. Following...
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has arrested an illegal developer for acquiring, building, selling of lands and property that contravened the land act at Katampe extension, Abuja. The Coordinator, Abuja Metropolitan Management Council (AMMC), Mr Umar Shuaibu, said this at a news conference on Friday in Abuja. Shuaibu...
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has vowed to sustain the demolition of illegal structures, markets and shanties built on the encroached rail corridor in Gwarinpa. Mr Ikharo Attah, Senior Special Assistant on Monitoring, Inspection and Enforcement to the FCT Minister, stated this after clean up exercise at Gwarinpa,...
President Muhammadu Buhari says the stability of Chad Republic and all neighboring countries, is in Nigeria’s interest. The president made this position known while receiving a Special Envoy from the Transitional President of Chad, Gen. Mahamat Idris Derby in the State House, Abuja, on Friday. The Nigerian leader, who...
Mr Yakubu Lawal, Nasarawa State Commissioner of Information, Culture and Tourism that was abducted by gunmen has regained freedom. DSP Ramhan Nansel, Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), in the state confirmed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Lafia. NAN recalls that the Commissioner was...
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the deployment and re-deployment of nine Permanent Secretaries in the Federal Civil Service. Mr Mohammed Ahmed, Deputy Director Communications, office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HOCSF), made this known in a circular issued on Friday in Abuja. According to...
The Nigeria Under-21 Men’s Volleyball Team on Friday defeated Libya 3-2 in the quarter-finals to qualify for the semi-finals of the 2022 African U-21 Men’s Volleyball Championship in Tunis, Tunisia. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Nigerian team laboured to beat Libya 3-2 (25-20, 18-25, 25-20,...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Muhammadu Buhari is set to honour the victorious Team Nigeria athletes in the just concluded Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, at the Aso Rock Villa. The Director of Press, Ministry of Youth and Sports Development (MYSD), Mohammed Manga disclosed this in a statement issued...
The Anambra State Ministry of Health has threatened to mete out severe sanctions to state-owned general hospitals performing below standard. The leader of the ministry’s task force, Mrs Obiageli Uchegbu, issued the threat during the ongoing inspection of general hospitals in the state. Uchegbu said that the ministry set...
Manchester United have reached an agreement with LaLiga champions Real Madrid for the transfer of defensive midfielder Casemiro, the Premier League club said on Friday. United said that the transfer is subject to the agreement of personal terms, British visa requirements and a medical. Reuters understands that the 30-year-old...
The People’s Republic of China and the Federal Government of Nigeria have signed a letter of intent to improve the health sector of both countries, share knowledge and expertise. The agreement is to also ensure best medical practices. Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Cui Jianchun, and Nigeria’s Minister of Health,...
The Chairman, Kwara Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM), Mallam Bello Abubakar, has said that the recent BluePrint Governor of the Year 2022 Award given to Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq was a testimony of his unprecedented transformation in the state. The TESCOM chairman made this known in a statement issued by his...
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says it has begun nationwide crackdown on producers of unapproved sex enhancing drugs in the country. The Director-General of the agency, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, made this known at a news conference on Friday in Abuja. She said that...
BY ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto – The Center for People’s Health, Peace and Progress (3ps) with support from the Strengthening Civic Advocacy and Local Engagement and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID-SCALE) and the Center for Social Justice (CSJ) has organized a one day workshop on improving the...