By THOMAS AKASE, Makurdi – Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom on Wednesday, inspected an ongoing work at the multi million naira newly built Molecular Diagnostic Laboratory located at Epidemiology Unit and is awaiting commissioning. The Governor, who was accompanied by the Deputy Governor, Engr Benson Abounu and some members...
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By Adewale Sam, Ilorin. Politics is widely acknowledged to be nothing more than a game largely played on the field of interest. However, it is part of wisdom that when pushing interests through opinions, there should be an employment of simple logic and fact as that is the only...
A new born baby was on Thursday morning found dead and dumped on the busy Ayobo Road in a Lagos. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the dead baby, whose gender was unknown, was wrapped with flannel and surrounded with dirt. According to a passersby, who pleaded...
The Movement for the Election of Nigeria President of Igbo Extraction has urged South-East residents to collect their Permanent Voters Cards (PVCs) lying fallow in INEC’s state and local government offices. The National Convener of the group, Mr Vincent Ezekwueme, made the appeal in Enugu on Thursday while speaking...
The Lagos State Police Command have arrested no fewer than 16 motorcyclists and passengers on Wednesday in various Local Government Areas of the state. The Police spokesman, SP Benjamin Hundyin, who confirmed this to newsmen, said about 140 motorcycles were also impounded “About 16 riders and passengers were arrested...
Gombe State Governor, Muhammad Inuwa Yahaya is to chair the All Progressives Congress (APC) Budget Committee for its presidential primary special convention while the Minister of Finance, Hajiya Zainab Ahmed will serve as the Committee Co-chair. This is contained in a statement issued by Mr Felix Morka, the party’s...
Gov. Ben Ayade of Cross River says it is the turn of Southern Nigeria to produce the country’s next president in 2023 after the expiration of the eight years of President Muhammadu Buhari in office. According to a statement by Mr Bayo Onanuga, Director, Media and Communication Tinubu Campaign...
By HARUNA AHMED, Gombe – Polaris Bank has donated multi-million naira worth state-of-the-art Hydraulic/Electric Delivery Beds to the Federal Teaching Hospital (FTH), Gombe in Gome State to further its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) interventions in the health sector. Making the presentation on Tuesday at FTH, Gombe, Polaris Bank’s Management...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Kebbi State Governor, Abubakar Bagudu was on Wednesday led by Governor Babagana Umara Zulum on a tour of 3,000-hectare rice farm in Damasak, headquarters of Mobbar Local Government Area.of Borno State. The mega farm is one of Zulum’s ongoing programmes in agriculture. The location...
There were emotional scenes on Wednesday night, June 1 after Ukraine beat Scotland 3-1 in a Qatar 2022 World Cup qualifier despite it being their first match played since Russia began its invasion on February 24. Fans of both countries held up Ukraine flags throughout their national anthem in...
Popular BBNaija star, Pere Egbi, has reacted to the viral reports alleging that he had a romantic relationship and affair with the present First Lady of Kogi State, Rashida Bello. Pere reacted to the viral news via his official Twitter handle on Tuesday, describing the news as “a demonic...
Former Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Farouk Aliyu, on Wednesday said the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has five potential candidates that can defeat the Peoples Democratic Party’s flagbearer in 2023. Atiku Abubakar, Nigeria’s ex-Vice President emerged as the PDP candidate for next year’s general election, after...
One ‘generous’ and ‘caring’ party delegate, Tanko Rossi Sabo, has shared about N7 million to less privileged in Sanga local government area of Kaduna State. The 7m Sabo distributed was part of the money he got from presidential aspirants of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, at last weekend’s convention...
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved N8.3 billion for the purchase of operational vehicles and equipment for the Nigeria Police Force. The Minister of Police Affairs, Alhaji Mohammed Dingyadi, disclosed this on Wednesday while briefing State House correspondents after the FEC meeting presided by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo....
Rep. Chris Azubogu, representing Nnewi North/Nnewi South/Ekwusigo at the National Assembly has emerged the candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) for the 2023 Anambra South senatorial district election. Azubogu polled 116 votes at the primary election held in Awka to defeat Emmanuel Nwachukwu (113 votes), Ben Nwankwo...
An Islamic Cleric, Sheikh Gumi, has called for the establishment of Ministry of Nomadic Affairs to address the grievances of bandits and herders terrorizing the country. Gumi made the call at the Pastoralists and Fulbe Security Conference on Wednesday, in Abuja with the theme “Exploring the contemporary security challenges...
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) received 166 Nigerians stranded in Libya at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos on Wednesday. Acting Coordinator of the Lagos Territorial Office of NEMA, Mr Ibrahim Farinloye, confirmed the development to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos. He represented NEMA...
Following are the results of Match Day 31 fixtures in the ongoing 2021/2022 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL), played on Wednesday: Rangers International 2-1 Wikki Tourists Lobi Stars 3-1 Kwara United Nasarawa United 2-1 Abia Warriors Shooting Stars 1-1 Remo Stars Enyimba International 2-0 Sunshine Stars Gombe United 3-2...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Muhammadu Buhari has commended Pope Francis over the appointment of Bishop Peter Okpaleke of Ekwulobia Diocese, Anambra State, as a Cardinal in the Catholic Church. Bishop Okpaleke becomes the fifth Cardinal from Nigeria. Others before him are Dominic Ekandem, Francis Arinze, Anthony Okogie...
By JOY ADARA, Abuja – The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has stated that it will commence the process of enforcement and recovery of unremitted tax deductions owed by some States and Local Governments in Nigeria. This decision is contained in a Public Notice, signed by its Executive Chairman,...