A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Wednesday, directed commencement of contempt proceedings against the Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, following allegations that he flouted earlier court order. Justice Donatus Okorowo gave the directive after counsel for the plaintiff, Abdulhakeem Mustapha, SAN, informed the court about the development. Mustapha said...
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The National Legal Adviser of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Prof. Bem Angwe, has lamented that most politicians have taken advantage of the hunger and poverty in the country to exploit Nigerians leaving them without hope. Angwe disclosed this during the inauguration of the State Executive Committee of...
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) says it is engaging pay television company, MultiChoice Nigeria, for clarity of the subscription fee increase announcement. Mr Babatunde Irukera, the Executive Vice Chairman of FCCPC, said this while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Wednesday....
The Senate has passed a motion seeking to appeal the judgment of the Federal High Court, Umuahia, on Section 84(12) of the Electoral Act 2022. The Senate, in the motion, seeks to follow appropriate channel and appeal the judgment for the Appeal Court to set aside the Umuahia judgment....
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved N92.1 billion for the construction of a second runway at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Council’s approval came barely 24 hours after the inauguration of the new terminal building at the Murtala...
The All Progressives Congress (APC) says it will not be distracted by agents of destabilisation using the media to cause crisis in the party. Gov. Mai Mala Buni of Yobe and Chairman, APC Caretaker Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC) said this in a statement by his Director General, Press...
By OLA MUDOPE, Lagos – Goods worth millions of naira have been destroyed in an early morning fire outbreak on Wednesday which razed some shops at the popular Apongbon Under Bridge Market in Lagos. The cause of the fire outbreak is still unknown but the National Emergency Management Agency...
By JOY ADARA, Abuja – The revenue mobilization of Nigeria and Niger Republic can be improved if the revenue authorities of both countries work together to deepen their relationship, share tax information and engage in mutual administrative assistance. Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), , Muhammad...
Former Governor of Kaduna State, Senator Ahmed Makarfi has argued that because of divisions we currently have across the country, whoever becomes the next President of Nigeria should have the spirit of forming a Government of National Unity. Makarfi, who made the call in Lagos on Tuesday at the...
By By SAM ADZEGEH, Makurdi – Following up on his momentous outings in his Jechira countryside, Professor Terhemba Shija, star aspirant of the Benue APC continued his impressive round of consultations with the party’s leadership in the State during which he formally informed them of his intention to contest...
There is nothing, so far, in the race for the national chair of the governing All Progressives Congress (APC), that is as significant in form, content and context as the open endorsement of Senator George Akume for the plum party position by the governor of Borno State, Professor Babagana...
At least 7,000 Boko Haram/ Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), terrorists have surrendered to the Nigerian Army in the past one week. Maj.- Gen. Christopher Musa, Theartre Commander, Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) in the North East Joint Operation made this known in an interview with the News Agency...
Manchester United FC midfielder, Paul Pogba said his World Cup winner’s medal was among the items stolen during a recent burglary at his home. The France international spoke last week of his family’s “worst nightmare” after his house was broken into while his children were asleep in their bedroom....
By EDDY OCHIGBO, Kaduna – Residents of Zamfara State have commended Governor Bello Matawalle for successfully hosting the 36th edition of Sheik Ibrahim Nyass Maulud celebration without any security infringement. The celebration which took place at a time when the state is facing security challenges, made it difficult to...
By STEPHEN EZENDIARU –After taking an analytical look of all the contestants for the exalted position of chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the forth coming national convention of the party, it is quite easy to come to some conclusions. First, that Senator Mohammed Sani Musa is...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – First Lady of Nigeria, Dr. Aisha Buhari has commended the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) for launching the ‘Rays of Hope’ initiative to increase access to radiotherapy for cancer patients in low to middle-income countries that have the highest cancer rates and lowest rates...
Give it to President Muhammadu Buhari, his passion for a diversified Nigerian economy is peerless. His imprints in agriculture are both telling and compelling. Now, he has an ally in Mohammed Bello-Koko, the helmsman at the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA). Bello-Koko was on May 6, 2021 appointed the acting...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, alongside Senator Kashim Shettima, Borno’s First Lady, Dr. Falmata Zulum, and other National Assembly members topped the state’s high profile delegation at the fifth anniversary of the North-East Children’s Trust, (NECT) Learning Centre, initiated by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo....
The liver is one of the most vital organs of the body. It plays a crucial role in numerous physiological processes including digestion, metabolism and blood detoxification. Liver fitness is something that we often overlook when we have to compromise with our lifestyle and food habits.Since the liver plays...
The Minister of Women Affairs, Mrs Pauline Tallen, says Nigerian government has gone tough on sexual offenders by convicting 110 offenders. Tallen told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in New York that the federal government is committed to the implementation of the Sex Offender Register to protect girls...