A group, under the aegis of National Transformation Movement, has called on Sen. Godswill Akpabio, to contest the office of the president, in the forthcoming 2023 general elections. The group said that having gone through the six geopolitical zones of the country, Akpabio, a former governor of Akwa Ibom,...
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By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – Beyond the spiritual upliftment of individuals and communities, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has urged religious leaders to use faith to promote peace, ensure prosperity for the people as well as development of society. Prof. Osinbajo stated this on Saturday evening when he received on...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Muhammadu Buhari has rejoiced with the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) on the occasion of its 70th anniversary, which also coincides with the 70th annual council meeting being hosted in Abuja, Nigeria from March 14 to 18. “As a proud founding member of...
Popular Nigerian superstar, Davido, has refused to back down on politics as he re-affirmed his passion despite advice from fans. The singer often something to say about politics, especially one that involves his uncle who is running for a governorship seat in Osun State. A publication on Twitter had pointed...
By BENJAMIN ORISEMEKE, Abuja – Banks in Nigeria have stepped up measures to ration foreign currency sales to its customers, using their naira debit cards for overseas withdrawals to beef up Nigeria’s dwindling forex inflow. Nigeria’s largest DMB by market size, Zenith Bank Plc, has announced a review of...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a preacher and the General Overseer of Christ Living Hope Church, Rev. Ugochukwu Emmanuel, for carrying 54 sticks of drugs. NDLEA spokesman, Femi Babafemi, said in the statement.on Sunday that the suspect was...
By BENJAMIN ORISEMEKE, Abuja – The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has attributed the recent low cumulative power generation nationwide to several factors which include poor gas supply, fault in generating units of generating companies as well as scheduled and unscheduled maintenance. These are some of the major challenges...
By BENJAMIN ORISEMEKE, Abuja – The Federal Government has revealed that $20 billion has so far been invested in the free zone across the country in the last 30 years. The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Otunba Adebayo made the disclosure at the inauguration of the Lagos office...
Some Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) passengers along the Ikeja/Oshodi corridor in Lagos State on Sunday, appealed to the Lagos State Government to boost security on the buses for improved safety of commuters. Some of the passengers , who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) appealed to the...
Many residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have continued to count their losses following the power blackouts in most parts of the Territory. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that while some parts of the Territory are supplied power for some hours, some areas have not even...
A former Russian Minister, Andrei Kozyrev, has disclosed what may likely happen to President Vladimir Putin for ordering an invasion of Ukraine. Kozyrev disclosed that Putin could be ousted by an internal Kremlin coup. He stressed that some key figures in the Kremlin may be plotting Putin’s downfall due...
The Queens of the Niger Delta, a Non Governmental organisation (NGO) has honoured the Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr Godwin Emefiele, with an award- Giant Stride Award. Mr Gideon Whites, the Manager of the NGO, presented the award at a ceremony in Abuja, saying that Emefiele...
There are strong indications that the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, may be plotting to save a former Commander of the Police Intelligence Response Team, Abba Kyari, from facing criminal prosecution for alleged money laundering. Weeks after directing the police to probe him...
Mr Emmanuel Macham, a youth activist and chieftain of the PDP in Plateau, has attributed the success of the party in the Jos North/Bassa Federal Constituency by-election to reconciliatory efforts by Sen Iyorchia Ayu, the national chairman. Macham, in a statement on Sunday in Jos, said that Ayu’s visit...
Heavily armed bandits have reportedly kidnapped at least 75 people in Kekun Waje district of Bungudu LGA of Zamfara State. In a raid on the community over a month ago, more than 60 people were abducted in a similar attack. Those abducted in that incident are still in captivity,...
Mr Jake Epelle, Founder of the Albino Foundation, has appealed to Nigerians and Africans to stop killing people living with albinism for ritual proposes. Epelle made the appeal when he featured on the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Forum special interview programme on Sunday in Abuja. He said “when...
By Alexis Praise – In our society today, there’s this mentality that success is for those within the age bracket of (25years — 40yeaers). Meaning if you are not within that age bracket, you are not required to be successful and if you are within the age bracket and...
The Minister of Education, Malam Adamu Adamu, has assured that the Federal Government will continue to invest hugely in education to boost the quality of teaching and learning in the country. Adamu made the pledge in a message he sent to the 33rd convocation ceremony of the Federal College...
Mr Jake Epelle, the Chief Executive Officer of the Albino Foundation, says he will remain grateful to President Muhammadu Buhari for the amended Electoral Act 2022 for including people living with disabilities. He gave the commendation on Sunday in Abuja, when he featured on the News Agency of Nigeria...