The Bauchi State Government on Friday says the 2,500 housing units project has reached 98 per cent completion stage and would soon be delivered. Commissioner for Housing and Environment, Alhaji Hamisu Shira, stated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), on Friday in Bauchi. Alhaji...
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The Independent Electpral Commssione (INEC) has advised youths and women to form a political party to impact their relevance in the political space. The INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Kwara, Malam Garba Madami, gave the advice on Friday when he received officials of a group, Conscientious Youth Empowerment...
The Police Service Commission has deferred its decision in the case involving the suspended former Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari over his alleged connection with the suspected fraudster, Abbas Ramon commonly called Hushpupp Mr Ikechukwu Ani, the Head of Press and Public Relations of the Commission disclosed this...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – The FCT Police Command has relaxed the restriction of movement as earlier announced for the Area Council Election schedule to take place on the 12th February, 2022. The FCT Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Josephine Adeh, disclosed this in a statement issued to newsmen...
One of the aggrieved governorship aspirants in the All Progressives Congress (APC) Jan. 27 primary in Ekiti State, Sen. Opeyemi Bamidele, has sheathed his sword. He said on Friday in a statement he issued in Ado-Ekiti that he was no longer interested in dragging the party or individuals to...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – Star Alliance has been named Airline Alliance of the Year at the Air Transport Awards for the fourth consecutive time. The Air Transport Awards recognise excellence and innovation in various categories of the global aviation sector. A panel of aviation industry experts selected Star...
Mr Olutokun Toriola, Chief Executive Officer, MTN Nigeria, has urged Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to use the data presented to them through telecommunication companies and financial systems to access capital. Toriola, gave the advice on Friday at the Sparkle’s webinar for SMEs with the theme: ’’Simplifying Support for...
Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures in Nigeria has insisted on the restructuring of Nigeria and community policing in the on-going amendment to the 1999 Constitution. Chairman of the Conference and Speaker, Bauchi State House of Assembly, Abubakar Suleiman, stated this in Abuja on Friday. He was addressing at...
President Muhammadu Buhari has said that Nigeria will support efforts to bring peaceful resolution and reconciliation on the Korean peninsula. The President gave the assurance on Friday when he joined world leaders virtually to attend the opening of World Summit 2022, themed: ”Reconciliation and Peace in the Korean Peninsula,...
Southern Youths For Sustainable Development (SYFSD) has lauded Arewa Movement For Actionable Change (AMFAC), for backing Gov. Emmanuel Udom of Akwa Ibom, as a candidate for the 2023 Presidential election. Mr Edward Emosa, the spokesperson for the group in a statement on Friday in Abuja, said that the move...
United State Department has urged its citizens in Ukraine to leave the country immediately amid alleged threats of Russian military action. “Do not travel to Ukraine due to the increased threats of Russian military action and COVID-19 and those in Ukraine should depart now via commercial or private means....
The Nigerian anthem was beautifully composed. The composer must have been a great thinker. In the lyrics of the anthem, he has consciously drawn the attention of citizens of Nigeria to patriotism. A part of the first stanza summarises it all. It heralds; “to serve our fatherland with love...
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) says it has commenced the digitisation of old transmission substations in its network. TCN’s General Manager Public Affairs, Mrs Ndidi Mbah, disclosed this in a statement in Abuja on Friday. According to Mbah, the digitisation project is aimed at improving the automation system...
The Supreme Court has declared as unlawful and unconstitutional, Executive Order 10 (EO10) on the funding of State Judiciary and Legislature. In a split decision on Friday, a majority of the court’s seven-member panel agreed that the President exceeded his constitutional powers in issuing the EO10. Six of the...
Availability of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, is improving in Lagos State, after days of scarcity of the product, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), reports. A NAN correspondent who monitored some petroleum products retail outlets on Friday in Ikeja, Abule-Egba, Iyana-Ipaja and Oshodi areas of...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum on Thursday led Borno’s delegation to the Yobe State Government Education Appeal Fund Raising, held in Abuja. The event which was chaired by Ambassador Babagana Kingibe, was co-hosted by Governor Mai Mala Buni and the Senate President, Senator Ahmad...
Senator Chimaroke Nnamani (PPD-Enugu) has said that Gov. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi brought him back to political limelight in the state after 15 years as governor. Nnamani, who represents Enugu East Senatorial District, stated this during the PDP campaign in Nkanu West for Feb. 23 2022 Local Government Elections in the...
By JOY ADARA, Abuja – To increase voluntary tax compliance, the management of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has introduced “Self-Service Stations” where taxpayers can file tax returns, pay taxes, apply for and validate Tax Clearance Certificates among other services, by themselves on online platforms located in FIRS...
The President, Cocoa Farmers Association of Nigeria (CFAN), Mr Adeola Adegoke, has disclosed that Nigeria loses N60 billion annually to non-collection of Living Income Differential(LID). The money is meant to support small holder farmers. Adegoke disclosed this on Thursday in Abuja on the sideline of a workshop which was...
In recognition of the giant strides and efforts by Junior Achievement Worldwide – the parent body of Junior Achievement Nigeria and other Junior Achievement across 119 countries – in equipping young people to solve societal issues, whilst building an entrepreneurship mindset, Junior Achievement World Wide –– has been nominated...