… Lt Col Abdulfatai also led troops in the recovery of Kawuri and Bama Communities Despite court judgements and interventions of the national assembly, the Nigerian Army has adamantly refused to reinstate Lt Colonel Mohammed Abdulfatai who led troops in the elimination of over 200 Boko Haram terrorists in...
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The Court of Appeal sitting in Port Harcourt has dismissed an application challenging the suspension of Mr Uche Secondus from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). A panel of three justices led by Justice Haruna Tsammani struck out the suit on Tuesday during its sitting in the Rivers State capital....
The Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, has banned Roland Ogbebor, a former Omuada (Head of Servants) to his Royal Majesty. He has been accused of impersonation and other “sacrilegious acts.” The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Ogbebor’s ban was announced on Tuesday through a prepared statement by...
TotalEnergies Nigeria on Tuesday announced the commencement of the third edition of its Startupper of the Year Challenge, designed to support young entrepreneurs in Nigeria and the African continent. Mrs Olubunmi Popoola-Mordi, Executive General Manager, TotalEnergies Country Services, made the announcement during a virtual news conference in Lagos. Popoola-Mordi...
Sudan’s top general defended the military’s seizure of power, saying he had ousted the government to avoid civil war, while protesters returned to the streets on Tuesday to demonstrate against the takeover after a day of deadly clashes. Speaking at his first news conference since he announced Monday’s takeover,...
By HARUNA AHMED, Gusau – About 1,000 Litres of Automotive Gas Oil (diesel) heading to a location suspected to be bandits’ camp have been intercepted by military troops from the 207 Quick Response Group of Nigerian Airforce Base Gusau, the Zamfara State’s capital. Special Adviser to the State Governor...
Three suspected bandit informants have been killed by an angry mob at Zangon Aya community in Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The victims are one Abdullahi Mohammed Gobirawa, his wife Binta Abdullahi and his son Hassan Abdullahi. The State Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel...
By GRACE ETIM, Uyo – The coach of Cofine Football Club of Uyo in Akwa Ibom, Remi Amadi, has been slammed with a global ban of two years from all football-related activities. Ademola Olajire, the Director of Communications at Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), in a statement on Tuesday said...
By TENEBE ANTHONIA, Lagos – Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) is set to host the Vice President, Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, GCON, at the inaugural Nigerian Capital Market Conference on Tuesday, 30 November 2021. Themed “The Future Ready Capital Market: Innovating for Nigeria’s Sustainable...
International investigators have arrested 150 people in an operation against crime on the so-called “Darknet” online marketplace, Europol said on Tuesday. The European police authority (Europol) announced in The Hague, that more than 26 million euros (30.2 million dollars) was seized. It said, “A total of 234 kilograms of...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – All qualified teachers in primary schools across Borno State will soon begin to enjoy N30,000 minimum wage, as against current situation in which some number of teachers receive as low as N11,000 due to activities of ghost teachers, Governor Babagana Umara Zulum has said....
ARMSTRONG ALLAHMAGANI, Bauchi – The Police in Bauchi State have arrested a 70-year old man, Alhaji Umaru Daura, over allegations of raping a seven-year old daughter of his neighbour. This was disclosed by the Police Public Relations Officer, Zone 12 Headquarters, Bauchi, Thomas Goni, a Superintendent of Police, in...
Introduction On Monday, 25th October 2021, President Muhammadu Buhari launched Nigeria’s new digital currency tagged the eNaira. The launch was initially scheduled to coincide with the country’s 61st independence anniversary on 1st October but had to be postponed for indistinct reasons. The money we hold is comprised of two...
The Federal Government has commenced emergency repair of critical portions hindering smooth movement of motorists on Ibadan-Ife-Ilesa Expressway. Mr Kayode Ibrahim, the Oyo State Controller of Works, Federal Ministry of Works and Housing, made this known to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Ibadan. According to...
The UN warned on Tuesday of severe humanitarian problems in central Somalia after 100,000 people were displaced by fighting between pro-government forces and Sufi militants. Fighters loyal to Ahlu Sunna Wal Jamaa (ASWJ) occupied the strategic town of Guricel earlier this month, before being driven out last week by...
The National Assembly will ensure that the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Scheme is kept afloat and well-rooted. Rep. Yemi Adaramod, Chairman, House Committee on Youth and Sports, made this known on Tuesday during a two-day symposium on the Imperatives of an the NYSC Trust Fund. The symposium is...
The Abubakar Atiku Town-to-Town Movement, a political youths group has called for free and fair conduct of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) national convention slated for Oct. 31. Alhaji Abba Freedom, the National Chairman of the movement, made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria...
A construction industry expert, Mr Temitope Runsewe has commended the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for its proposed N15 trillion Infrastructure Fund, saying it was key to job creation and economic growth. Speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Tuesday, Runsewe said that the opportunity...