As Nigeria marks its 61st Independence Day anniversary, former Military Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar, has said the country has attained a milestone that deserves to be celebrated. General Abubakar asked Nigerians to remain hopeful and firm, noting that the country must remain united despite its numerous challenges....
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The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Honourable Femi Gbajabiamila, has called on Nigerians to be more united for the common purpose of building a country that meets the best expectations of all Nigerians. Citing the well-known aphorism, “United We Stand and Divided We Fall”, Gbajabiamila in a statement,...
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has called for more investments in Africa, stressing that the continent is in dire need of funding to develop critical sectors. He made the comment on Wednesday during the Africa-Dubai Business Investment Summit organised by the Africa World Business Centre (AWBC) and Leaders Without Borders....
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has postponed the official launch of its digital currency, the E-naira. According to the CBN spokesperson, Mr Osita Nwanisobi, the decision to postpone the unveiling of the E-naira, scheduled for October the 1st, was made to avoid any distractions from the country’s 61st...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – Governor Mai Mala Buni, Chairman All Progressives Congress (APC) Caretaker and Extra-ordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC), has said Nigeria’s 61st years of Independence provides a strong source of unity and strength. Governor Buni said that though the country had its challenges, it remained a...
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment towards advancing airports facilities to enhance safety and efficient carriage of the passengers. Managing Director, Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Capt. Rabiu Yadudu, made this known at a ceremony in honour of best performing staff, retired managers, on Thursday in Abuja....
The Nigeria Labour Congress(NLC) has called on Nigerians to resume their match to greatness as the country marks its 61 years of Independence. NLC President, Mr Ayuba Wabba, made the call in a statement on the commemoration of Nigeria’s 61st Independence anniversary on Thursday in Abuja. ‘He said there...
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has said there is no directive yet banning travellers without proof of vaccination from traveling both local and international flights. Mr Sam Adurogboye, the General Manager, Public Relations of the authority said this in a statement in Lagos on Thursday. According to him,...
The All Progressives Congress(APC), Oyo State Chapter, says President Muhammadu Buhari is gradually revamping the promising prospect of Nigeria. This is contained in a statement, signed by the APC Publicity Secretary, Dr AbdulAzeez Olatunde, and made available to newsmen on Thursday in Ibadan. Olatunde said that the country was...
The High Court in Rwanda has sentenced a woman to 15 years in prison after finding her guilty of criticising the way the 1994 genocide is commemorated, calling for a protest and spreading a rumour that the president had died. Yvonne Idamange denied the charges. She was arrested in...
Dom Alexandre José Maria dos Santos, Mozambique’s first black priest and later its first cardinal, has died at the age of 103. He was one of the most highly respected religious figures in the country and played a key role in talks that led to peace in 1992 ending...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Governor Babagana Umara Zulum on behalf of President Muhammadu Buhari, has laid the foundation stone for construction of 50 Megawatts Emergency Power Plant, being funded by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, in Maiduguri. The gas plant was approved by President Buhari as part...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – As part of activities marking the 61st Independence Anniversary of the country, President Muhammadu Buhari will broadcast to the nation on Friday, October 1, 2021 at 7am. The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, disclosed this in a statement...
Super Eagles technical adviser, Gernot Rohr has invited team captain Ahmed Musa, deputy captain William Ekong and 21 others for the 2022 FIFA World Cup double qualifying matches against the Central African Republic in Lagos and Douala next week. The Day 3 encounter will take place at the Teslim...
There is tension in Ajalli, Orumba North Local Government Area of Anambra State after armed men attacked a police station, with some police officers feared killed. The building was also set ablaze and some persons most likely suspects in police custody are feared trapped in the building. More to...
The next national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will emerge from the northern region of the country, the party’s National Zoning Committee has announced. This decision was contained in a communique issued on Thursday following the meetings of the committee held in Enugu and Abuja. “The decision...
A former deputy speaker in Malawi on Thursday shot himself in the head inside parliament, where he had gone for a meeting, parliament said. Clement Chiwaya, who was 50, killed himself inside the parliament building, where he had gone to discuss vehicle benefits entitled to him when he left...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Group Managing Director of NNPC, Mallam Mele Kyari has joined the Governor of Borno State, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum to perform the Groundbreaking Ceremony of the Maiduguri & Environs Emergency Power Project (MEPP). The ceremony will officially mark the commencement of the construction of...