BBNaija housemate, Saga has used a pen to draw Boma. The reality star finished the artwork today and showcased it at the lounge. According to Saga, it took him two hours to complete the masterpiece. Saga said he has been having the feelings of drawing something for weeks now,...
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A 23-year-old student of Auchi Polytechnic has committed suicide. The deceased, a National Diploma (ND) 1 student of Public Administration was found dangling from the ceiling of his room on Friday night. He was said to have left a terse suicide note behind. According to a source who pleaded...
National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has it is partnering with Nigerian Communications Satellite (NIGCOMSAT) to accelerate the process of digital switch over (DSO) in the country. Director-General of the commission, Malam Balarabe Ilelah, made the disclosure in a statement issued by Ekanem Antia, Deputy Director, Public Affairs of NBC, on...
The Founder and Executive Director of WOFAN, Hajia Salamatu Garba, has emerged the winner of Value4her Women Agriprenuer of the Year 2021 (WAYA2021) at the 2021 Africa Green Revolution Forum (AGRF) held in Kenya. Garba said in a statement in Abuja on Saturday that over 2,500 farmers competed from...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has warned Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) to always observe due diligence and desist from all forms of malpractices in foreign exchange (FX) transactions. The apex bank gave the warning in a letter by Ozoemena Nnaji, Director of Trade...
Brazilian football legend Pele remains in intensive care but is making a satisfactory recovery after undergoing surgery for a suspected colon tumor, his doctors said Friday. Pele’s medical team at the Albert Einstein Hospital in Sao Paulo said in a statement that he was “actively conversing and displaying vital...
Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 119th Manchester United goal and first for 12 years to open the scoring against Newcastle on Saturday to get his second spell with the Red Devils off to a flying start. The five-time Ballon d’Or winner tapped home in first-half stoppage time after Newcastle goalkeeper...
The Federal Government says Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) mandate, is not to generate revenue but to act as regulator of maritime safety and security. The Minister of Transportation, Mr Rotimi Amaechi, explained this in a statement by the ministry ‘s Director of Press and Public Relations,...
The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) has said the Dala Inland Dry Port (IDP) will boost trans-sahara trade developments and indeed the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The Head, Public Relations of NSC, Mrs Rakiya Dhikru-Yagboyaju, who made this known in a statement on Saturday, said the Executive Secretary,...
The Kano State Police Command has arrested a couple, for allegedly stealing a day-old baby from Muhammad Abdullahi Wase Teaching Hospital, Kano. The command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Abdullahi Haruna-Kiyawa, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday in Kano. DSP Haruna-Kiyawa said that one Rabiu Muhammad, residing in Gayawa...
Four of the six Palestinian fugitives who broke out of an Israeli high-security prison nearly a week ago have been captured, police said on Saturday. Officers captured two of the inmates after finding them in the northern city of Nazareth late on Friday – reportedly after security forces were...
Abdulhamid Umar, an APC aspirant for the position of Youth Leader in the North-West zone in the forthcoming party’s Extra-ordinary National Convention, has pledged better youths’ inclusion in governance and political activities, if elected. Umar made the pledge on Saturday in Kano at a forum for youths from the...
A political group, Ayombo Movement for Good Governance, has canvased support for former Governor of Osun, Olagunsoye Oyinlola, to be the next national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The group in a statement signed by its President, Prince Ayoade Adewopo, on Saturday in Abuja, described Oyinlola as...
Federation of Agricultural Commodity Association of Nigeria (FACAN) has said Nigeria’s agricultural export stood at N127 billion in the first quarter of 2021. The figure, according to the organisation, represents 128 per cent increase, compared to N55.8 billion in fourth quarter of 2020. Chairman of FACAN, Edo chapter, Mr...
· Challenges stunt growth of e-Health practice in Nigeria despite immense benefits By TOM CHIAHEMEN, Abuja – “When we first introduced electronic medical records (EMR) in the hospital, there was serious resentment by the staff, to the extent there were even attempts to burn down the system.” That was...
The Queen has sent a message to US President Biden marking 20 years since the 11 September attacks, saying her thoughts and prayers were with the victims, survivors and their families. In her message, she also paid tribute to the resilience of the communities who joined together to rebuild....
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has inaugurated a four-man Tax Appeal Commission. The governor charged the members of the commission with promoting a new culture in which taxable persons and entities will comply with the relevant tax laws in the state without hesitation. He gave the charge on Friday,...
The anthology film, ‘Juju Stories’ directed by Nigerian Film Directors, is set for premiere in the UK, at the 65th British Film Institute London film festival, slated from Oct. 6 to 17. Recalled that the film, directed by CJ ‘Fiery’ Obasi, Micheal Omonua and Abba Makama, won the international...
Nigeria mission in Johannesburg, South Africa, has vowed to remain vigilant against all forms of cyber criminal activities, including the fake website for passport applications. Mr Abdukmalik Ahmed, Consul-General of Nigeria to South Africa, stated this in a telephone interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday....
By MARY RONKE, Minna – The Niger State Police Command has said its operatives have rescued the kidnapped district head of Wawa community in Borgu Kingdom, Dr. Mahmud Ahmed Aliyu. Recalled that Dr. Aliyu, was kidnapped by heavily armed gunmen on Sunday at his palace at about 10pm. Confirming...