A former lover of Spain’s ex-monarch Juan Carlos testified under oath on Friday that the head of Spain’s intelligence service had threatened her life. Danish national Corinna zu Sayn-Wittgenstein told a Madrid court via a video link from London that the spymaster threatened her while trying to recover financial...
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Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has commended officers in the Military, Nigeria Police and the Legion for their efforts in ensuring that the country remained peaceful. Sanwo-Olu gave the commendation during the 2021 Armed Forces Remembrance Day parade and Wreath-laying Ceremony at the Remembrance Arcade, Tafawa Balewa Square,...
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted sunny and hazy weather conditions from Saturday to Monday across the country. NiMet’s weather outlook released on Friday in Abuja predicted sunny and hazy conditions over the northern region and North Central cities throughout the forecast period on Saturday. According to the agency,...
The Police Command in Delta has confirmed the shooting of a yet-to-be-identified man by gunmen in Udu, Udu Local Government Area of the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) gathered that the incident happened at Mofor Junction, Udu, at about 1:00 p.m. on Friday. An eyewitness told NAN...
Sen. Bola Tinubu, All Progressives Congress (APC) National Leader, has congratulated Chief Bisi Akande, the former interim National Chairman of the ruling party, on his 82nd birthday anniversary. Tinubu, in a congratulatory message on Friday, described Akande, also a former governor of Osun , as a principled and selfless ...
India and Nepal on Friday agreed to strengthen their bilateral ties through cooperation ranging from political, security and border issues, India’s ministry of foreign affairs said in a statement on Friday. This followed a meeting of the joint commission of the two countries in New Delhi, which was co-chaired...
Gov. Nyesom Wike of Rivers has appealed to Nigerians to continually remember, honour and celebrate Nigeria’s fallen soldiers, war veterans and their families for their extraordinary courage in service. He made the call on Friday during the wreath laying and parade ceremony to mark the 2021 Armed Forces Remembrance...
The bulls maintained leadership position on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) on Friday with the All-Share Index crossing 41,000 mark due to gains by bluechips. Specifically, the index which opened at 40,963.14 improved by 213 points or 0.52 per cent to close at 41,176.14. Also, the market capitalisation inched...
With over 93.2 million cases of the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) and staggering casualty figures globally, the pandemic has indeed reached dreadful proportion, leaving trails of economic woes, even in the most advanced countries. The pandemic has indeed affected every sector of the Nigerian economy including the Telecommunications, Media and...
The Edo Government says it plans to include members of the Nigeria Legion in the state in its security architecture as part of measures to boost security in the state. Gov. Godwin Obaseki disclosed this on Friday in Benin, while fielding questions from newsmen, at a ceremony marking the 2021...
The Nigerian National League (NNL) Management Board says it will strictly enforce the COVID-19 safety protocols during the forthcoming 2020/2021 season. Sen. Obinna Ogba, (PDP-Ebonyi Central) and Chairman of the board made the assertion on Friday in Abakaiki during the NNL Annual General Meeting to discuss modalities for the...
Religious leaders in the country have been urged to sensitise their followers to the dangers posed by corruption for a better society. Dr Abudulmumini Isah of the MacArthur Foundation, gave the charge at a Town Hall meeting of some religious bodies on “Combating Corruption through Interfaith Platforms in Nigeria”,...
The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) says any accredited lawyers found culpable for filing false document in the course of company registration will be liable to two years imprisonment. Registrar-General of the Commission, Alhaji Garba Abubakar, made the declaration in a forum with the Commerce and Industry Correspondents Association of...
The management of The Top10 Magazine has announced plans to unveil a compendium as part of activities to mark the fifth anniversary of the publication. Apart from unveiling of the compendium, another highlight of the event will be awards to some deserving Nigerians who have made outstanding contributions to...
The Nigerian Legion has pledged its support to relevant security agencies in combating insecurity in the country. The Chairman of the legion in Ebonyi, retired Capt. Fidelis Ogodo, made the pledge on Friday in Abakaliki at the 2021 Armed Forces Remembrance Day celebrations in the state. Ogodo said that...
The Kaduna State University (KASU), has promoted 12 lecturers to the rank of Professor and eight others to the rank of Associate Professor. The University also terminated the appointment of Dr Idowu Abbas of the Geography Department, over alleged sexual harassment. The Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic), Prof. Abdullahi Ashafa,...
“He’s a principled, perspective leader, trusted progressive ally,” Asiwaju Tinubu hails Akande at 82
“He’s a principled, perspective leader, trusted progressive ally,” Asiwaju Tinubu hails Akande at 82
By OLA MODUPE, Lagos – Former Lagos governor and All Progressives Congress (APC) National Leader, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has congratulated former Interim Chairman of the party, Chief Bisi Akande for clocking 82, describing him a principled and perspective leader. Tinubu said he would not be where he is at...
Gov. Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has fulfilled his promise of a reward of N10 million to 65 athletes who won medals while representing the state in different competitions. The reward is for athletes who won medals in different sporting competitions since the beginning of Sule’s administration. Othman Bala-Adam,...
About 15 persons have been sent to their early graves in a fatal motor accident involving two buses along the Maiduguri – Damaturu road on Friday.The Borno Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Mr Sanusi Ibrahim, confirmed the development to News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in...
Gov. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State on Friday donated N5 million and 150 bags of 50kg rice to wives of fallen heroes within 82 Division of the Nigerian Army, Enugu. Ugwuanyi also donated N5 million to the 82 Division Nigerian Army Officers’ Wives Association (NAOWA) Chapter Vocational and Skills...