The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, says the FCT Administration has begun the procurement processes for drones to boost the security architecture of the territory. Wike disclosed this when the Consul-General of the Embassy of Hungary in Nigeria, Mr Endre Deri, visited him...
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The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Osun Command, has arrested a fake doctor, Oladiti Saheed, after delivering a pregnant woman of baby which led to her death. NSCDC accused Saheed, 32, of parading himself as a medical doctor without the required qualifications for the past six...
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) on Thursday said it has reached an advanced stage in the processing of entry visa for the 2024 intending pilgrims to Saudi Arabia. The Executive Chairman, NAHCON, Malam Jalal Arabi, said this at the Maiden Stakeholders Summit on Nigeria’s Hajj and...
A Federal High Court, Abuja has authorised the issuance of notices of contempt proceeding against the Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, over alleged failure to obey an order of the court. The notices (Forms 49), requiring Cardoso to show cause why order of committal...
A fire and safety expert, Mr Jumade Adejola, on Thursday advised the public against putting three fire agents – fuel, oxygen and heat – together to avoid fire outbreak anywhere. Adejola gave the advice, while presenting a paper titled, “Need for Fire Protection in Homes and Offices”, at...
C The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Thursday, presented two witnesses in the trial of Binance Holdings Ltd and its two executives before a Federal High Court, Abuja. EFCC’s lawyer, Ekele Iheanacho, informed Justice Emeka Nwite upon resumed trial in the money laundering trial. The News Agency...
The Minister of Steel Development, Mr Shuaib Abubakar, says Nigeria spends $8 billion to import steel into the country annually, saying it has become necessary for the Ajaokuta steel company to work. The minister disclosed this during an interactive session with the House of Representatives Committee on Steel...
Vice President Kashim Shettima has expressed the optimism that the Nigeria’s economy would experience significant growth soon. Shettima stated this on Thursday in Abuja at the 2nd Chronicle Roundtable, organised by 21st Century Media Services, publishers of 21st Century Chronicle. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports...
Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri has congratulated Finidi George, as the newly appointed Head Coach of the Super Eagles. Diri stated this during the draws for the 2024 Bayelsa Governor’s Cup Tournament at the Samson Siasia Sports Complex in Yenagoa on Thursday. He commended the Nigeria Football Federation...
Former Big Brother Naija star, Chioma Ndubueze, aka Chomzy, and her husband, Henry Chinonso, have welcomed their first child, a boy. The reality TV star husband, Chinonso, with a heart of gratitude, took to his Instagram page to announce the birth of their child as he disclosed...
Two of Africa’s elite table tennis tournaments- African Cup and the Olympics Qualification Tournament- are scheduled to hold at the BK Arena in Kigali from May 12 to May 18. A statement by the African Table Tennis Federation (ATTF) on Thursday said that the best table tennis players...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – In a bid to equip young school learners with life-long skills and entrepreneurship for self-reliance, the Federal Government has disclosed that it is introducing a School-to-Work scheme to enable youths to become productive and self-employed. The Executive Secretary of Universal Basic Education...
By DANJUMA JOSEPH, Lafia – Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule has disclosed that his administration has employed more than 8,000 teaching and non-teaching staff in secondary and tertiary institutions. Similarly, the governor said his administration has employed more than 2, 000 healthcare workers and had given permanent appointment...
Wema Bank, the pioneer of Africa’s first fully digital bank, ALAT, on Thursday announced a joint celebration, marking its 79th anniversary and ALAT’s seventh year celebration. Its Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Wema Bank, Mr Moruf Oseni, disclosed this in a statement in Lagos. Oseni said the significant celebration...
Defence Headquarters says troops have eliminated a total of 715 terrorists and rescued 465 kidnap victims in ground and air operations across the country in the month of April. The Director, Defence Media Operation, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, made this known while briefing newsmen on Thursday in Abuja on...
A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Thursday, adjourned further hearing in the alleged money laundering charges against Ali Bello and three others until May 27. Justice Obiora Egwuatu adjourned the trial following the conclusion of evidence-in-chief by the 2nd witness of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)...
Kenneth Anetor, Executive Director of A New Thing International Foundation, has been honored with the prestigious Nigerian Emerging Leaders Award. His nearly decade-long journey in the non-profit sector had been marked by notable achievements and a passion for making a positive impact. Kenneth’s extensive experience as a certified Trainer...
A Federal High Court in Lagos has fixed June 5 for report of settlement in a case against celebrity bartender, Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, over alleged abuse of the naira. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had on April 17 arraigned Okechukwu on...
The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, retired Gen. Yakubu Gowon, former presidents Goodluck Jonathan and Olusegun Obasanjo will be among the dignitaries at the Yar’Adua Leadership Conference. The President of Global Initiative For Leadership Success, the organisers of the event, Mr Sunnie Chukumele made this known in an...