BY ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto- Worried by the ever increasing spate of insecurity in Nigeria, Senator Aminu Waziri Tambuwal has called on all to show patriotism by laying off partisan mentality and collectively bring solutions that will end the menace and put Nigeria on the part of prosperity. ”...
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By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja – Operatives of the Ibadan Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 74 suspected internet fraudsters (Yahoo boys) in Ogun State. EFCC spokesman, Dele Oyewale, said this in a statement on Friday in Abuja. Oyewale stated that the alleged fraudsters...
The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mr Mudashiru Obasa ,has urged Nigerians to have trust in the capacity of President Bola Tinubu to address present economic challenges. Obasa made the call on Friday in Lagos ,at the Inter-Faith Prayers and Thanksgiving Service ,to commemorate the...
Uganda’s Ministry of Health said Friday that international donors have significantly cut funding for malaria projects in the country over global crises, including conflicts and climate change. Head of the National Malaria Control Division at the ministry, Jimmy Opigo, said this at a news conference in Kampala, the...
By ARMSTRONG ALLAHMAGANI, Bauchi – Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has approved the payment of 50% of the additional N1.9 million increment of the 2024 hajj exercise fare for the intending pilgrims from the state. The Government will therefore, pay a subsidy of ₦959,000 for the 1,652 intending...
Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, on Friday visited the inmates of Nigerian Correctional Service, Kuje to commemorate 72nd birthday of President Bola Tinubu. The minister, who was represented by his aide, Nafisa Bello, said the visit was to celebrate President’s birthday with inmates...
Kaduna State Police Command on Friday said its operatives have rescued a kidnapped victim in the state. The Command’s Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Mansir Hassan confirmed the rescued in a statement issued on Friday in Kaduna. Hassan said the Command, under the leadership of Commissioner of Police...
The founder of the Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE), Dr Muda Yusuf, has said the upward adjustment of capital requirements for banks will improve their ability to manage risks and withstand economic shocks. Yusuf said this in a statement on Friday while responding to CBN’s...
Flykite Productions, organisers of GOtv Boxing Night, announced on Friday that the 31st edition of the premier boxing event will hold on May 1 in Lagos. According to a statement by the company the event is scheduled for the Molade Okoya-Thomas Indoor Sports Hall, Teslim Balogun Stadium. It...
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, has said the sacrifice and courage are at the core of the professional calling as members of the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN). Musa said this in his Easter Message on Friday in Abuja. He expressed profound gratitude to...
As Christians celebrate the crucifixion of Jesus Christ (Good Friday), the Bishop, Catholic Diocese of Oyo, Most Rev. Emmanuel Badejo, has urged leaders and Nigerians to emulate Christ’s sacrifice. Badejo made the remark in his Good Friday message made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on...
Mr Tunde Rahman, a media aide to President Bola Tinubu, has said that his boss’ refusal to celebrate his 72nd birthday was a mark of a good leader. Tinubu had opted to mark the day quietly due to the challenging times in the country. To identify with the...
The President, Association of Bureau De Change of Nigeria (ABCON), Aminu Gwadabe, has said the recent monetary policy decisions of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) have made the Naira to gain strength. Gwadabe said this in a telephone interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on...
By JOY ADARA, Abuja – A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress in Imo State, Senator Ifeanyi Araraume, has felicitated President Bola Tinubu on the occasion of his 72nd birthday. Araraume said the fact that the anniversary coincided with the Christians’ Good Friday was unique and indicated very strongly...
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja- The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has said the national grid has been restored after a system disturbance, which occured on Thursday. The company said that the disturbance occurred at 4:28 p.m on Thursday with full recovery of the grid achieved by 10:00 p.m. same...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – Mr Government Ekpemupolo, also known as Tompolo has denied placing advertisements in the Newspapers to celebrate President Bola Tinubu`s birthday. Tompolo, who is the Chairman of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited (TSSNL), said that he did not instruct anyone to place advertisements in the...
The African Development Bank (AfDB), has signed a 75 million dollar loan agreement with Nigeria’s Indorama Eleme Fertilizer and Chemicals Limited. The bank announced this in a statement issued on its website late Thursday. According to the statement, the loan will enable Indorama to increase its fertilizer production...
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), in Oyo State, haa said Christians should celebrate Good Friday with fasting and prayers. The Oyo State CAN Chairman, Apostle Joshua Akinyemiju, made the remark in his Good Friday message, made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in...
My President, it’s our birthday. March 29. As members of the ram-ruled zodiac, we are Aries. We walk where angels would not dare, because we are bullish. Our middle name is courage. People born under the sign of Aries are fearless, vibrant, and full of life; charming, lively,...
A coalition under the aegis of School Outreach for Better Education (SOBE) have embarked on an awareness campaign on the need to improve and promote the standard of secondary education in Abuja, the nation’s capital. The coalition, which is made up of A New Thing International Foundation, Caleb Initiative...