The police command in Kwara has arrested four students of Kwara State University (KWASU) who allegedly beat their fellow student to death. Kwara State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Toun Ejire-Adeyemi, confirmed the arrest to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Ilorin. Ejire-Adeyemi said that...
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Former British Prime Minister, Theresa May has said she will not fight the next general election, bringing a 27-year career in the UK parliament to an end. May revealed her decision to stand down as MP for Maidenhead on Friday, saying she would focus on championing causes including...
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reported a significant increase in foreign exchange inflow into the economy in February. Acting Director, Corporate Communications Department of the CBN, Mrs Hakama Sidi, said this in a statement on Friday in Abuja. Sidi said that the upsurge in forex...
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja – Nigeria and Egypt will clash in the team event finals at the ongoing 13th African Games in the table tennis event in Accra, Ghana. A statement issued by the International Table Tennis Federation Africa (ITTFA), said the teams will clash on Friday The two...
The North East Development Commission (NEDC) has announced plans to introduce Electronic Vehicles to ease challenges associated with intra and inter-state transportation in the region. The Chairman of the reconstituted Governing Board of NEDC Retired Maj. Gen. Paul Tarfa, made the announcement shortly after his meeting with members...
The police command in Niger State on Friday said it arrested a man who allegedly impregnated a 15-year old in an uncompleted building in Tayi Village near Minna. The command’s spokesman, DSP Wasiu Abiodun, disclosed this to journalists in Minna. He said that the teenager (name withheld) was...
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) and Image Merchants Promotion Limited (IMPR), Publishers of PRNigeria and Economic Confidential, have agreed to partner on fact-checking as part of efforts to stem the tide of fake news, misinformation, and disinformation in the digital age. The partnership deal was discussed when...
On Friday 8 March 2024, women across the globe, including those in Nigeria, will join the United Nations in celebrating the International Women’s Day under the theme: ‘Invest In Women; Accelerate Progress.’ As the world marks this international women’s day, it is obvious that the globe is facing many...
In the heart of Nigeria, lies the Home of Solid Minerals-Nasarawa State. A land with a profound tapestry of culture and resilience woven by its women, a testament to their unwavering strength, tenacity, and unyielding spirit of purpose and drive. As we commemorate International Women’s Day on March...
By PATRICK ABANG, Càlabar – A Financial expert, James Etudor, says the use of bitcoin as a hedge unlike traditional currencies has a capped supply making resistance to inflationary pressure. Mr. Etudor, who is the Manager of Ipaybtc, stated this in an exclusive interview with NATIONAL ACCORD in...
1. The main objective of this project is to implement a robust ICT System for the collection of Expatriate Employment Levy. The specific objectives include: a. Improve revenue generation from the non-oil sector to the FGN; b. Ensure fiscal transparency and performance of the FGN; c. Promote...
The Councillor representing Ward 9 in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers, Mr Achor Nna, has resigned his position as the Leader of the Legislative Council. The News Agency of Nigeria(NAN), reports that Mr Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, is from same ward. Nna...
The Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, on Thursday, declared his readiness to vacate office for a lasting peace in the state. The governor stated this in a programme on the African Independent Television (AIT). Rivers State has been plagued by a political crisis since October 30 last year...
President Bola Tinubu has inaugurated an 11-member committee to implement the approved recommendations of the Oronsaye report on the restructuring and rationalisation of government parastatals, agencies and commissions. Sen. George Akume, Secretary to the Government of the Federation, represented the President at the ceremony. A statement by Mr...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Bola Tinubu has approved the reconstitution and amended structure of the Governing Board of the FGN Power Company. Presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale in a statement on Thursday, said that the board was tasked with the responsibility of implementing the accelerated performance agreement with...
President Bola Tinubu has approved and released funds for the rehabilitation of the 11- kilometer Eko bridge. The Minister of Works, David Umahi disclosed this on Thursday in Lagos, when he inspected the progress of work on a couple of different projects and bridges in Lagos. “The Eko...
Armed robbers have attacked two commercial banks in Anyigba, Dekina Local Government Area of Kogi State, killing one security officer and one civilian during the operation. A video trending on social media indicated that the hoodlums launched a heavy attack on the two financial institutions around 5...
Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani has pledged to get back all the students abducted by bandits in Kuriga, Chikun Local Government Area of the state on Thursday. The governor made the pledge when he visited the community to commiserate with them over the incident. He however said that...
The House of Representatives has urged the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) to recover taxes owed the Federal Government by government’s Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs). This followed the adoption of a motion by Rep. Esosa Iyawe (LP-Edo) during plenary in Abuja on Thursday. The motion titled: “Alleged...