U.S. President, Joe Biden on Wednesday took a harsh swipe at Russian President Vladimir Putin at an election rally in the western state of California. Biden, during a speech in San Francisco on Wednesday evening, referred to the Russian president as a “crazy SOB.’’ This was reported by...
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By DANJUMA JOSEPH, Lafia – The Nasarawa State Police Command has arrested at least 10 suspected internet fraudsters, popularly known as Yahoo boys, in Keffi Local Government Area of the state. A statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Ramhan Nansel, said the suspects were...
A financial expert, Dr Chijioke Ekechukwu, has said the continued depreciation of the Naira has become worrisome and embarrassing. Ekechukwu, an economist and a past president of the Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI), said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on...
The leader of an Eastern European organised crime gang accused in the failed murder-for-hire plot of Iranian dissident journalist, Masih Alinejad has been extradited to the U.S. to face justice. The U.S. federal officials said this on Wednesday. Polad Omarov’s arrest meant that all three suspects accused of...
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has appealed to the Federal Government to honour and implement the agreement the union entered with the government to forestall industrial action. ASUU Coordinator in charge of Kano Zone, Mr Abdulqadir Muhammad stated this at a news conference at the end...
Minister of Art, Culture and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, has said plans are underway to create two million jobs in Nigeria’s creative industry by 2027. She said also that the ministry would roll out a framework for financing the development of the sector. The Minister stated this during...
Napoli fought back to hold visitors FC Barcelona to a dour 1-1 draw in their Champions League last-16 first leg on Wednesday as Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen cancelled out Robert Lewandowski’s opener. Last year’s Spanish and Italian champions, both struggling this season, played out a poor match in which...
Liverpool manager, Juergen Klopp said their stunning Champions League comeback against FC Barcelona in 2019 provided the inspiration for his injury-hit squad to beat Luton Town at Anfield on Wednesday. Virgil van Dijk and Cody Gakpo scored two minutes apart in the second half to open the floodgates....
By DANJUMA JOSEPH Lafia – The governorship candidate of PDP during 2023 general elections in Nasarawa State, Dr. Emmanuel David Ombugadu, has announced free National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) enrollment for 13,000 persons across the 13 local government areas of the state. Dr Umbugadu, announced the gesture on...
By MARY RONKE, Minna – The Niger Deputy Governor, Yakubu Garba has congratulated his principal, Gov. Umaru Bago on his 50th birthday. Garba in his congratulatory message on Thursday in Minna, described his principal as an answered prayer to Niger. He said the state had witnessed uncommon developmental stride...
The World Aquaculture Society (WAS), African chapter, in the West African region, says Nigeria’s aquaculture sector has the potential to generate an annual revenue of 296 billion dollars. Mr Lanre Badmus, Director, West African Region, WAS , said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria...
By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi – Worried by the influx of herdsmen to Benue State, Governor Hyacinth Alia has given two weeks ultimatum to herders to leave the state or comply with the Open Grazing Prohibition and Ranches Establishment Law. Addressing journalists after the state security council meeting...
The Senate Committee on the review of the 1999 Constitution, has promised to complete the process in 24 months. The Chairman of the Committee, Sen. Barau Jibrin, said this at the inaugural meeting of the committee on Wednesday in Abuja. “It is important to note that the Committee...
A few days ago, Ndigbo came under fire from Professor Usman Yusuf, the former Executive Secretary of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), for their perceived lack of interest in the ongoing nationally spreading hunger protests and strikes. He said: “I honestly don’t know why the South East...
The Senate has resolved to investigate the sudden hike in the price of cement by its producers in Nigeria. The followed the adoption of a point of order by the Deputy Senate Leader, Sen. Lola Ashiru on the “Need to Urgently Address the Increase in Cement Price and...
The Director-General of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brig.- Gen. Yushau Ahmed, has advised corps members to avoid unnecessary journeys which could expose them to accidents, kidnap and other risks. The D-G gave the advice on Wednesday while addressing corps members and camp officials at the NYSC permanent...
By OLA MODUPE, Lagos -. The Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) has confirmed that one person died on Wednesday when a passenger ferry collided with a submerged shoreline concrete. The Public Affairs Unit of LASWA, Mrs Wuraola Alake, made the disclosure in a statement on Wednesday in Lagos. Alake...
Money laundering trial of a former Governor of Ekiti state, Ayodele Fayose, could not proceed on Wednesday before a federal high court in Lagos, as the court did not sit. The Judge, Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke, is said to be away on an official assignment. The case...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Mr Ibrahim Gaga as Executive Director, Corporate Services, at the Nigerian Export-Import Bank (NEXIM). Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja. He said...
Organization of Women in Science in the Developing World (WOSD), has said that many young girls in Africa abandon science courses because of lack of mentoring and fear. Dr. Adachukwu Ikeyi, Coordinator of the organisation in the Institute of Management and Technology (IMT), Enugu, made the observation in...