A member of the House of Representatives, Mr Abiodun Faleke, has appealed to Nigerians to be patient with the administration of President Bola Tinubu in its efforts to reposition the economy. Faleke (APC-Ikeja) made the appeal while addressing his constituents at a town hall meeting on Saturday...
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Former Nigerian International, Henry Nwosu, said the Super Eagles are getting stronger and more coordinated in their play. He applauded them over thier 2-0 win over the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon in the knockout stage of the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2023 in Cote D’Ivoire. Nwosu told...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Matawalle, has pledged to investigation the corrupt allegations against the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla. It would be recalled that an online media platform (not NATIONAL ACCORD) had raised serious allegations against the...
By BARBARA KALU, Umuahia – Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academics) Abia State University (ABSU), Prof. Godwin Emezue. Prof. Emezue was kidnapped on Saturday morning in the presence of his wife while purchasing fuel at a petrol station in Umuekwu Amachara, Umuahia South LGA...
President Bola Tinubu has been urged to appoint his long-term political ally, Chief Amos Gizo, to replace former Labour Minister, Simon Lalong, to fill Plateau’s vacant ministerial slot. Plateau Progressive Movement (PPM), a political group within the All Progressives Congress (APC) fold in Plateau, made the call in...
The Minister of Works, Mr David Umahi, on Saturday, ordered the arrest of some persons trading on the completed section of the Aba axis of the Enugu-Port Harcourt Expressway, still undergoing rehabilitation. Umahi, who was in Aba to inspect the project, directed the security operatives attached to his...
Gunmen have kidnapped Alhaji Akeem Akintola, the Oyo State Chairman, Tipper, Lorry and Quarry Park Management System (PMS). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Akintola, popularly known as KUSO, was kidnapped.on Saturday at his residence at Ajiboye area, Omi Apata, Ibadan. A source, who did...
By PATRICK ABANG, Calabar – The 5th edition of the most exciting youth cricket festival in Nigeria is set to kick off this Friday across the country in 6 zones with zonal eliminations. According to the Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF) Development Manager South, Mr. Tonye Timinadi, 32 states...
By JOY ADARA, Abuja – The Fiscal Responsibility Commission (FRC) is set to begin physical verification of selected Federal Government capital projects valued N2.9 trillion across the six geo-political zones of the country. Executive Chairman of the commission, Victor Muruako, made this known in a statement by Bede Anyanwu,...
By OLA MUDOPE, Osogbo – Osun State Government has tendered unreserved apologies to the Ogun State chapter of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) for the reported unruly conduct of some security men at the Joga-Orile chieftaincy event. Spokesperson to the Osun State Governor, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, gave...
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has demanded the immediate release of Lagos State chapter chairman of the party, Mr Philip Aivoji, who was abducted on Thursday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that Aivoji was abducted on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway on his way to Lagos from Ibadan...
The College of Health Sciences The achievements today of the College of Health Sciences of BSU despite the seemingly insurmountable odds facing the institution at its inception needs to be told briefly so that we can learn from it in the quest o sustain the achievements of the past....
By JOY ADARA, Abuja – The Nigeria Civil Authority (NCAA) has suspended the permit of Mattini Airline Services Ltd pending completion of investigations into the runway excursion involving a Challenger CL 601 aircraft, operated by the firm. Recalled that a private jet operated by the airline which had departed...
Alhaji Abubakar Abdullahi, Chairman, Abaji Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has said security interventions by the FCT Minister, Mr Nyesom Wike, are reducing kidnappings and other criminal activities in the area. Abdullahi stated this during a security town hall organised by the Office of the Minister...
By PAUL ADAJI, Abuja – National Orientation Agency (NOA), is to partner the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), in its key programmes aimed at reviving the country’s reputation for socio-political and economic advancement. Director-General of the NOA, Mr. Lanre Issa-Onilu, made this known when the President of...
Former governor of Cross River, Mr Donald Duke, has said natural gas can become stimulant to industries nationwide, if the Federal Government subsidises the cost and makes it more available and affordable to consumers. Duke gave the advice at the 43rd Pre-Convocation Lecture of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU)...
The Super Eagles’ Media Officer, Babafemi Raji, has said the players were all fit and battle ready ahead of their Round of 16 clash against the Cameroon. The Super Eagles take on the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon in a crucial Round of 16 clash of the ongoing Africa...
By DANJUMA JOSEPH, Lafia – The Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Hassan Abubakar, has expressed the determination and commitment of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) and other security agencies in the country to partner state governments in the north central states to end the scourge of banditry,...
By JEROME-MARIO UTOMI, Asaba – The ancient city of Agbor, Delta state, Nigeria, on Thursday January 25, 2023, came alive as Agbor Community Union (ACU), led by its President General and members of the Executive notable amongst were Chiefs from the Royal Palace of the DIEN of Agbor Kingdom,...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja No fewer than 191 staff across all Secretariat, Departments and Agencies of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) have been honoured in the 4th edition of FCT staff award and recognition for their outstanding performance. At the occasion, the Administration pledged its commitment to...