The All Progressives Congress (APC), says it has accepted the Supreme Court decisions on election petitions challenging the outcome of the 2023 governorship elections in six states. Mr Felix Morka, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, while reacting to the development in a statement on Friday in Abuja, said...
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President Bola Tinubu has approved the reappointment of Dr. Bayero Farah as Director-General/Chief Executive Officer, Nigerian Institute of Transport Technology (NITT), Zaria for a second term of four years. This is contained in a statement by the spokesperson of the institute, Mr. John Kolawale, and made available to...
The All Progressives Congress (APC), says its Expression of Interest and Nomination forms for Edo Governorship Election is available for purchase and collection to all interested aspirants. Mr Felix Morka, the party’s National Publicity Secretary said this in a statement on Friday, in Abuja. Morka said screening and...
A businesswoman, Mrs Halima Damina, on Friday dragged her husband Jacob before a Customary Court in Jikwoyi, FCT, accusing him of throwing her out of their matrimonial home. She said this in a divorce petition she filed against him in the court. ”Some time ago, I visited my...
Nasarawa State Police Command has arrested 38 protesters in Lafia for alleged public disturbance over the recent Supreme Court judgment which upheld the election of Gov. Abdullahi Sule of the state. The suspects were immediately charged to court and remanded at the Lafia Custodial Centre. They were charged...
By THOMAS AKASE, Makurdi – The Tiv Traditional Council (TTC) on Friday announced the death and funerals of the traditional ruler of Sankera in Benue, Abu King Shuluwa. The Secretary, Tiv Area Traditional Council, Mr Shinyi Tyozua, announced this in a statement issued in Makurdi. According to the...
It is believed that charity, no matter how small, goes a long way in making a difference in the life of the most vulnerable in the society. It is this ideology that drove Jada Old Stars to come together to help the most vulnerable in the society. Jada Old...
Real estate investment is a complex venture that involves both strategic decision-making and an understanding of external factors that can significantly impact returns. In this article, we will delve into five crucial factors that are likely to affect real estate investments in Lagos, Nigeria, factors that are beyond...
The management of Dangote Petroleum Refinery has commenced registration of distributors for its products. The management in a statement on Friday in Lagos, said members of three prominent associations that constitute 75 per cent of the total market in Nigeria have been registered. The associations are Depot and Petroleum...
By MBAFAN ADE, Abuja – The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has scheduled the first Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, under the tenure of Mr Olayemi Cardoso as governor, for Feb. 26 and Feb. 27. The CBN’s Acting Director, Corporate Communications Department, Mrs Hakama Sidi-Ali disclosed this in a...
The domestic bourse on Friday ended the week on a positive note, with 844.49 million shares valued at N15.04 billion exchanged in 15,255 deals. As a result the All-Share index, went up by 2.88 per cent or 2651.2 points to close at 94,538.12 against 91,896.97 posted on Thursday. Similarly,...
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has said that his administration would now keep its eyes on further development of the state, following his Supreme Court victory on Friday. Abiodun stated this in an interview with newsmen in Iperu-Remo, shortly after his arrival from Abuja. The governor said that...
A female aspirant, Madam Patience Key, has joined the Edo governorship race on the platform of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP). The News Agency of Nigeria(NAN) reports that Key, represented by Mr Jagaba Silas, purchased the party’s Nomination and Expression of Interest Forms at the National Secretariat in...
Yiaga Africa has called for urgent national measures to address low women participation in parliaments across Nigeria. Executive Director, Yiaga Africa, Mr Samson Itodo, made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja. NAN reports that statistics shows that 10th Assembly have...
The Board of Immigration, Civil Defence, Fire and Correctional Services has approved the review of promotions in the four services in line with the renewed hope agenda of President Bola Tinubu. The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, disclosed this through the Secretary of the board, Ahmed Ja’afaru,...
First Bank of Nigeria Ltd., has demonstrated its appreciation of its loyal customers by giving away N31 million in the second draw of its Win Big Promo. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the draw, which was held at the banks’ headquarters in Marina, Lagos, was...
Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta on Friday dedicated his Supreme Court victory to the people of Delta. The governor made the declaration at a thanksgiving service held at the Government House Chapel , Asaba, after the judgment was delivered. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Oborevwori,...
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has assured residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) that the military is working with other security agencies and stakeholders to go after kidnap syndicates operating in the territory. The Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Baba, gave the assurance in the weekly report...
The Enugu State Government says it has begun the physical verification of local government workers in the state to fish out ghost workers and ensure effective and productive workforce. Prof. Chidiebere Onyia, the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), who monitored the exercise to ascertain the level of...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The FCT Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a notorious kidnapper named Chinaza Phillip in Abuja by the Kaduna State Police Command operatives on Thursday. The FCT police spokesman, Josephine Adeh, confirmed this in a post shared via the Force X handle...