The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has awarded a N2 million scholarship grant to 10 brilliant indigent students of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria. Prof. Haruna-Mohammed Jibril, Branch Chairman of the union, made this known in an interaction with newsmen on Saturday in Zaria. Jibril...
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The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. George Akume, has said the efforts of the Nigerian Navy have led to increased daily crude oil production to about 1.5 million barrels per day as of November. Akume said this at the Nigerian Navy’s Ceremonial Sunset and Awards...
The Defence Headquarters has confirmed the killing of four notorious terrorist commanders in air strikes within the week. They are Machika, Haro, Dan Muhammadu and Ali Alhaji Alheri, popularly called Kachalla Ali Kawaje. The Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, made this known in a statement on...
Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma of Imo, bemoaning the death of one of Nigeria’s erudite statesmen, ex-Gov. Chukwuemeka Ezeife of Anambra, said the country has lost an asset following his death. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary and Media Adviser, Mr Oguwike Nwachuku, the Imo governor described...
If any sector of the Nigerian economy prides itself as recording tangible achievements in recent times, certainly it must be the telecoms industry. It is one of a few sectors where Nigerians have benefited from a fair price regime due to fierce competition amongst key players. The...
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured 65 court convictions of financial fraudsters from January to Dec. 15 in Sokoto, Kebbi and Zamfara states. The Sokoto Zonal Commander, Mr Aliyu Yunusa, disclosed this to newsmen during the end of year get together organized by the commission...
⁃ Constitutes Reconciliation Committee to resolve issues between Gov. Obaseki and Dan Orbih groups In a significant preparatory move towards the Edo State 2024 governorship election, the National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) convened a meeting with key leaders from the Edo State...
The Nigerian equity market ended its four-day gains as the performance indices declined by 0.09 per cent due to sell-off in Tier-one banking stocks. The market capitalisation closed with a loss of N37 billion or 0.09 per cent to close at 39.612 trillion, as against N39.649 trillion recorded at...
The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, has stressed the need for peace and security to create the necessary environment for the rapid development of the Niger Delta region. Speaking during a courtesy visit by a delegation from the Nigerian Airforce, led by...
Following the Supreme Court’s verdict mandating that Nnamdi Kanu face trial, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) Paul Ananaba has said the apex court had the power to grant bail to the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). An appeal court had dismissed charges against the...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – Senate, President Godswill Akpiabio, has faulted media reports on his alleged collapse at a colloquium marking his 61st birthday on Thursday. Akpabio who made the clarification while addressing newsmen on Friday in Abuja, said he felt a bit uncomfortable at the colloquium, partly...
The Management of the Federal University Dutsinma (FUDMA), in Katsina State, has said the remaining four abducted female students of the University have regained their freedom. The Vice Chancellor (VC) of the University, Prof. Armaya’u Hamisu-Bichi, confirmed this to newsmen in Katsina on Friday, indicating that the freed...
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde on Friday hosted his Osun counterpart, Gov. Ademola Adeleke, in his office, at the State Secretariat, Agodi Ibadan. Addressing newsmen at the end of the meeting with Adeleke, Makinde said that they had both resolved to foster unity and progress in the People’s...
First Bank of Nigeria Ltd. has rewarded 310 valued customers with N100,000 each, in the maiden draw of its WinBig Promo. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the presentation took place at the Marina branch, on Friday, in Lagos. The four-month promo, which started on Oct....
President Bola Tinubu has assured foreign investors of diligent and predictable fund repatriation, and the streamlining of the tax system. He also urged new foreign ambassadors to prioritise the exploration of new frontiers of trade relations that would be mutually beneficial as they carry out their duties...
By OLA MUDOPE, Lagos – The 2022 floods have impacted no fewer than 16,000 families, while 6,000 farmers lost various seedlings and farm produce in Lagos State, according to the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) The Lagos Coordinator, Lagos Territorial Office, NEMA, Mr Ibrahim Farinloye, said this in...
The Minister of Power, Mr Adebayo Adelabu, has said his return to to the All Progressives Congress (APC) from Accord Party is not about succeeding Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State in 2027. Adelabu said this during his official return to the APC at the party secretariat...
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has condemned the advice by the World Bank to the Federal Government to increase petrol prices to N750 per litre . Mr Joe Ajaero, NLC President, said this on Friday in Abuja in a statement, titled,”World Bank’s N750 per litre for premium motor...
By AISHA NANA, Bauchi – Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed has launched the 2024 Armed Forces Remembrance Day and Emblem Appeal Week with 10 million naira donation of the state government, political appointees and other critical stakeholders. Speaking on Thursday at the formal launching of the activities in...
The Nigeria Immigration Services (NIS) on Friday embarked on a rally to sensitise students of a secondary school and university as well as traders against irregular migration and smuggling of migrants. The Comptroller General of Immigration, Mrs Caroline Adepoju, warned students and traders during the rally held...