By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – President Bola Tinubu has said he will continue to work assiduously and provide the military with the necessary support to keep the troublers of the nation at bay. Speaking at the Chief of Army Staff Annual Conference 2023 in Maiduguri, Borno State,...
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By OLA MODUPE, Abeokuta – Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun has warned some traditional rulers in the state against the sale of lands belonging to the State Government. The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Lekan Adeniran, gave the warning note in a statement made available to...
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), on Monday, announced the suspension of the processing fees on cash deposits charged banks and other financial institutions till April, 2024. The CBN Director, Banking Supervision, Dr Adetona Adedeji, disclosed this in a circular addressed to “all banks, other financial...
By JOY ADARA, Abuja – The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has restored the national grid after it collapsed at about 1.49 p. m. on Tuesday. The General Manager Public Affairs of TCN, Mrs Ndidi Mbah said this in a statement in Abuja on Monday. Mbah said...
Troops of 1 Division Nigerian Army have rescued nine kidnapped victims and recovered weapons in Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State. According to the Division’s Acting Deputy Director, Public Relations, Lt-Col Musa Yahaya, the hostages were rescued on Dec. 8. Yahaya said in a statement on Monday...
The equity market on Nigerian Exchange Ltd. (NGX) on Monday closed on a positive note, due to bargain hunting in Airtel and Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI). Specifically, the market capitalisation increased by N70 billion or 0.18 per cent, closing at N39.219 trillion as against N39.149 trillion which posted...
The Minister of Sports Development, Sen. John Enoh has congratulated Victor Osimhen, and Asisat Oshoala for securing the coveted titles of Men’s and Women’s African Footballer of the Year. The duo won the awards at the 2023 Confederation of African Football (CAF) awards. The minister gave the commendation...
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Caretaker Committee Chairman in Ebonyi, Dr Augustine Nwazunku, has said that contrary to insinuations, the party was functional and operates silently in the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that since the conduct of the last general elections in the country,...
Nigerian Singer and Songwriter, Ayodeji Balogun popularly known as “Wizkid” on Monday gave out cash gifts to children in the suburb of Makoko and Surulere in Lagos. The Multi Award Winning Star was seen in Surulere and Makoko distributing money to children and youths while they sing in...
Nigeria needs to review its fiscal policy and embark on tax reforms to earn enough revenue to run the economy. Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, made the declaration in Abuja on Monday while defending the ministry’s 2024 budget before the Senate...
Napoli forward Victor Osimhen has been named 2023 CAF Men’s Player of the Year. Osimhen beat Morocco’s Achraf Hakimi and Mohamed Salah of Egypt to the award. He is the first Nigerian to win the award since Nwankwo Kanu Kanu claimed the prestigious gong in 1999. er compatriot Asisat...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Monday in Maiduguri commissioned a fleet of 107 gas and electric-powered buses as well as taxis in the second phase of Governor Babagana Umara Zulum’s metro transport scheme. The scheme aims to cushion effects of fuel subsidy...
President Bola Tinubu has again, expressed grief over loss of lives in the recent and sad bombing mishap in Tudun Biri, Kaduna State. He said that most of the victims tragically lost their lives while reciting the Shadada as they observed maulud, a central statement of faith for...
By BARBARA KALU, Port-Harcourt – The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Dr Samuel Ogbuku, has called on the Ijaw Youth Council, IYC, to support the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to promote peace in the Niger Delta region. Ogbuku made the appeal...
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has planned to generate N6 trillion as Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) for the Federal Government in 2024. The NCS Comptroller-General, Mr Adewale Adeniyi, stated this at the 2024 budget defense before the House of Representatives Committee on Appropriation on Monday in Abuja. Adeniyi...
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has said plans are underway to close Utako Market, one of the largest markets in Utako District, Abuja, over poor sanitation. The Director, Development Control, FCTA, Mr Mukhtar Galadima, raised the alarm in Abuja on Monday, over what he described as “safety...
The members of the Northern Regional Caucus of the House of Representatives have pledged N450 million worth of infrastructure to the victims of the drone attacks in Tudun Biri community, Igabi Local Government of Kaduna State. They announced the gesture when they visited Government House, Kaduna on Monday...
By MBAFAN ADE, Abuja – The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has assured the banking public that Nigerian banks are buoyant, hence, they are not in distress. The CBN Acting Director, Corporate Communications, Mrs Hakama Sidi Ali, disclosed this in a Statement issued on Monday in Abuja....
President Bola Tinubu on Monday in Maiduguri inaugurated 107 Mass Transit vehicles including 50 electric taxis purchased by the Borno Government. Speaking at the ceremony, the President lauded Gov. Babagana Zulum for his foresight and people oriented policies and projects. He disclosed that the Federal Government was planning...
The Sultan of Sokoto and President General of Jama’atu Nasrul Islam (JNI), Dr Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has said the council will seek justice for victims of the accidental drone attack in Kaduna State. The Sultan gave the assurance during the annual JNI Central Council Conference held in Minna...